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This is a cast iron policeman on a v-twin motorcycle. It belonged to my grandfather when he was a boy. It is in original condition. The white tires are a hard rubber and the mans face is white. It also has raised letters on the tank. It reads champion. I think it was an advertising piece but am not sure. There is no other writing on it. I would like to know how old this is and its value. It's a pretty cool piece in excellent shape.
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It is a VERY COOL piece!
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It's from the 1930s...$100-200.
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My uncle's both had this motorcycle when they were young boy's.
They would be in their 90's.
I would get to play with them some times.
Do you have any of their old bikes? or Race medals,etc....On EBAY this toy have sold for 400 and up sometimes depending on condition,...i am not really a toy guy though