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Here’s a cool jeep toy from Japan.
“60er Jahre Blechspielzeug
1960s Police Patrol Jeep Tin Toy Car with Battery Operated Actions (Bump-and-Go; Driver manipulates steering wheel; Light on hood is on while Jeep runs; As Jeep stops, buzzer sounds and policeman picks up reveiver).
Polizei Jeep mit batteriebetriebenen Aktionen. & Original Box
T.N Nomura
Made in Japan
1960’s
Größe/ measurements: 28 cm long/ lang ;”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“ice plastic 1:40 scale model of the Mahindra MM 540 Jeep. It was also based on the CJ-5 Jeep and its origins are very clearly to be seen. The hood is detachable and for the purists, the stickers can easily be removed. The model comes mint in box and it has a pull back friction engine. Made in India.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
On the back is a screen that has animations. The CJ-3B Page shows a similar, but not the same model: http://cj3b.info/Toys/PoliceToys2.html
“Win this nice one for your collection. Very rare Movie Screen Police Willys Jeep by MODERN TOYS. Has an amazing illuminated and animated screen which rolls through freeway scenes, traffic snarls, the highway patrol on the road & issuing infringement notices. I’ve included a video showing this but it’s pretty out of focus. The toy moves about the floor in a random fashion. Think the light on the front is supposed to flash but isn’t working. This may need some tinkering and another small project would be a new steering wheel and seat base. Too good to be called a toy! Scans and photos are of the actual item & form part of the description.
22.5cm long x 10.8cm wide x 12cm high. 1-2 kilos packed weight. Item No: 800016”
I have been meaning to get a couple FC toys so that the next time I show up at a FC event I can be an official FC owner, even if they are FC-minis. A couple weeks ago I finished up eWillys early, so I trolled through a variety of FC toys on eBay. I came across two low priced, imperfect Corgie FC-150s out of the UK that would fit my minimal budget. I figured if I bid on a couple of them I’d walk away with at least one of them. Instead, I guess no one else wanted them. Thus, I ended up with two FCs.
These toys are a nice heavy weight metal, much heavier than I thought they would be. In fact, they feel heavier than some of the plastic Tonka toys I’ve seen. Both toys could use some TLC, but I think I’ll keep them just the way they are.
Here’s an example of how the FC w/ the conveyer belt ought to look like. Mine works, but the conveyer belt is missing.
Here are some more Corgi Jeep Toys on Flickr, too. Apparently, Corgi made all kinds of vehicles. A wide variety of Corgi vehicles have been photographed and placed on Flickr.
This is working inspection wagon for model train tracks.
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR VINTAGE INSPECTION CAR HO BACHMANN WOOD PANNELLED JEEP WAGON THAT BOUNCES ON THE TRACKS. PLEASE SEE THE PICTURE TO SEE THE CONDITION. I JUST PUT 2 WIRES TO THE WHEELS TO TEST IT BUT I’M SURE IT NEEDS LUBERCATION BEFORE REGULARLY RUN. THE FRONT WHEELS ARE PURPOSELY OFF CENTER SO IT WOULD BOUNCE UP AND DOWN.”
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Here’s a neat truck, though I think it is missing a tow assembly.
“This vintage Marx Towing Service Willys Jeep wrecker measures almost 13 inches in length. It’s made of pressed steel. The decals on the doors are marked with the Marx emblem. Through the decal you can make out the word “Willys” which is impressed into the steel beneath the decal. This truck is in used and played with condition. The towing apparatus is missing as is the rear tailgate.”
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This needs some work.
“Here we have a Structo Jeep ride on fire truck. There is a dent in the back on the right side (see pics). The steering wheel may not be original. It has great patina! See pictures for condition. What you see is what you get. Selling as is. Please ask questions if you have them. Thanks for looking! Check out my other auctions for more great old stuff.”
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I was nine when this came out. I should have owned one of these. Santa, where were you when I needed you??
