ATOM RACE CAR BY YONEZOWA IN ORIGINAL BOX.

A significant post-war all tin toy. Race car has friction drive with siren sound and depicts an early 50s stylized Indianapolis racer. Large and impressive toy features beautiful 1950s colors in turquoise, reds and creams. Driver has tin helmet and lithographed facial features. This is the slightly rarer version with the separately formed helmet versus the integral version more commonly found. Large nickel-plated “Atom” name on side of racer. Elaborate lithographed dashboard features seven dials to keep driver abreast. Tires are black rubber skins over tin wheels, chrome hubcaps read “Sports”. Original corrugated box has paper label also showing “KDP” as maker or importer. Artist rendition of car is only similar to actual toy. SIZE: 15-1/2″ l. CONDITION: A few dabs of factory touch-up. Stress lines and breaks to rubber tires. Toy retains 60 years of fine patina-Near excellent. Box has separation to corners, some water stains to box bottom. Paper label remains intact and strong. 1-13714 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3445

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3445	$2,794.50	ATOM RACE CAR BY YONEZOWA IN ORIGINAL BOX. A significant post-war all tin toy. Race car has friction drive with siren sound and depicts an early 50s stylized Indianapolis racer. Large and impressive toy features beautiful 1950s colors in turquoise, reds and creams. Driver has tin helmet and lithographed facial features. This is the slightly rarer version with the separately formed helmet versus the integral version more commonly found. Large nickel-plated “Atom” name on side of racer. Elaborate lithographed dashboard features seven dials to keep driver abreast. Tires are black rubber skins over tin wheels, chrome hubcaps read “Sports”. Original corrugated box has paper label also showing “KDP” as maker or importer. Artist rendition of car is only similar to actual toy. SIZE: 15-1/2″ l. CONDITION: A few dabs of factory touch-up. Stress lines and breaks to rubber tires. Toy retains 60 years of fine patina-Near excellent. Box has separation to corners, some water stains to box bottom. Paper label remains intact and strong. 1-13714 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3445 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ATOM RACE CAR BY YONEZOWA IN ORIGINAL BOX.