{"product_id":"gescha-r-558-porsche-356-tin-friction-toy-car-made-in-western-germany-1950s","title":"Gescha R-558 Porsche 356 Tin Friction Toy Car — Made in Western Germany, 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and original example of post-war West German toy manufacturing at its finest. This Gescha R-558 tinplate Porsche 356 friction car was made in Western Germany in the 1950s, during the golden era of European tin toy production. Gescha — the company that would later evolve into Conrad, still one of the world’s leading precision model manufacturers — produced a range of Porsche-inspired toys during this period, and the R-558 is among the most sought after by collectors today.\u003cbr\u003eThe car measures 24cm in length and 9.5cm in width and retains its original coral red paint with honest age-related wear. The chrome-effect headlights, grille, and bumper surround remain intact, as do the original Gescha maker’s labels on both front and rear axle clips — a detail frequently missing on surviving examples. The rubber tyres are original and present on all four wheels.\u003cbr\u003eMost notably, the bump-and-reverse friction mechanism remains functional: when the car meets an obstacle, it automatically reverses direction — a feature that delighted children of the 1950s and remains a talking point for collectors today. The green and yellow licence plate reads R-558 Made in Western Germany.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: played-with, with surface rust to the bumper and base trim and light paint wear consistent with age. Structurally sound with no missing components.\u003cbr\u003eA compelling piece for any serious tin toy or Porsche collector.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 24cm x 9.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"windsorvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814288630134,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/2834\/5765\/files\/5C2B97C0-C210-4753-A96F-4F6731554FD1.jpg?v=1778161784","url":"https:\/\/windsor-vintage.co.uk\/products\/gescha-r-558-porsche-356-tin-friction-toy-car-made-in-western-germany-1950s","provider":"windsorvintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}