JAPANESE CONVERTIBLE & "FIRE CHIEF" TRUCK TRIO.
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Winning Bid:
$177.10 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #209 - Part II
Item numbers 1145 through 2874 in auction 209
Value Code:
G - $100 to $200 Help Icon
Item Description
Lot consists of two 5.25" long tin litho convertibles w/attached tin litho driver figures. Cars are identical design but different colors, both w/large "Drive" text across trunks and plated bumpers. Friction motors work. Unmarked but made in Japan, 1950s. Scattered aging/wear w/some tiny paint nicks/scratches. Fine overall. Original cardboard box w/illustrated paper lid label contains 5.25" long "Fire Chief" firetruck. Truck has jointed ladders which raises and extends to 7.75" long. Made in Japan by Yone, 1950s. Truck has separate tin litho driver figure and design incorporates four firemen onto sides of truck. Friction motor works. Slight fade to part of one side (area w/firemen) and lt. trace of wear. Still displays VF and box is Exc.
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