"DICK TRACY SIREN SQUAD CAR BY MARX WITH ELECTRIC FLASHING LIGHT".
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Winning Bid:
$184.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
7
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #203 - Part II
Item numbers 1429 through 3205 in auction 203
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
11.25" long tin windup squad car. Lithographed tin shows Dick Tracy, Chief Brandon and Pat Patton seated in car. Doors have Tracy image and name in shield shape. Below image reads "© 1949 F.A. Synd." Text on body includes "Dick Tracy, Police (w/license) LM 52". Windup mechanism w/removable key works well. Stop switch at back window. Plastic 'siren' on top has red socket and battery operated clear light bulb that lights. Lt. wear inside battery compartment and is missing thin tin strap to hold battery, however modern battery stays in place without strap. Toy has scattered nicks, a few lt. scratches. Loss of silver luster on grill. Overall Fine. See item #2541 for boxed version with variations on light colors and wind-up mechanism.
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