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ljollimore
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My grandfather passed away and these were in his house. can anyone tell me ANYTHING about them? He has had them for years. I know NOTHING about them.Dont even know where to look for hints of mfg, etc
The wood one has nothing on the bottom. The black one hasa little but looks like it was once a radio? There is a knob on the side. The green one a pic is attached of bottom
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Look on the bottoms or post pictures of the bottoms, me thinks they are fairly new, less than 50 years, and probably simply display pieces.
I posted more pics. anyone
Sorry, can't read what is printed, can't offer any help.
Wooden one is a kit car that comes in pieces and you assemble it. The green one is damaged and the black one I can't see the printing. I would agree with Pop about their age.
Are they worth anythings
Value is like beauty. It is in the eye of the beholder. If you worry more about value than grandpa then he left you what you deserve. Enjoy them and let the value go.