c. 1950s "Speedway Racer" Pull-Rod Tin Toy by Elenee Toys
This very cool tin "pull rod" racer is large, at about 10.5" long and 4.5" wide at the wheels. It is all metal in construction - even the wheels and "tires" - and originally used a spring-powered pull rod to drive a gear on the rear wheels and propel the car forward. Unfortunately, while our example’s pull rod is in-tact and operational, the drive gear is missing.
A very straightforward repair is possible if a new drive gear is sourced or fabricated, or it can be shown on static display as-is - it presents well on the shelf, with just enough play wear to show that it was well-loved without being trashed. The thin stamped body is dent-free, and the few scratches and wear marks it has only add to its patina.
This very cool tin "pull rod" racer is large, at about 10.5" long and 4.5" wide at the wheels. It is all metal in construction - even the wheels and "tires" - and originally used a spring-powered pull rod to drive a gear on the rear wheels and propel the car forward. Unfortunately, while our example’s pull rod is in-tact and operational, the drive gear is missing.
A very straightforward repair is possible if a new drive gear is sourced or fabricated, or it can be shown on static display as-is - it presents well on the shelf, with just enough play wear to show that it was well-loved without being trashed. The thin stamped body is dent-free, and the few scratches and wear marks it has only add to its patina.
This very cool tin "pull rod" racer is large, at about 10.5" long and 4.5" wide at the wheels. It is all metal in construction - even the wheels and "tires" - and originally used a spring-powered pull rod to drive a gear on the rear wheels and propel the car forward. Unfortunately, while our example’s pull rod is in-tact and operational, the drive gear is missing.
A very straightforward repair is possible if a new drive gear is sourced or fabricated, or it can be shown on static display as-is - it presents well on the shelf, with just enough play wear to show that it was well-loved without being trashed. The thin stamped body is dent-free, and the few scratches and wear marks it has only add to its patina.