VINTAGE 1930 ' S LINDSTROM SKEETER BUG TIN LITHO WIND UP BUMPER CAR TOY COMPLETE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:47494 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Year: 1930 | Brand: Lindstrom |
Presenting a VINTAGE 1930's LINDSTROM SKEETER BUG TIN LITHO WIND UP BUMPER CAR TOY ~COMPLETE~
Photos taken with & without flash. Measures 5.5" wide, 9.5" long & 4.5" high. Normal minor age wear as shown in photos.
Complete, as original as found, I discovered upon opening that the wind-up motor clock spring (mainspring) had broken & one wheel needs a washer on the axle to hold it in place. Other than that, all other mechanical & mechanism...s inside are in excellent condition & work as designed. The gears are all in great shape with no missing teeth.
Replacing the spring is an easy repair & will increase the value of this toy by Hundreds!
I measured the spring, its 9/32" wide (just a hair over 1/4" & is a standard clock part item that you can order from many clock supply companies online. (Clockworks may have them - u cut to length) I've seen clock mainsprings at Merritt's for around $4.00. - you cut to length, or maybe contact & they can cut for you?)
No key, both tin lithographed driver / passenger are present with nice colorful Litho graphics. Original rubber bumper is worn in front with a small bit missing, this piece is easily replaced with 1/4" rubber tubing or simply leave as-is. Front grill, Headlights, Windshield & both #8 Winged side trim pieces are present. Original Red paint.
Photos taken with & without flash. Measures 5.5" wide, 9.5" long & 4.5" high. Normal minor age wear as shown in photos.
Complete, as original as found, I discovered upon opening that the wind-up motor clock spring (mainspring) had broken & one wheel needs a washer on the axle to hold it in place. Other than that, all other mechanical & mechanism...s inside are in excellent condition & work as designed. The gears are all in great shape with no missing teeth.
Replacing the spring is an easy repair & will increase the value of this toy by Hundreds!
I measured the spring, its 9/32" wide (just a hair over 1/4" & is a standard clock part item that you can order from many clock supply companies online. (Clockworks may have them - u cut to length) I've seen clock mainsprings at Merritt's for around $4.00. - you cut to length, or maybe contact & they can cut for you?)
No key, both tin lithographed driver / passenger are present with nice colorful Litho graphics. Original rubber bumper is worn in front with a small bit missing, this piece is easily replaced with 1/4" rubber tubing or simply leave as-is. Front grill, Headlights, Windshield & both #8 Winged side trim pieces are present. Original Red paint.
