Polistil, mebetoys 1:25 - Model car (5) - Tyrell-Ford F1






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Description from the seller
The 1970s–1980s
Splendid homogeneous lot of 5 vintage Italian model cars from the early 1970s, all with original Politoys / Mebetoys casing/blister. From a private collection, never restored.
The lot includes:
1. Politoys FX1 Tyrrell Ford F.1 #11 - blue - FX Series 1971/72. Low front end, visible chrome engine, decals Elf / Goodyear / Tyrrell Ford. Original yellow base with inscription "FX1 TYRRELL FORD - F.1"
2. Politoys FX2 March Ford 721 F.1 #31 H. Pescarolo - red - Frank Williams Team, original Politoys sponsor decal 1972. Inscription "FRANK WILLIAMS / H. PESCAROLO / 31". Much rarer than FX1. Original yellow base.
3. Mebetoys / Mattel Gran Prix Lotus - Ford 72 F.1 #15 Gold Leaf Team Lotus - red - Orange base with Mattel Mebetoys striped pattern, with inscription "GRAN PRIX LOTUS - FORD 72 - F.1". Gold Leaf livery, white wing. Scale about 1:28, same family. Some flaws present (see photos)
4. Politoys S 592 Bertone Carabo Alfa Romeo - green metallic - Bertone 1968 concept on Alfa 33 mechanics. Part of the S Dream Cars series, the most sought-after piece in the lot. Scissor doors, amber windows, inscription "BERTONE - CARABO". Yellow / red base.
5. Politoys S.M. Ferrari 512 S - red - Flash Wheels / Wheels Zero Super Blitz - Late variant with special low-friction wheels and blister stickered "FLASH WHEELS RUOTE ZERO SUPER BLITZ". Side inscription "FERRARI - 512 S". Base with raised POLITOYS S.M. lettering.
Conditions:
Good overall vintage condition. Models complete, never repainted, original decals present (with normal aging). Original cases present but showing typical Politoys wear: yellowed/matted plastic, some small cracks and dust inside. See detailed photos. Sold as shown, in the condition they are in – perfect for a collection.
Scale: 1:25 (Mebetoys Lotus 1:28 but perfectly compatible)
Material: die-cast / plastic
Period: 1970–1973
Made in Italy
Rare lot to find so complete with all original cases. Ideal for collectors of Politoys / Polistil / Mebetoys
Shipping: express courier
Seller's Story
The 1970s–1980s
Splendid homogeneous lot of 5 vintage Italian model cars from the early 1970s, all with original Politoys / Mebetoys casing/blister. From a private collection, never restored.
The lot includes:
1. Politoys FX1 Tyrrell Ford F.1 #11 - blue - FX Series 1971/72. Low front end, visible chrome engine, decals Elf / Goodyear / Tyrrell Ford. Original yellow base with inscription "FX1 TYRRELL FORD - F.1"
2. Politoys FX2 March Ford 721 F.1 #31 H. Pescarolo - red - Frank Williams Team, original Politoys sponsor decal 1972. Inscription "FRANK WILLIAMS / H. PESCAROLO / 31". Much rarer than FX1. Original yellow base.
3. Mebetoys / Mattel Gran Prix Lotus - Ford 72 F.1 #15 Gold Leaf Team Lotus - red - Orange base with Mattel Mebetoys striped pattern, with inscription "GRAN PRIX LOTUS - FORD 72 - F.1". Gold Leaf livery, white wing. Scale about 1:28, same family. Some flaws present (see photos)
4. Politoys S 592 Bertone Carabo Alfa Romeo - green metallic - Bertone 1968 concept on Alfa 33 mechanics. Part of the S Dream Cars series, the most sought-after piece in the lot. Scissor doors, amber windows, inscription "BERTONE - CARABO". Yellow / red base.
5. Politoys S.M. Ferrari 512 S - red - Flash Wheels / Wheels Zero Super Blitz - Late variant with special low-friction wheels and blister stickered "FLASH WHEELS RUOTE ZERO SUPER BLITZ". Side inscription "FERRARI - 512 S". Base with raised POLITOYS S.M. lettering.
Conditions:
Good overall vintage condition. Models complete, never repainted, original decals present (with normal aging). Original cases present but showing typical Politoys wear: yellowed/matted plastic, some small cracks and dust inside. See detailed photos. Sold as shown, in the condition they are in – perfect for a collection.
Scale: 1:25 (Mebetoys Lotus 1:28 but perfectly compatible)
Material: die-cast / plastic
Period: 1970–1973
Made in Italy
Rare lot to find so complete with all original cases. Ideal for collectors of Politoys / Polistil / Mebetoys
Shipping: express courier
