"SPACE PATROL CAR" BOXED VOLKSWAGEN BATTERY-OPERATED TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$3,180.10 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 12, 2018 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 12, 2018 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #224 - Part 2
Value Code:
M - $5,000 to $10,000 Help Icon
Item Description
12.5" long tin litho car of an obvious Volkswagen Beetle design comes in original box w/nicely illustrated lid and original cardboard box insert. Made in Japan by Nomura, 1960s. Box lid has scattered lt. handling wear w/moderate creases and corner tip wear, but corners remain free of splits. Fine. Wonderfully designed car features fully-dimensional tin litho spaceman driver figure, atom designs on doors, rubber tires (w/VW hubcaps), raised plastic box behind seats that features a lightbulb that swings back and forth within and lighted clear plastic jet exhaust. Front and back metal spring bumpers. Wire antenna present. Toy works w/manually steerable front wheels, engine noise and flashing rear light as it travels about. Toy has some lt. scattered wear/aging, but overall toy retains bright and glossy appearance. VF/Exc. Great design.
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