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Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960’s

Creator: Porsche
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960’s, marked at the bottom; “Porsche” in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with “Made in Japan” designation being noted.

The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories.

This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images).
The action and friction functionality works well (see video upon request).

Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window.
Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows.
Dimensions: 10 1/4? long x 4? wide x 3 1/4? high.
Priced competitively; note that this toy doesn’t become available very often and the couple that have turned up in recent years, don’t work and are several hundred dollars more than mine.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1960
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	661706

Dimensions

W.	4 in;	H.	3.25 in;	D.	10.25 in;
W.	10.16 cm;	H.	8.26 cm;	D.	26.04 cm;

Message from Seller:

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