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Pair of Vintage Tin Wind-Up Race Cars, #3 and a Champion Racer #98 with box
Lot 213

Pair of Vintage Tin Wind-Up Race Cars, #3 and a Champion Racer #98 with box

Estimate: $200 - $400
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Tinplate toy racing cars, consisting of a larger ‘Champion Racer’ wind-up car with detailed driver figure, flame graphics, and ’98’ markings with original box, and a smaller tin wind-up car marked ‘3’ with visible clockwork mechanism underneath. Both items show signs of use and wear consistent with age. | Please see photos for additional details. | Dimensions of Largest Car: 9 x 3.75 x 4 in | Weight of Pair: .6 lbs |

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.

Overall Dimensions
Height: 4.00 in
Width: 3.75 in
Depth: 9.00 in
Weight: 6.00

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.