Schuco tin toy; Micro Racer Porsche 1047; 1950 - 1960

This original Schuco Micro Racer Porsche 1047 in the classic blue paintwork is an iconic piece of German tin toy and was manufactured in the Federal Republic of Germany to which the markings Made in Western Germany as well as Importe D'Allemagne and the international patent notices like D.B. Patente and D.B.G.M. clearly point.

The model is in an authentic played-with condition with a charming patina that underlines the vintage character whereby the mechanics have been checked and are functional as the spring can be wound up and the car moves. The Micro Racer series from Schuco is world-famous for its heavy cast bodies and the precise mechanics which even allow steering of the front wheels via an adjusting screw on the bumper which makes this Porsche model a highlight for collectors of technical toys.

It is an honest and functional collector's item that represents the golden era of mechanical toys and is excellently suited as a nostalgic decorative object or to complement a high-quality collection. Signs of use corresponding to the age; dimensions: approx. 9,7 x 4 x 3 cm