Alps - Tin toy car - Look Who’s Driving – Lincoln con cane – da revisionare - 1940-1950 - Japan

Lottery Title:
ALPS - Tinplate Car "Lincoln Premiere - Look Who's Driving" - With original box - To be restored - Japan - 1950s
Description:
Fascinating and rare American lithographed tinplate car produced in Japan in the 1950s by the famous ALPS (Shojo) company. The model reproduces a splendid two-tone Lincoln Premiere Coupe (light blue and blue), equipped with the famous and quirky "Look Who's Driving!" mechanism (Watch who's driving!), in which a small dog peers from the rear window.
The toy is structurally intact and complete, retaining the original clear plastic window glazing and the original dog inside the cabin. The lot includes its precious original vintage cardboard box, beautifully illustrated with well-preserved vintage graphics showing the car in a mountainous landscape.
• Manufacturer: ALPS (Shojo)
• Model: Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Friction Car with Barking Dog
• Period: 1950s
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Dimensions: Length about 22-23 cm (as visible from the ruler in the photos)
Conditions and details:
• Mechanical condition: Intact but in need of servicing. The internal friction mechanism and the dog barking sound device are complete but have been inactive for many years; the gear requires mechanical overhaul and lubrication to restore proper movement.
• Aesthetic condition: Very good vintage condition. The lithography on the bodywork retains a beautiful shine with small and normal signs of time, light surface abrasions, and small scratches compatible with its age. The black bottom chassis is exceptionally clean and well preserved.
• Box: Present and original. Structurally solid with era-era markings and writings on the sides, shows a light patina and minimal signs of edge wear due to age.
A piece of great visual impact and extremely rare to find complete with its original packaging, perfect for enriching collections of Japanese tin cars from the Golden Age.
The 15 photographs are an integral part of the description and accurately depict the condition of the item.
Professional, careful, tracked, and insured shipping.

Fascinating and rare lithographed tinplate American car produced in Japan during the 1950s by the famous company ALPS (Shojo). This model reproduces a beautiful two-tone Lincoln Premiere Coupe (light blue and dark blue), featuring the famous and whimsical "Look Who's Driving!" mechanism, where a small plush dog peeks out of the rear window.
The toy is structurally intact and complete, retaining the original clear plastic windows and the original dog inside the cabin. The lot includes its precious original vintage cardboard box, beautifully illustrated with well-preserved vintage graphics showing the car in a mountain landscape.
• Manufacturer: ALPS (Shojo)
• Model: Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Friction Car with Barking Dog
• Period: 1950s
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Dimensions: Approx. 22-23 cm in length (as shown by the measuring tape in the photos)
Condition and Details:
• Mechanical Status: Intact but requires servicing. The internal friction mechanism and the dog's barking sound device are complete but have been inactive for many years; the movement requires mechanical overhaul and lubrication to restore full functionality.
• Aesthetic Condition: Very good vintage condition. The lithography on the bodywork retains a beautiful shine with small and normal signs of time, light surface abrasions, and minor scratches compatible with its age. The black bottom chassis is exceptionally clean and well-preserved.
• Box: Present and original. Structurally solid with vintage handwriting and prints on the sides, it shows a light patina and minimal signs of wear on the edges due to age.
A visually striking piece that is extremely rare to find complete with its original packaging, perfect for elevating any collection of Golden Age Japanese tin cars.
The attached photographs are an integral part of the description and faithfully display the condition of the lot.
Professional, carefully packed, tracked, and insured shipping.