{"product_id":"vintage-tin-litho-toy-car-made-in-us-zone-germany-c-1945-1952-post-war-sedan","title":"Vintage Tin Litho Toy Car — Made in US-Zone Germany, c.1945–1952, Post-War Sedan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically specific piece of post-war toy manufacturing. This small tin lithographed sedan toy car is stamped Made in US-Zone Germany on the rear body — a marking used exclusively between 1945 and 1952, during the Allied occupation of Germany, when toys exported to the American market were required to carry this designation. The US-Zone marking narrows the date of production to a precisely defined seven-year window, making these toys of considerable interest to both tin toy collectors and collectors of post-war Americana.\u003cbr\u003eThe car is modelled on the wide-fendered, chrome-heavy American sedan styling that dominated popular culture in the late 1940s, with a chrome-effect pressed steel grille and bumpers, printed lithographed windows and body detailing, and original paint in red throughout. Unusually, the toy features a working steering mechanism at both ends of the chassis — visible from the underside — allowing the direction of travel to be pre-set before the car is released.\u003cbr\u003eAt just 6.5cm long and 2.5cm wide, this is a miniature but remarkably well-preserved example. The lithography is sharp and largely intact, the bodywork retains strong colour, and the overall condition is excellent for a toy of this age and origin.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 6.5cm long, 2.5cm wide, 2cm high\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1945–1952\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Great. Paint wear consistent with age. Lithography sharp and intact.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"windsorvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57821311795574,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/2834\/5765\/files\/AF2C9053-DE48-431C-A68B-B641E19D2945.jpg?v=1778257878","url":"https:\/\/windsor-vintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-tin-litho-toy-car-made-in-us-zone-germany-c-1945-1952-post-war-sedan","provider":"windsorvintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}