Lineol Model Toys Tin Hand-Painted Windup Camouflage Ultra Rare Funkwagen Radio Car *SOLD*

Lineol Model Toys Tin Hand-Painted Windup Camouflage Ultra Rare Funkwagen Radio Car

This is an ultra rare tin, hand-painted, windup camouflage funkwagen/radio car that was manufactured by Lineol/Lineol Model Toys of Brandenberg/Havel/Dresden, Germany. 

When wound with a key (no key include) this working funkwagen travels forward once the shifter is pushed into the on position. The lights are untested. The windscreens are intact with no cracks. The rear compartment opens and closes. Comes with four figures and flags. The black rubber tires are marked “Lineol” on the sides and are still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age, they may have petrified, discolored, warped, and/or cracked. The wheels roll as they should. We did notice that the hook on the front bumper on the driver’s side has broken off.

This piece is in very good all original condition with no restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that is to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 12” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.   

A brief history of Lineol/Lineol Model Toys of Brandenberg/Havel/Dresden, Germany:

1905 to date

Founder: Oskar Wiederholz

Specialty: Tinplate military toys and trenchworks; also, composition armies, barnyard scenes, zoo menageries, Christmas creches, cooking and tea sets, and wooden toys. Lineol`s 7.5cm military miniatures are deemed superior to Elastolin. Lineol was nationalized in 1949 and moved to Dresden. It still produces miniatures today under the name VEB Lineol-Plastik Dresden.