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Lot 661

Yonezawa Champion’s Racer 98. Japan: Yonezawa, ca. 1950s. L...

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Yonezawa Champion?s Racer 98. Japan: Yonezawa, ca. 1950s. Lithograph tin toy friction race car modeled after Troy Ruttman?s Indianapolis 500 winning ?Agajanian Special? race car. Approximately 20? long. Worn. Scuffing throughout; re-painted in multiple areas including the helmet, back tires, flame decals, and windshield. Tires slightly misshapen. Grill has been replaced, possibly other small elements as well. Friction mechanism not functional.