Structo Speedster #8 Green Dragon 1918 Stutz Racing Car Wind Up Antique Tin Toy

CLASSIC 1910's TWIN SEATER, WITH FUEL TANK AT REAR..... STYLED ON THE FAMOUS STUTZ BEARCAT CARS. LARGE SIZE AT 13 INCH...... HEAVY DUTY CLOCKWORK / WIND UP MECHANISM.......

REALISTIC DRIVE SHAFT, REAR AXLE GEARS ETC.. LOVELY ORIGINAL CAST ARTILLERY SPOKE WHEELS.

CAREFULLY WIND UP THE KEY AT FRONT GRILL... RELEASE THE INTERIOR HAND BRAKE... Please try the following VIDEO link to see a short clip of great working action. SUPER SOLID ROT FREE SHAPE...

VERY APPEALING ORIGINAL GREEN PAINT FINISH, WITH NATURAL AGE & PLAY WEAR FROM ALMOST 100 YEARS OF ENJOYMENT..... Scuffs, scratches, marking, dinks etc.. UNDERSIDE SHOWS THE INGENIOUS MECHANICAL COMPONENTS, ALL INTER LINKED TO PROVIDE DRIVE TO REAR WHEELS.

LOOKING OVER THE CAR, THERE IS THE EXPECTED ADDITION/ALTERATION OVER LAST CENTURY... WITH ODD NUT/BOLT, BRACE, STEERING CONNECTOR ROD... THE STEERING WHEEL LOOKS LATER REPLACEMENT PIECE AND OF COURSE THE WINDING KEY HAS BEEN RENEWED YOU COULD EASILY PAINT IT BLACK, AS I THINK THEY WERE ORIGINALLY? (please view all images for condition). LOVELY OLD CAR MAKES A WONDERFULLY DECORATIVE PIECE.... AND STILL WITH GREAT WORKING MECHANISM. THIS IS A REAL VINTAGE/ANTIQUE TOY... I've added all the images i can, taken in differing light to hopefully show the honest/accurate condition... Please take a good close look for yourself, as these pictures also form part of the description...

If you need more images or have questions... Structo toys make men of boys... The item "STRUCTO SPEEDSTER #8 GREEN DRAGON 1918 STUTZ RACING CAR WIND UP ANTIQUE TIN TOY" is in sale since Monday, November 19, 2018.

This item is in the category "Toys & Games\Vintage & Classic Toys\Tinplate/Penny Toys". The seller is "audio2424" and is located in Thetford. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Type: Vintage/ Classic Toys
Subtype: Clockwork/ Wind-Up
Specific Character: STRUCTO SPEEDSTER "green dragon"
TV/ Film Character: STUTZ BEAR CAT SPEEDSTER
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
great working race car: appx. 100 years old MADE IN U.