DESCRIPTION: This is an old tin toy taxi cab that is marked Yellow Taxi Tel. Main 6531 on both sides. It features a windup motor with wheels that roll. 1924 6415 on the rear license plate.
MATERIALS: All lithographed and factory painted light weight tin. DIMENSIONS: Measures about 7-½ inches long. CONDITION: Overall in GOOD, PLAYED-WITH CONDITION. It has SHINY PAINT with playwear including paint chips, scratches, dents, and bends.The windup motor works when held in the air, but is not strong enough to move the car on the ground. There are two tabs missing on the rear of the car that hold the sides against the rear The car still holds together okay, and displays well.
If you collect toy taxi cabs or toys made by Chein, then this is your lucky day! This is a neat old car that will look good with Chein, Marx, Wyandotte, or Strauss cars and trucks in your collection. ALWAYS CHECK MY LISTINGS FOR OTHER INTERESTING ITEMS!
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If you have a question about the color of this item, please feel free to ask questions, because from my monitor to your monitor, the colors may appear different. The item "VINTAGE 1920s CHEIN LITHOGRAPHED TIN WINDUP TOY YELLOW TAXI CAB N. 1924 CAR" is in sale since Tuesday, February 02, 2016.
This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Tin\Vehicles". The seller is "sandboxant" and is located in Dayton, Ohio.
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