Old Tippco 840F Tinplate Racing Car Tin Friction Race Germany 1950 Toy
Item History & Price
VERY ATTRACTIVE OLD RACING CAR
TIPPCO ... TCO ... TIPP & CO
MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY
c. 1950's
NICE SIZE AT 29 cm / about 11.5 inches
TINPLATE CONSTRUCTION, WITH ATTRACTIVE LITHO PRINTING
VIBRANT COLOURS ...... #15 CAR ...... EXHAUST PIPES......... minimal scuff, scratch etc...to finish
ORIG. composition/ hand painted DRIVER FIGURE STILL BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL
RETAINS THE TIPPCO TYRES, STILL WITH PLENTY OF TREAD ! ..... EVEN HAS THE OLD HUB CAPS ...( these are often missing)
UNDERSIDE IS VERY CLEAN...... JUST ODD PLAY WEAR SCUFF, MARKING.
THE CAR'S FRICTION DRIVE STILL WORKS, AS DOES THE ACCOMPANYING " MOTOR NOISE" ........the wheels have some free play / wobble....car will still roll along.as usual, the tiny, simple plastic windscreen is missing/worn away (should be easy to recreate something if you're concerned)...see a recently sold example at #224044428851
CAR IS IN GREAT RUST FREE STATE
(please see all images for actual condition)
OLD CAR IS A GENUINE PERIOD PIECE...... NOW AROUND 60+ YEAR OLD
i've added all the images i can, in differing light...to hopefully show the honest / accurate condition...please take a good close look for yourself, as these pictures also form part of the description...and i'm parting with my TIPPCO RACE CAR as is / as shown and without returns...thanks.(please feel free to check my feedback...i'll always be upfront on condition etc...)
PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE BIDDING TO PURCHASE MY LARGE #15 TIPPCO RACE CAR ONLY.....THANKS.
if you need more images or have questions... please just ask.
international paypal payments; or IBAN b/transfer (in U.K £ sterling or Euro equivalent)....U.K also others.U.K special delivery £8.............. overseas tracked confirmed delivery listed at £25 (REFUNDING IF LESS, ONCE POSTED)****DELIVERY TO YOUR REGISTERED FULL STREET ADDRESS ONLY...SORRY, NO PO BOXES****
IF TRACKED CONFIRMED DELIVERY IS NOT POSSIBLE TO YOUR LOCATION, I MAY NEED TO CANCEL SALE...BY BIDDING YOU AGREE & UNDERSTAND THIS. thank you.
tinplate....tin toy....latta...blech...tole....tippco racing car...grand prix....formular 1....motor sport
