Race Car ~ Open Indy Style

In 10¢ Store Package Dated 1954


This exceptional die cast toy race car is 3 inches long.  Made by Midgetoy. This is a scale replica of the last round nose open race cars used at the Indy 500 referred to as a Curtis Kraft. This was an exact model of Johnny Parsons winning car in 1950. The following year, they all drove the new “slant nose” model racers. Midgetoy catalogs show this toy was available from 1950 through 1956. The tag is dated 1954. Sharp, three color details! Orange body with silver and black features.

You are buying the one Still in the Dime Store package shown in the photo below

Note the phenomenal detail on the sidepipes and dashboard and cowling! We found a box of a few dozen in a dark corner of the old Midgetoy warehouse. They have minor surface rust on the axles, otherwise they are in Perfect Condition. 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. You are buying one in the store package.

 

Esnarf # 2847

Price . . . $14.85

 

Notice : These items are genuine vintage toys 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.

All Original 1950's and 1960's Factory Production!

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