Wind-up stock car

[ncuke]

Hi folks,


This is my father in-law's childhood toy. He doesn't remember when he got it. Any ideas? Says made in Japan on the side. Looks like a car from the 40s? It's about 4" long

Thanks!

 

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[pong12211]

I would say you are pretty close on the date.. These are called war toys I think.. Being as they were really popular around WWll.. Regardless it is in really nice shape.. That's a nice piece to have in my opinion..

 

[vpnavy]

I found a picture but I can't actually see the description because my Virus Program goes nuts warning me about a very bad bad website!

I was able to see where it said "Made In Occupied Japan."

 

[ncuke]

Yep, that looks like it! Although mine does not include "occupied"

 

[budaf250]

You are right on with the date. As the U.S. mandated that the, made in be on each item imported in the early 1940.