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Lot 4603

Masudaya (Japan) rare pre-war tinplate clockwork 'Fairylite Racer' Mercedes racing car - model...

Lot 4603

Masudaya (Japan) rare pre-war tinplate clockwork 'Fairylite Racer' Mercedes racing car - model...

Estimate: £140 - £180

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Lot 4603

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Masudaya (Japan) rare pre-war tinplate clockwork 'Fairylite Racer' Mercedes racing car - model with motor in working order although the right hand rear axle requires re-alignment but does include an effective sparking action, tin printed blue/grey detail, driving figure and rubber tyres with steerable front wheels, racing No.18, 8"/20cm long - Good Plus example which has survived remarkably well.

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