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LOT 156 ◊◊◊

A superb half-size child's car modelled on an early 20th Century Darracq & Company motor car,

Sold for £4,750 inc. premium
Lot 156◊◊◊

A superb half-size child's car modelled on an early 20th Century Darracq & Company motor car,

A superb half-size child's car modelled on an early 20th Century Darracq & Company motor car,

modern, traditionally constructed with a steel chassis and wood framed body clad in metal, with wings constructed of aluminium. 12 Volt electric system, powered by car battery. Speed controlled via the accelerator pedal, giving forward and reverse and an approximate speed of 8 mph. The interior is black buttoned leather cloth. Access to rear seating is by rear entrance. Features include, opening bonnet revealing dummy engine, bulb horn and wooden windscreen surround. The working lamps are modelled in an oil burning style. Front Tyres 2.25 x 12 and Rear Tyres 2.25 x 14inch pneumatic on wire spoked with steel wheel rims. Overall size is approximately 190cm long, 90cm wide and 87cm high. Designed for children but capable of being driven by an average size adult...but may require a 'charge or two' to get all the way to Brighton.

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SALE ROOM NOTICE: This car uses a 24 Volt electrical system and has steel wings not as catalogued.

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