Rare AHI Friction Jeep Swivel Army Anti - Aircraft Vintage Japan Tin Toy Car, Box
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:24810 | Material: Tin |
Brand: AHI KO | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Year: 1950's | Character Family: Military |
Object Type: Jeep Tin Toy | UPC: Does not apply |
A fine and rare vintage c. 1950's friction toy green anti-aircraft jeep with driver and gunner assembly that slides onto slot on jeep and swivels side to side made in Japan by AHI, as pictured.In original cardboard box with beautiful colorful graphics. Fabulous multi-color bright lithograph detailed green anti-aircraft control army classic jeep with friction motor.M...arkings on car: "Anti-Aircraft Patrol" on windshield that folds down, "AHI - 5533" license plate below front grill. "AHI BRAND TOYS" , "KO" Logo "Japan", "5533/VK 371" marked on box lid.Working friction mechanism. Features helmeted driver, windshield that folds up & down, detachable gunner that swivels right and left, black plastic tires with tin hubs, black tire and red tank on back. While there is a tab hole in the white tin passenger seat, we believe this toy is complete as original & and the make simply made all the seats the same way. Box describes as "Friction Jeep with Swivel Action". Jeep is approx. 8.5" long.
This is a vintage (not new) item and should be considered as such.
Condition: Rare & hard-to-find in original box with figures! Gorgeous tin litho detail jeep in Excellent Vintage Condition with some light age and playwear surface scratches/dings, tiny rust rub spot on base of gunner assembly, as pictured. See pictures! Strong working friction mechanism! Gunner swivels back and forth as jeep moves along. Metal rubbed on steering wheel. Comes in original box with beautiful graphics. Box in good condition with some edgewear and dings, but has well-protected toy. Details brings out the character of the era for displaying this fine toy! Just a beautiful old toy display piece for any collection! Please see pictures!We dusted off toy for photographs and leave any additonal cleaning/ restoring/ research to the winning bidders preference and expertise!PLEASE SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION AND DETAILS!Please check out our other auctions and our Ebay !We are happy to work with you & combine shipping for multiple auctions!Please read the description and look at the photos carefully before you bid! We want you to feel comfortable with our items and our service.Thank you for considering our auction!