“Up for Bid is a 1974 Hot Wheels Grass Hopper. Nice car with some play-wear. I took plenty of clear pictures so there are no misunderstandings. My camera takes super close shots so any imperfections are really magnified. Need more info or pics please let me know. * I continuously list early Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other brands so please check-in often.”
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UPDATE: this is back on eBay
This amusement ride jeep weights sixty pounds.
“Jeep Lovers, this is a fantastic find from the early 1950’s. This red Jeep measures 4 ft long and 2 ft wide and easily accomodates a child up to 10 years of age. All original condition, tires, axles, steering, body, even the chain they used to use to strap us in! The Jeep when it was in use, was connected to a center motor by an arm that moved a gang of 6 different Jeeps in a circle with some steering allowed. This is not a peddle car and doesn’t have any power feature of it’s own. Heavy metal construction. A wonderful piece of childhood nostalgia! Very sturdy, steers straight, (no brakes). Very, very rare! Bid with confidence, you’ll be the only ‘kid’ on your block (or state) with one. Research shows they were made from 1950-1952. See you tube video regarding the Kiddie Jeep ride some guy was rebuilding if you’re interested. Available for inspection at Red Rooster, New Braunfels, TX M-Sat 10-6 while auction is open. Available locally so auction could end early to cash-in-hand buyer. Weighs about 60 lbs.”
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No reserve on this toy. Current bid is $1.25 with an hour to go.
“THIS IS A VINTAGE TIN LITHOTOY JEEP MADE IN JAPAN. IT HAS 3 FRICTION WHEELS. THE PAINT IS IN GOOD CONDITION, JEEP IS 2 5/8″ LONG BY 1 1/2″ WIDE.”
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Here’s a Tonka Fire Jeep that appears to be in great shape.
“This is a terrific Jeep Fire Truck in excellent condition. It has the original tires (white walls) and hub caps, nozzle on hose, red light on hood, head lights, red ladder, two fire extinguishers on rear bumper and Tonka decal on both sides. Interrior is perfect with original steering wheel. There are a few minor scratches on the ladder but otherwise there is very little, if any, show of ware. No box. This is from a collection of Tonka Trucks that were used for display.”
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The folks at Billy Bob and Company documented a carnival ride discovered at a local garage sale. I wish I found garage sales that good!
This link shows a photo of a little girl riding what appears to be the same ride.
Buz spotted this pedal car at genuinehotrod.com.
“Hit the trails! This pedal car captures the look of that classic flat-fendered trail runner preferred by all-terrain kids. It’s constructed of durable stamped steel, with smooth-turning pedals and steering, and steel wheels wrapped in soft, knobbed tires. Measures 33 1/2” L x 16” W x 15” H, perfect for kids 3-6 years old.”
http://www.genuinehotrod.com/itemgroup/four-by-four-pedal-car
UPDATE: Well, I purchased this coloring book last month. Let me save you all some money by telling you that the only jeep in the entire book is the one on the front cover (and that one is obviously already colored)!! Oh well . . .
(08/14/2012) The “Johnny Jeep Coloring Book” from the Merrill Publishing Company #3457 . Copyright 1943. Cover art by Schumacher. It measures 8 /2″ by 11″ and has 48 pages to color.”
Since these are being sold from Norway, they may have originally been made there. They sure are unusual.
“12 jeeps orginal box.Not used. Made Europa 1945. Some minor wasted on the soldiers. L= 6 cm on the jeeps.Wery good order.”
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Here’s a rare old pedal car in need of restoration.
“VINTAGE RARE GARTON ARMY JEEP PEDAL CAR.
SOLID METAL PEDAL CAR ALL WITH ORIGINAL PARTS AND YELLOW ACCENTS/STENCILING.
DOES NOT HAVE ANY MARKINGS ON IT.
IN FAIR CONDITION. THIS PIECE IS IDEAL FOR A RESTORATION PROJECT. MISSING ITS ORIGINAL STEERING WHEEL AND IS MOSTLY COVERED IN RUST WITH FADING PAINT. THE PEDALS STILL WORK, BUT IT WILL NEED A GOOD CLEANING.
