The Walker 1 ton balance drive electric truck was manufactured by the Walker Vehicle Company Chicago, U.S.A. during the early twenties. It was used by distinctive stores and manufacturers to deliver goods in towns. The van is driven by an electric motor, developing 3.5 h.p. contained within the differential housing of the rear axle. The van had a range around 50-60 miles per charge, with a maximum speed of 12 m.p.h. Today, the only known example is owned by Harrods Limited, Knightsbridge, and can be seen taking part in the annual historical commercial vehicle London to Brighton run.

"The Dog and Gramophone Device" and words "His Master's Voice" are a registered Trade Mark of EMI Records Limited and are reproduced with their permission.

In 1988 the third version was released for HMV (His Masters Voice). It was coloured dark blue with new press-fit dark blue wheels and grey canopy which, strictly speaking was not authentic as the colour scheme should have been dark red.
The baseplate was modified to read "Made in Macau" and some minor modifications were made to the rivet holes. It was packaged in a Limited Edition box.

Livery: (Tampo)
HMV logo of dog and gramaphone in dark blue, gold, brown and white on panel with brown surround on both sides of canopy.
'HIS MASTERS VOICE' in white on both side panels of van.
'HIS MASTERS VOICE' in white on front panel.
'WALKER' in gold on black plate beneath front panel.

Variations/Rarities: There are no rarities.

Interesting Facts: This model was originally to have been released in red but when shown to the copyright holders of the trademark a request was made to change the colour scheme to dark blue as it was thought to have been the company colour at the time.

Nipper the Dog has been the HMV trademark for over 100 years.

Scale: 1:51

His Masters Voice

Given the red record label in the photo it is surprising HMV requested the colour change