Scratch Built Tether Car, Circa 1950
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Scratch Built Tether Car, Circa 1950
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.13 in (13.04 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU960024630332
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