TIN FRICTION Supercharged 1957 Chevy Corvette 9.25" EXC

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TIN FRICTION Supercharged 1957 Chevy Corvette 9.25" EXC Up for auction is a 9.25" long tin friction powered 1957 Chevrolet Corvette hard top. This supercharged hot rod Vette is in excellent 100% original condition with all parts intact. It has a very strong friction motor as well. These magnificent cars were made by an undisclosed manufacturer in 1990s China. They are an excellent value and other than the Marusan 1957 Cadillac Eldorado, I think it is the best tin friction car to come out of China by far. The scale is right on and the toy is very realistic. Incredible detail includes correct detailed plastic interior, clear plastic headlights, amber front turn signals, red tail lights and five spoke American daisy style mag wheels. Even the lowered stance of the car is perfect. The best part about it though is the huge blower with injectors and bug catcher scoop sticking out of the hood. Very interesting also is the early 1970s California blue license plate with lettering of BBU 507. Obviously initials for B lew B y Y ou (in reference to drag racing) and the number 507 could refer to a 507 cubic inch engine, although I think it should be more correctly 502 ci. Actually, if this car was based on a 1970s hot rod Corvette, the motor of choice would be a 427 or the 454 big block. I remember one local yocal back in the '70s street racing days having a similar car with big blown rat motor and I thought it was absolutely the coolest car around. It certainly was the fastest. OK, ok, enough reminiscing, now for condition of the toy. It is exceptionally clean and in excellent original condition. The racing green paint with white side spear is 99% showing no dents or dings. Just a bit of box rub on the roof is all that keeps the car from being near mint. Plastic windows are all crystal clear with no cracks or breaks. Satin black base is pristine with no wear. Nicely treaded rubber tires are all peristine. Friction motor runs very long, strong and smooth. I am a bit of a purist when it comes to collecting tin cars, and don't usually go for anything but Japanese or German tin from the Golden Era, but I admit this magnificent late model example is one of my favorites and a blsvk hard top version does indeed reside in my collection. This is truly a piece not to be missed, and you certainly can't go wrong with an unbelievably low, low starting bid and no res erve..........as always. Check out my other auctions for more great old tin toy cars and trucks! I am happy to combine shipping. International bidders are welcome and encouraged to email before auction ends for shipping rates. PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING: Toy is described to the best of my knowledge and ability. I take many photos from various angles, and all have super size ability. Unless noted, these photos will clearly show the true condition of item. Photos are of actual item being auctioned. I recommend each potential bidder view the photos closely. Item is being sold as is so please ask any questions before auction ends and I will be happy to help you. Your item will be securely packaged for a safe journey, but shipping protection coverage is available and strongly recommended as I accept no responsibility for item once it is mailed. Delivery confirmation is included on every domestic shipment to insure the package arrives at it's destination. For international shipments, Priority Airmail is used because of safer handling and tracking number. Shipping charges are fixed as is shipping method. A slight handling charge is built in to cover shipping room costs and help. I do not skimp on packing. I am a collector as well as a dealer, and many times have been chagrined to open a box and find a rare vintage toy broken en route. Not due to postal misuse, but by poor and insensitive wrapping. You will not receive toys packed like this from me. All my items are thoughtfully and carefully packed as though I would be mailing them to myself. Prices are set by size and weight. USPS Priority Mail dimensional weight rates will now apply fo... read more

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