Vintage 1950s Japanese Red and Yellow Tin Tow Truck S-1120 Missing Tow Crane

RARE 1950 RED & YELLOW JAPAN TIN TOW TRUCK OR WRECKER TOY.

THIS VINTAGE FRICTION TOY TOW TRUCK S-1120 IS FROM THE 1950 ERA AND MADE IN JAPAN

NOTE MISSING THE TOW CRANE, CRANK AND HOOK ON BACK AS SHOWN. 

NOTE I HAVE FOUR VINTAGE TRUCKS AND CARS ON AUCTION THIS WEEK. A 1960S TONKA SIDESTEP TRUCK, TWO 1950S JAPANESE TIN TRUCKS AND A 1980S  BURAGO AUDI QUATTRO SCALE 1:25.

SIZE : LENGTH 22CM LONG 7CM WIDE 8CM HIGH

CONDITION: LOTS OF PAINT WEAR. ONE REAR WHEELS SITS LOOSE. NOTE MISSING THE TOW CRANE, CRANK AND HOOK ON BACK AS SHOWN.

JAPANESE POST WAR TIN TOYS: 
Japanese tin toys produced after World War II, are known for their vibrant designs and mechanical complexity. They became a symbol of Japan's post-war economic recovery and a popular export to Western markets. Initially, they were seen as "penny toys" or inexpensive playthings, but their ingenuity and quality led to a thriving industry that produced a wide array of vehicles, robots, and other toys. 
Tinplate, a steel sheet coated with tin, was the primary material for these toys, offering a balance of affordability, malleability, and durability. Wind-up mechanisms, battery-operated features, and moving parts became common, enhancing the play experience. The toys often featured vibrant colors and bold designs, reflecting the aesthetic trends of the time. 
Due to their age and the limited production after the 1970s, when plastic toys became dominant, Japanese tin toys have become highly collectible. 

PLEASE ALSO SEE MY OTHER ITEMS LISTED. NOTE I HAVE THREE OTHER VINTAGE TRUCKS AND CARS ON AUCTION THIS WEEK. COPY THE URL UNDERNEATH AND PASTE INTO GOOGLE AND IT WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO ALL MY LISTINGS THIS WEEK. NOTE ALL MY AUCTIONS END AT 22H30 SO IT IS ADVISABLE TO PUT IN AN AUTOMATIC BID (HIGHEST PRICE YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY) EARLY.
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