Vintage Tootsietoy Midget Car Pair

This is a pair of vintage die-cast metal toy cars, specifically identified as 'Midget' series vehicles manufactured by Tootsietoy (Dowst Mfg. Co.). Measuring approximately 1.5 inches in length, these miniature models represent late 1930s to early 1940s automotive styling, characterized by a rounded, streamlined 'airflow' aesthetic. The set includes one car in a silver metallic finish and one in a primary red finish. Both items are constructed from a single-piece cast lead or zinc alloy body with a hollow underside. They feature black wooden or composite wheels fixed on simple metal axles. The silver car shows significant finish loss across the roof and fenders, with visible surface oxidation and a handwritten 'Tina' inscription on the passenger side. The red car exhibits heavy paint chipping and 'play-wear' along the raised edges and roofline, revealing the dull grey metal beneath. Common for toys of this era, the casting is simple with minimal interior detail, focusing on the exterior silhouette. These micro-sized 'cracker jack' style toys were popular mid-century giveaways and pocket toys, and their well-loved condition indicates extensive historical use.

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