Bandai - Tin toy car - 1950-1960 - Japan





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This Japanese tin-toy lot comprises two Bandai cars—a Cadillac Rijkspolitie and a 1956 Chevrolet station-wagon ambulance—and a Shimazaki/Asahi Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Typ 34, in good condition and without their original box.
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Bandai - Cadillac "Rijkspolitie" (State Police) - 1960s
• Manufacturer: Bandai (Features the authentic stamped "Sign of [B] Quality" logo on the lithographed chassis).
• Model: Based on an American Cadillac cruiser, custom-made for the Dutch market.
• Details: Complete with the original blue roof siren light, bumpers, and Dutch license plate "AG-97-38". Excellent interior lithography depicting police equipment.
• Condition: Beautifully preserved played-with condition with light, authentic age wear and minor paint scuffs on the edges.
2. Bandai - 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon Ambulance (Red Cross) - 1950s
• Manufacturer: Bandai.
• Model: 1956 Chevrolet / American Station Wagon Ambulance.
• Details: Features a large red cross on the roof, original red warning lights on the front fenders, and high-quality chrome bumpers and trim. Equipped with a built-in friction motor and internal mechanical siren mechanism.
• Condition: Vintage played-with condition with minor surface scratches and charming patina consistent with its 70-year age.
3. Shimazaki / Asahi - Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Typ 34 "Großer Karmann") - 1960s
• Manufacturer: Shimazaki (Stamped "Karmann Ghia / Made in Japan" on the base).
• Model: VW Karmann Ghia Typ 34 Coupé.
• Details: Highly detailed body pressings, classic white-wall wheels with VW logo hubcaps, and full interior lithography.
• Condition: Good authentic condition with typical age-related paint wear, scuffs, and light surface oxidation on the exposed metal parts.
Summary:
A fantastic opportunity for collectors of vintage Japanese tin toys (tin toys) or classic automobilia. These cars display wonderful shelf presence and represent a peak era of toy lithography and manufacturing quality.
Please check the extensive photo gallery carefully to assess the cosmetic condition and details of each vehicle.
Bandai - Cadillac "Rijkspolitie" (State Police) - 1960s
• Manufacturer: Bandai (Features the authentic stamped "Sign of [B] Quality" logo on the lithographed chassis).
• Model: Based on an American Cadillac cruiser, custom-made for the Dutch market.
• Details: Complete with the original blue roof siren light, bumpers, and Dutch license plate "AG-97-38". Excellent interior lithography depicting police equipment.
• Condition: Beautifully preserved played-with condition with light, authentic age wear and minor paint scuffs on the edges.
2. Bandai - 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon Ambulance (Red Cross) - 1950s
• Manufacturer: Bandai.
• Model: 1956 Chevrolet / American Station Wagon Ambulance.
• Details: Features a large red cross on the roof, original red warning lights on the front fenders, and high-quality chrome bumpers and trim. Equipped with a built-in friction motor and internal mechanical siren mechanism.
• Condition: Vintage played-with condition with minor surface scratches and charming patina consistent with its 70-year age.
3. Shimazaki / Asahi - Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Typ 34 "Großer Karmann") - 1960s
• Manufacturer: Shimazaki (Stamped "Karmann Ghia / Made in Japan" on the base).
• Model: VW Karmann Ghia Typ 34 Coupé.
• Details: Highly detailed body pressings, classic white-wall wheels with VW logo hubcaps, and full interior lithography.
• Condition: Good authentic condition with typical age-related paint wear, scuffs, and light surface oxidation on the exposed metal parts.
Summary:
A fantastic opportunity for collectors of vintage Japanese tin toys (tin toys) or classic automobilia. These cars display wonderful shelf presence and represent a peak era of toy lithography and manufacturing quality.
Please check the extensive photo gallery carefully to assess the cosmetic condition and details of each vehicle.

