hitachi - Tin toy car - 1950-1960 - Japan





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A vintage Japanese tin race car No. 3, manufactured in Japan by Hitachi (Hitachi Gangu / Hitachi Toy Manufacturing) from the 1950s–1960s, red with lithographic decoration, an integrated driver and a silver metal detail behind the driver, about 10 cm long, used and unrestored, in original packaging is not present.
Description from the seller
Original vintage Japanese tin toy racing car, executed in red with race number 3.
The car features beautiful lithographic print, an integrated driver, and a striking silver-colored metal detail behind the driver.
At the front reads “MADE IN JAPAN” with the characteristic H-logo in a six-point star, a hallmark associated with Hitachi Gangu Seisakusho / Hitachi Toy Manufacturing.
The toy is in its original, unrestored condition. There are clear aging and wear marks, including scratches, paint loss, discoloration, and localized oxidation. These signs of wear give the object its authentic vintage look. Please examine the photos carefully for a good impression of the condition.
Features:
Manufacturer: attributed to Hitachi Gangu / Hitachi Toy Manufacturing
Origin: Japan
Material: lithographic tin/metal
Model: race car No. 3
Period: presumably ca. 1950s-1960s
Length: approx. 10 cm
Color: red
Condition: used, original and unrestored
Original packaging: not present
An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese tin toys, tin toys, and vintage toy cars.
Original vintage Japanese tin toy racing car, executed in red with race number 3.
The car features beautiful lithographic print, an integrated driver, and a striking silver-colored metal detail behind the driver.
At the front reads “MADE IN JAPAN” with the characteristic H-logo in a six-point star, a hallmark associated with Hitachi Gangu Seisakusho / Hitachi Toy Manufacturing.
The toy is in its original, unrestored condition. There are clear aging and wear marks, including scratches, paint loss, discoloration, and localized oxidation. These signs of wear give the object its authentic vintage look. Please examine the photos carefully for a good impression of the condition.
Features:
Manufacturer: attributed to Hitachi Gangu / Hitachi Toy Manufacturing
Origin: Japan
Material: lithographic tin/metal
Model: race car No. 3
Period: presumably ca. 1950s-1960s
Length: approx. 10 cm
Color: red
Condition: used, original and unrestored
Original packaging: not present
An appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese tin toys, tin toys, and vintage toy cars.

