1950's Die Cast

Futuristic Dream Toy Car

In 10¢ Store Rack Package

This die cast metal original is 3 ½ inches long. It has 4 rubber wheels. This toy has an interesting story behind it. Midgetoy made a big success with their 3 in 1 Die Cast Truck in 1947. Al and Earl Herdklotz, owners of Midgetoy, wanted to beat the competition to market with new models. They went to an auto show in Detroit after the war, and came back with plans to make their "Dream Car of the Future" that was inspired by models they saw at the auto show.

They introduced it in 1948 and made it through 1954. This was the second toy Midgetoy ever made. They thought they would beat the rest of the toy car market when the model was manufactured. Well, history tells the rest. The tail fins caught on, but the sleek, low riding style with the elongated trunk and short front hood just never happened! The result is this elegant little matchbox scale model of a futuristic dream car that was made in low quantities and is avidly sought after by collectors.

Note the phenomenal detail on the tail lights and front bumper and headlights! We found a box of a few dozen in a dark corner of their old warehouse. They have minor surface rust on the axels, otherwise they are in Perfect Condition! They Come in Red, Green or Blue.

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This toy was made by Midgetoy, Rockford, ILL. The toy comes in a cellophane bag with a top tag stapled on. The top tag is bedecked with the Midgetoy elves, and says, Junior Size Futuristic Car, and is marked 10¢. It is dated ©1954. We found a few boxes of toys like these in an old dime store distributors warehouse.

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Very rarely do we have the opportunity to offer such a unique item in Perfect Condition in the store package. We pack it securely and send it First Class U.S. Postal.

Notice : This item is a genuine vintage toy from an era when there were no safety standards. It probably contains, or is, a choking hazard, and probably includes other features that are not suitable for children to play with. It is not being sold as a toy for a child to play with, but as a genuine vintage collectable item for adults.

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