MEASURES 39″ LONG, 20″ TALL, 17″ WIDE.”
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Anyone ever play this vintage game?
“~~ TREK ~~ ‘1965’ COLLECTABLE-RARE-VINTAGE-FAMILY-BOARD-GAME MADE-BY
SPEAR’S-GAMES.
A-THRILLING-JOURNEY-FROM-BASE….TO-CAMP-12. YOU-MAY-LOSE-YOUR-STORES….MULES….&….JEEPS BUT-NEVER-YOUR-INTEREST! THE-GAME-COMES-TO-YOU-IN-USED-YET-STILL-GOOD-PLAYING-CONDITION (GAMEBOX-IN-FAIR-CONDITION)
TREK…THRILLING-GAMEPLAY ! THAT-WILL-KEEP-PLAYERS-IN-SUSPENSE FROM-BEGINNING-TO-END ! AIM-OF-GAMEPLAY….. TO-GET-FROM-BASE-TO-CAMP-12-YOU-NEED-STORES-MULES-&-JEEPS….THE-PRICES-YOU-HAVE-TO-PAY-FOR-THESE-ARE-GOING-UP-ALL-THE-TIME-AS-THE-GAME-PROGRESSES !
YOU-MAY-BECOME-BANKCRUPT?”
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UPDATE: Somehow this popped up in an October calendar even though it occurred in September.
Quite a few toy jeeps at this auction.
“Excellent Selection of Pressed Steel & Aluminum Vehicles From the 1920’s-1950’s … Including Several Al-Toy Jeeps incl RARE Fire Truck, Jeepster, Etc.,”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1462456&kwd=jeep&zip=&category=0
The box is priced at $24.95, but priceless for the right collector.
“This auction is for VINTAGE ORIGINAL 1970 TONKA JEEP WRECKER & PLOW No.2435 EMPTY BOX. The box is in very good condition considering her age (see pic and judge yourself). All complete no missing flap. Perfect for display.”
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I looks for another example of this toy on the web, but couldn’t find one.
“UP FOR AUCTION IS:
A VINTAGE, DELUXE BRAND, TIN TOY SAFARI JEEP. IT WAS MADE IN JAPAN, IT MEASURES 6 3/4″ LONG BY 3 3/8″ WIDE BY 3 1/4″ TALL, AND IT’S IN GOOD CONDITION.”
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
More on Structo Ride on Jeeps from the CJ-3B Page.
“Vintage Structo ride on Fire Jeep. Ride on that steers in VG condition , very little surface rust spots and marks. Rare only seen one other one on here. Says Fire Dept #26 on hood and pumper on seat. Shows tools on both fenders. Really nice pressed steel toy. It is missing the cover piece on hood as shown in pictures. Measures 26″ long by 10″ wide.”
I don’t know how detailed the plans are, but if you have ever wanted to built a radio controlled jeep, this might just work. The starting bid is only $7.
“HANDBOOK OF MODEL PLANES, CARS AND BOATS by Bill Winter. Copyright 1965 by Fawcett Publications, Inc. . Content includes: Sopwith Pup; Wittman Tailwind; R/C Jay; Lightning Bug; R/C Transmitter and Receiver; Fokker D-VII; Javelin; Hawker Hunter; Gull; Sparrow; Cars! Cars! Cars!; Tin Lizzie Fire Engine; Walker Electric; G.I. Jeep; Trailer Truck; White Heat 60; R2 Whalecatcher; Dabchick; Atomic Sub; Air Boat; Flying Saucer; and Powered Kites. 112 pages. Acceptable condition: handling bends; dog-ears; creases; tiny tears; minor soiling, fading and wear; light browning of inside pages; previous owner’s name written in ink on first page.”
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Not perfect, but has character.
“Not Perfect but surely a keeper! Vintage metal willy’s U.S. Armed forces Mobile radar jeep. Played with condition and has scuffs,scratches and paint loss AND Rust~ but still a neat old jeep.Not many of these old jeeps left in any condition.”
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