Technofix - Toy track Country Tour - 1950-1960 - Germany
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The Technofix Country Tour is a lithographed tin wind-up toy from 1956, with a 106 cm folding track, a double-decker bus, two cars, its original winding key and a worn, open original box.
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Technofix Central Station / Bus Terminal - No. 285 - Tin lithographed wind-up toy - 1956 - West Germany - With original key
CONTENTS OF THE LOT:
1x Lithographed folded tinplate track Technofix Central Station, complete and functional with 2-way mechanism
1x Tinplate double-decker bus with integrated wind-up motor (lower blue with wind, upper red detachable)
1x Red tin car
1x Tin blue/cream car
1x Original Technofix wind-up key in nickel-plated cast marked "Technofix"
Original illustrated cardboard box present (worn, signs of age - see photo)
SET NUMBER:
Technofix No. 285 - Central Station / Bus Terminal. Produced in 1956 in Nuremberg, Western Germany. Brand "Made in Western Germany".
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
Rare "manipulated track toy" by Technofix. The most sought-after mechanism of the 1950s:
- The track extends up to 106 cm in length (35 cm when closed)
- Functional wind-up mechanisms
CONDITIONS:
Original lithography with vivid colors, play marks compatible with age, no reprints or restorations. Wind-up mechanism tested and working. Original key. Original box present but worn with open sides. See detailed photos, actual item as shown in high-resolution photo.
MANUALS/BOOKLETS:
Not included for this model. Illustrated playing instructions on the back of the original box included.
SHIPPING METHOD:
Tracked and insured shipping with professional anti-shock packaging. The track will be shipped folded in its box, protected with bubble wrap and a rigid outer box. Delivery by express courier. Ships from Italy.
Technofix Central Station / Bus Terminal - No. 285 - Tin lithographed wind-up toy - 1956 - West Germany - With original key
CONTENTS OF THE LOT:
1x Lithographed folded tinplate track Technofix Central Station, complete and functional with 2-way mechanism
1x Tinplate double-decker bus with integrated wind-up motor (lower blue with wind, upper red detachable)
1x Red tin car
1x Tin blue/cream car
1x Original Technofix wind-up key in nickel-plated cast marked "Technofix"
Original illustrated cardboard box present (worn, signs of age - see photo)
SET NUMBER:
Technofix No. 285 - Central Station / Bus Terminal. Produced in 1956 in Nuremberg, Western Germany. Brand "Made in Western Germany".
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
Rare "manipulated track toy" by Technofix. The most sought-after mechanism of the 1950s:
- The track extends up to 106 cm in length (35 cm when closed)
- Functional wind-up mechanisms
CONDITIONS:
Original lithography with vivid colors, play marks compatible with age, no reprints or restorations. Wind-up mechanism tested and working. Original key. Original box present but worn with open sides. See detailed photos, actual item as shown in high-resolution photo.
MANUALS/BOOKLETS:
Not included for this model. Illustrated playing instructions on the back of the original box included.
SHIPPING METHOD:
Tracked and insured shipping with professional anti-shock packaging. The track will be shipped folded in its box, protected with bubble wrap and a rigid outer box. Delivery by express courier. Ships from Italy.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Technofix
Model/name
Country Tour
Period
1950-1960
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Very good
Packaging
in damaged open original Box
Material
Tin
Depth
106 cm
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