AMF - BMC
AMF - American Machine and Foundry -
Founded in 1900 and grew to become one of the largest Wheeled-Goods Manufacturers in the country. In 1952 they purchased the Junior Toy Company and in 1954 they purchased BMC (Binghampton Manufacturing Corporation).
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Top Row 1962 - 1985 AMF 503, used for many models |
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 1964 Mustang USA |
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 Mustang made in Mexico |
BMC - The Binghampton Manufacturing Corporation -
On October 13, 1944, a small tool shop in Binghampton, NY, began producing lock wrenches. In 1947 the shop decided to Manufacturer something a little more exciting, Toy Wheel Goods. Thus the Binghampton Manufacturing Corporation also known as BMC and Bike & Motor Club. In March of 1954 the president of BMC, Saul W. Botnick sold the company to AMF.
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 BMC Thunderbolt |
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