Lot #353 - YONEZAWA 58 ATOM JET RACER RACE CAR TIN FRICTION SPACE TOY, circa 1958
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:A Treasure Chest of Toys, Trains and Models, including the Collection of Frank Kelly
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Sale Date:22 Mar 2020 ~ 2pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:353
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Lot Description:YONEZAWA 58 ATOM JET RACER RACE CAR TIN FRICTION SPACE TOY, circa 1958
Huge size (Length: 69cm; 27”) with an enclosed cockpit surrounded with nickel plated cage frame for added protection of the driver, large hard rubber tires that have nickel hubcaps, stamped into the hubs is “Atom”. The two front hood lights combined with the three rear “jet flames” add to the dramatic styling and quality. The undercarriage of this tin friction car is also highly lithographed with “Atom Jet 58” and five different access panels to the engine. Quite spectacular; believed to be the largest tin friction toy car ever created by the Japanese toy industry. -
Estimate:A$7,500 - 10,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Toys & Models
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