1950's Japan Large 18.5 Tin Friction SANYO Champion 98 Racer Racing Car Toy

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The windscreen is broken and missing the top half. The lithographed colors are great with a huge red flame coming down the bonnet and off the back of the seat! CONDITION: This toy is in excellent condition and the friction still works well. Many of these are quite faded, but this one is still quite bright in color. The windscreen is broken off at the top half and missing, and a couple of the knock-off screws might be replacements.

There is some overall scratching especially where the grille cage connects on the front sides, and more to the bottom of the car, and a couple of small dents on the side of the hood (see pics). Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! The item "1950's Japan Large 18.5 Tin Friction SANYO Champion 98 Racer Racing Car Toy" is in sale since Sunday, January 17, 2016. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Tin\Vehicles".

The seller is "treasuresof-yesterday" and is located in Upstate NY. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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