1960’s Japanese Ford Highway Patrol Litho Tin Car
$53.00 $42.40
Year: Early 1960’s
Manufacturer: Taiyo World Toy Company
Condition: Fair
First edition vintage collectable
This is a rare vintage battery powered early 1960’s Ford Highway Patrol police tin toy car, made by the Taiyo World Toy Company of Japan. The Taiyo logo is litho’d inside the back window. There are many variations and this one originally had a driving mechanism underneath but it is missing and the battery compartment has partially rusted. The bumpers show a little rust but the majority of the body paint is still intact. A lot of style and class in an oversized vintage tin toy. 12 1/2” long overall. No box.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage. Sold as is. Only one available.
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Condition: Mint condition
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Year: 1993
Manufacturer: Ertl
Condition: Very good condition
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1983 Tonka Construction Large Dump Truck
Year: 1983
Manufacturer: Tonka #51070
Condition: Good condition
1st edition vintage collectable
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2000 Tonka Rescue 88 Fire Ladder Truck with Lights and Sound Action
Year: 2000
Manufacturer: Tonka / Hasbro / Funrise
Condition: Very good condition
First edition vintage collectable
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Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only 1 available.
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Year: 2011
Manufacturer: Vandor
Condition: Very good condition
1st edition vintage collectable
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Year: 1977
Manufacturer: King-Seely Thermos
Condition: Good condition
First edition vintage collectable
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Condition: Very good condition
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