Description:
Prewar Bingtin clockwork ‘de Dion’ race car. Thefront axle can be adjusted to allow the car to steer into a circle.
Size:
Approx. 5.5”long
Condition:
Very goodworking condition. There are minorscratches, scuffs, and losses to the litho throughout (see photos). There is minor surface oxidation in a spot oflitho loss on the hood (see photos). Thelitho has some shine but the colors have faded a little bit (see photos). The clockwork mechanism is working (see videobelow). There are a couple of minor dingsto the tin. If this one came with asteering wheel, it is missing (it does have the post for the steering wheel). Nicely embossed GBN Bavaria trademark on the back.
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Other Items Currently Listed – Please Read:
I amcurrently listing a very nice collection of vintage and antique toys. This is a high quality collection of castiron, pressed steel, and tin toys. Thereare also some very nice Dinky and Tootsietoys.Many of the items in this collection are rare / scarce / hard tofind. If you collect toys, check out theother items currently listed!
Shipping information:
All itemswill be shipped with extreme care (lots of bubble wrap and appropriate boxsize). Lower 48 state US shipping andhandling will be a flat rate of $5 for this item (my fixed shipping prices arealmost always less than what this will actually cost me to ship with insurance). I will combine shipping if you purchasemultiple items so please do not pay right away if you buy multiple items(please contact me if you wish to combine shipping). I will ship internationally, to Alaska, andto Hawaii but the shipping charge will depend on your location. Prior to offerding internationally (or fromAlaska or Hawaii), please research the shipping costs (including import taxes,etc.) and take these costs into consideration prior to offerding. While I cannot assist you with the researchinto any import taxes, I am happy to provide approximate shipping costs if youcontact me and request this information ahead of time.
Customer Service:
I takedescription accuracy and customer service very seriously so please feelfree to contact me with ANY concerns. I try to use the appropriate amount ofpictures to enhance my descriptions so please also take time to review themcarefully. I also allow returns if youare not satisfied.
Good luck and happy offerding. Enjoy!
