Teräskori – Finnish Coach & Bus Promotional Matchbook Sleeve (c.1950s–60s)

Description

Teräskori – Finnish Coach & Bus Promotional Matchbook Sleeve (c.1950s–60s)

🏷 Publisher: Teräskori
🚌 Industry: Coach & bus body manufacturing
📍 Location: Hamina, Finland
📦 Type: Promotional matchbook sleeve
🔥 Contents: Sleeve only (matches not present)
🗣 Language: Finnish
📅 Era: c.1950s–1960s
🎨 Design: Red, black & cream layout with illustrated Mercedes-Benz coach and arrow logo

Description:
Original vintage Finnish promotional matchbook sleeve advertising Teräskori, a well-known mid-century coach and bus body manufacturer based in Hamina.

The front features a beautifully illustrated Mercedes-Benz coach, reflecting the era when specialist builders supplied steel bodies on premium European chassis. The bold arrow logo and red detailing reinforce the brand’s focus on strength, movement, and modern transport.

The name Teräskori literally translates to “Steel Body”, perfectly capturing Finland’s post-war industrial confidence and emphasis on durable engineering.

A standout piece of transport, industrial, and graphic design ephemera, ideal for collectors of buses, automotive history, or mid-century Nordic design.

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Light age-related wear only. Print remains crisp and attractive with no major faults.