Raber Coins and Antiques 11.16.26

Japanese Battery-Operated Car w/ Box

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $500

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Description

A Japanese battery-operated toy depicting an early open-top touring automobile. The vehicle features a lithographed tinplate body and chassis in teal, black, and gold tones, accented by yellow molded plastic seating, a molded driver figure wearing a bowler hat, a metal front crank handle, and dual rear carriage-style lantern lights. The rear of the body is lithographed with the text MYSTERY and license plate designation J 1901. A swivel-wheel mystery action drive unit is integrated into the underside.