other - Tin toy - 1950-1960 - Germany

Lot of 8 Miniature Open-Wheeled Post-War Penny Toy Race Cars Period: 1940s / Early Post-War "Ration" Era
Material: Painted stamped tinplate upper body, factory-original thick cardboard/pressboard chassis plates, metal axles, and wheels.

Origin: Likely Occupied Japan or Western Germany (Unbranded / No visible maker's marks).

This set features excellent color variety, presenting six cars in a classic bright green finish, one in sky blue, and one in coral red.

These historically significant economy variants represent the material-scarce post-WWII era. To bypass strict metal restrictions, the manufacturer utilized thin stamped metal for the upper bodies but substituted standard tinplate bases with thick, plain pressboard/cardboard chassis plates. The cardboard bottoms are secured entirely via factory-original bent metal tabs.

Condition:All 8 cars are in highly authentic, completely original antique condition. The upper painted tinplate shells remain notably vibrant with expected light play wear, minor scuffs, and small paint flakes.
The original structural cardboard/pressboard underplates are fully intact, flat, and securely crimped by the tabs, The axles and metal wheels exhibit standard oxidation and surface patina typical for 1940s materials, but all wheels spin freely.