Tin Friction 1950 Buick Convertible Open Car W Driver Alps Japan

The car measures 11 inches or 29 centimeters long and it is in excellent condition. The paint is all original and it is in absolutely beautiful condition, vivid and very bright. The surface of the tin has a great gloss and there are only a few small scrapes or scratches in the paint. The chrome trim is also in excellent condition, bright and shiny; the back bumper has some darkening to the chrome but the rest is extremely nice. The interior and driver are near perfect.

The base is original and in good condition with some minor scratching. The tires and hubcaps are not original to the car. The original tires on the car had deteriorated to the point where they were no longer stable; this seems to be a frequent problem with this early fifties car. Three of the tires have a repair to the place where the axle and tire meet; it was done on the inside of tire, behind the hubcap, so it cannot be seen.

For this reason, I will say that the car has been partially restored, although the body of the car itself is totally original. The only repair is to the tires.

This is a beautiful early fifties tin friction car is excellent condition. It is pictured on page 22 of the wonderful Big Book of Tin Toy Cars. Questions are welcome and I will be happy to provide additional photos.

The item "TIN FRICTION 1950 BUICK CONVERTIBLE OPEN CAR W DRIVER ALPS JAPAN" is in sale since Friday, June 24, 2016. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Electronic, Battery & Wind-Up\Friction\Pre-1970". The seller is "samsmom5" and is located in Fairfield, Ohio. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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