This lot didn't grow up on a shelf - it grew up in the dirt. 🚗🌾
Included here is a mixed group of early American die-cast toy car bodies and parts, headlined by a genuine pre-ZIP-code Tootsietoy piece stamped "Chicago 24, U.S.A." That marking alone dates it to the 1930s-1940s, back when toys were metal, paint was thick, and nobody worried about sharp edges.
You'll also find additional streamlined red car bodies and incomplete chassis pieces, all showing honest wear from decades of real handling. Missing wheels, axles, and components are part of the story - this is a restoration or collector study lot, not a plug-and-play toy set.
If you like your antiques with grit, age, and zero nonsense, this one belongs on your bench.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
One early Tootsietoy die-cast body/chassis (Chicago 24 stamp)
Additional vintage die-cast car bodies
Loose axles / incomplete parts
Sold as one mixed lot
Material
Die-cast metal, steel axles
Country of Origin
United States
Date of Manufacture
Circa 1930s-1950s (mixed, earliest piece pre-1963)
Condition Statement
Antique and vintage condition. Incomplete pieces with paint loss, wear, oxidation, and missing components. No restorations attempted. Please review all photos - condition is exactly as shown.
Fun Fact
"Chicago 24" dates to before ZIP codes existed - this toy was already old when color TV showed up.
Shipping & Handling
Ships safely & securely from rural Colorado with careful packing and insurance included. USPS Ground Advantage standard.
