Sale Name: 14th Annual Montana Spring Auction
LOT 256 - 2 Vintage Tin Toy Cars, Modern Toys Japan & Cragstan
Description

Pair of mid-20th century tin litho toy cars including:

  1. Modern Toys Ford Fairlane 500: Made in Japan by Modern Toys (Trademark MT), this colorful yellow and blue tin lithographed sedan features detailed interior graphics and embossed trim. Approx. late 1950s to early 1960s. Friction-powered with surface wear, corrosion to the front bumper, and a damaged windshield.

  2. Red Mercury Sedan by Cragstan: Gloss red body with silver litho trim, modeled after a 1949–1951 Mercury. Marked "Cragstan" on underside. Tin litho with rubber wheels and friction drive mechanism. Displays moderate wear with visible corrosion on bumper and trim.

Condition notes: Both cars show play wear, including scratches, dents, missing or cracked plastic components, and oxidation consistent with age. Friction mechanisms untested. Refer to the pictures for condition.

Quantity: 1