A black-and-white Crown "Super Saloon" patrol car with flashing lights, a wailing siren, and Japanese-lettered decals, made by ALPS and still in its original box.
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Maker: ALPS
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Materials: Car: plastic; Box: thin cardboard
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Dimensions: Car: approx. 14.0 inches Long, 5.0 inches Tall, 5.0 inches Wide; Box: 15.0 inches Long, 5.75 inches Wide, 5.25 inches Tall
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Origin: Japan
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Era: Vintage, 1980
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition, except for paint loss on all four fenders. That is very unusual since it looks almost unused, and may be due to long term storage. It belonged to a collector and was never played with as a toy. The white lines across the body are reflections from our lights, not on the car. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A wonderful collector's item, a true original from Japan in its original box, with Japanese characters on both the box and the car. It is battery operated (2 D batteries, 1.5V, not included) and makes a car-engine sound, a loud police siren, and flashing police lights, all in working condition. The black and white car has yellow gold decals, all in Japanese. On the trunk it says "Super Saloon, CROWN," Tag Number A-0103; the back window reads "ALPS Toy, Worldwide Reserved"; and the bottom is stamped "Made in Japan."
A great gift for another collector.
ALPS Shoji Ltd. was founded in Tokyo in 1948 and became known for battery-operated toys, from robots and vehicles to animated novelty figures, admired for their ingenious multiple actions and colorful designs. The company later moved into consumer and industrial electronics.
We also carry a battery-operated tin tour bus in its original box, along with a rope skipping bear and a hula hoop dancing bear. Browse our shop for more vintage toys to round out your collection.
