A rare clockwork tinplate model of an Alfa Romeo P2, by CIJ, French, 1930s
Chichester, 13 July
Lot sold
USD 2 810 - 3 320
GBP 2 200 - 2 600 (listed)
Estimate
USD 2 810 - 3 320
GBP 2 200 - 2 600 (listed)
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TypeToys & Games
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Lot number145
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Location
Description
A rare clockwork tinplate model of an Alfa Romeo P2, by CIJ, French, 1930s, type 3 version (without shock absorbers and brake drums), in original silver German National racing colour paintwork and wearing number 2, with wire mesh grille, louvered bonnet with leather straps, the spoked wheels with brake drums, replacement treaded Pneu Michelin solid rubber tyres (originally used on type 2 versions) and knock-off spinners, with opening filler caps, exhaust, and with front wheel steering and operational hand-brake, 52cm long, some general wear commensurate with age, in operational condition at time of cataloguing, lacking key.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
First name
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone
+44-2074685801
Fax
+44-2074477401