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This is a toy I love It is a 1930s roy cox race car with motor and gas tin.I bought this from my friend bruce about 8 years ago may e longer.I love my old toys.The tin I got from another friend he said he was taking any toxic cans To a place that would dispose of them .When I say this can I was so excited.I said I will dispose of this one.I did too Right in my collection with my roy cox car.The charcole sketch I did when I was younger.
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I really like it, great piece, I remember having a cox plane, and the glow plug on the engine, again, really nice piece
Thanks Im glad you like my stuff This is a special toy to me It was one I bought from a best friend of mine that passed away 2 years ago .WE PICKED FOR 20 YEARS TOGETHER
Had one of these as a lad, lots of fun.................if I not mistaken there are points on the other side for a wire bridle to attach to a line to a nail in the asphalt so it would go in a giant (20') circle......
You are right pops You are showing your age now you know Ha I have another one with a motor from 50s too. Thanks for loving my special toy.
this is from the 30s? geez this is in GRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT condition. seriously. you have a lot of old cool toys (i guess that hences the name toyman).
Thanks officialfuel This is a special toy to me
Thank you boxlunchkiller Nice to see you love my red lines .Thanks again Have a great day
Thank you bogie262 I have been busy with the store.Thanks again chat anytime.Toyman
See here is the 1930 roy cox smooth tires and motor in rear.Yours has nobby tires and from 50s no motor
Kool toys and a artist too. I like the charcole.
Thanks bubashoeman Gad you like old toys check others I have too.thanks again
This was made in the fifties, search ebay: Thimble-Drome gas powered cars. Its looks nice, but there really not that rare. They also made a non powered version.
Today i was at a auction Found Roy Cox thimble drome special no. 62 lite red good shape just like the one have. what are they worth Looks like you use a pull rope to start on mine right rear. Thanks jim