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My old wind-up Schuco racer. Tires have seen better days. And, in this shot you can see all the dust being raised by voters in the area, hightailing it down to the school on our dirt roads.

11/02/10 • 11:32 PM • Personal • Photography • (2) Comments

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My son saw the pic, and asked me if we can get one of those. I wish. Easier said than done.

Posted by curt brown on 11/03/10 at 03:51 PM

Newer one, in much better shape than mine:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Schuco-1043-Mercedes-2-5-L-Micro-Racer-Wind-Up-Toy-Car-/140472912284?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item20b4d6899c#ht_500wt_1156

I’d ask to verify the windup function. Useless unless the spring’s in good shape.

Posted by Garret P Vreeland on 11/03/10 at 05:39 PM

 

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