Vintage 1950s Nomura TN Japan Tin Litho Friction Race Car Toy w/ Driver

Original vintage 1950s Nomura T.N. Japanese tin lithographed friction race car toy.

This colorful vintage racing car features detailed lithographed engine and racing graphics, a helmeted driver, metal windshield and rubber tires.

The rear is marked with the T.N. diamond trademark, along with “TRADE MARK” and “MADE IN JAPAN.” The T.N.-in-diamond trademark is associated with Nomura / Nomura Toy Industrial Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan.

Features:

* Original 1950s vintage toy
* Nomura / T.N.
* Made in Japan
* Tin lithographed construction
* Friction-powered mechanism
* Helmeted racing driver
* Metal windshield
* Rubber tires
* Colorful racing and engine graphics
* Approximately 5–5.5 inches long

Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition showing considerable age-related wear. There are scratches, scuffs, lithograph/paint loss, oxidation/rust and aging/wear to the rubber tires and metal components.

The driver and windshield are still present.

Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the condition description.

A great original Japanese tin toy for collectors of Nomura, T.N., vintage friction cars and 1950s Japanese toys.