CITROËN - Toy car Rosalie V des records - 1930-1940 - France

Citoën Rosalie V de record - Toy Citroën ref. 75, scale 1/10, year 1933
The car is entirely made of painted tin and impresses with its length, measuring 43 cm. The aerodynamic lines are well rendered, especially the rear with its characteristic fuselage. The driver is molded into the body; only the head is rubber. The grille is nickel-plated and the wheels, 69 mm in diameter, are tin and equipped with rubber tires of the Michelin Superconfort brand (the rear tires are new). The front wheels are steerable thanks to a detent/ratchet system. Finally, it is equipped with a mechanical wind-up engine operated by a key.
The car is in its original condition, has not been repainted, a portion of the Citroën decal remains. The mechanism works, BUT the key is missing. Good condition for a toy of 90 years.