Description: MID-20TH C, POST-WWII ICHIKO, JAPAN FIRE DEPT FIRE CHIEF PATROL FRICTION TOY CAR. DIMENSIONS: 9 1⁄4" Length x 3 1⁄2" Depth x 3" Height x 3 1⁄4" full Height (including top search lights) Weight: 9.1 oz. DESCRIPTION: This very nice circa 1958 to 1964 Ichiko, Japan, mid-20th century lithographed enamel painted tin Fire Chief toy car, both blue polymer windshield are very nice condition (See Pics) It has very little noticeable oxidation, superficial scuffs or unsightly abrasions to any of its surfaces. The body is free of significant dents or dings. The two top white polymer headlamps are intact and still have their red polymer lenses. The thin plastic, Windows even corner rear windows are intact!! Neither the front nor rear bumper suffers from any distortions or compression. The original red enamel paint is barely scuffed. The hard black rubber tires are also intact and without any nicks, tears, slices or loss. The entire vehicle's remarkably clean surface, oxidation or often the deformities are seen, but minor commensurate with age!!! these vintage toy vehicles were played with, often unsympathetically for hours and hours by their once previous young owners. Quite well preserved for a toy now nearly 60 plus years old. BUY WITH Confidence!!! One of the best Tin Toys from ICHIKO Available!!
Price: 250 USD
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-08-26T23:41:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Custom Bundle: No
Gender: Boys & Girls
Age Level: 4-7, 8-11 Years
Japanese: Vintage
Modified Item: No
Friction toy car: Friction mechanism not seized
Brand: Ichiko, Japan
Year: Late 1950’s
Atomic-era: Post-WWII
Mid-20th century: Circa 1958-1964
Theme: Cars
Lithographed: Enamel
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Top canopy red & white spots flash: Lights work in concert w/friction mechanism
Wheels spin freely: No noticeable dings, dents, scuffs or abrasions
