Vintage Die-Cast Toy Car (Overturned)
Antique and Vintage Toys

Vintage Die-Cast Toy Car (Overturned)

This item is a 1:64 scale diest-cast toy automobile, currently positioned upside down, revealing its underside chassis. The vehicle features a vibrant red-orange painted body, likely made of zinc alloy or 'mazak.' The chassis is constructed from a silver-toned metal, typically seen in vintage Matchbox, Hot Wheels, or similar mid-to-late 20th-century toy lines. The baseplate shows visible relief detailing meant to simulate the engine block, exhaust system, and axle housings. The four wheels are small, black, and appear to be made of hard plastic or rubber, mounted on thin metal axles. Based on the silhouette and chassis design, it appears to represent a sports car or coupe from the late 1960s or 1970s. The condition shows moderate play wear, with minor paint chipping visible along the fender edges and potential scuffing on the undercarriage. The baseplate lacks clear visibility of a specific manufacturer's stamp in this resolution, though the rivets holding the body and chassis together suggest a standard mass-production assembly method common in post-1968 toy manufacturing. The proportions and wheel style are consistent with the 'Superfast' or 'Redline' eras of toy vehicles designed for track use.

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

Basic Information

Category

Antique and Vintage Toys

Appraised On

January 7, 2026

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

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Car

Item Description

This item is a 1:64 scale diest-cast toy automobile, currently positioned upside down, revealing its underside chassis. The vehicle features a vibrant red-orange painted body, likely made of zinc alloy or 'mazak.' The chassis is constructed from a silver-toned metal, typically seen in vintage Matchbox, Hot Wheels, or similar mid-to-late 20th-century toy lines. The baseplate shows visible relief detailing meant to simulate the engine block, exhaust system, and axle housings. The four wheels are small, black, and appear to be made of hard plastic or rubber, mounted on thin metal axles. Based on the silhouette and chassis design, it appears to represent a sports car or coupe from the late 1960s or 1970s. The condition shows moderate play wear, with minor paint chipping visible along the fender edges and potential scuffing on the undercarriage. The baseplate lacks clear visibility of a specific manufacturer's stamp in this resolution, though the rivets holding the body and chassis together suggest a standard mass-production assembly method common in post-1968 toy manufacturing. The proportions and wheel style are consistent with the 'Superfast' or 'Redline' eras of toy vehicles designed for track use.

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