{"product_id":"antique-1930s-slush-mold-boat-tail-racer-toy-lead-metal-race-car-driver-goggles","title":"Antique 1930s Slush Mold Boat Tail Racer Toy Lead Metal Race Car Driver Goggles","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1930s American slush-cast (white metal\/lead alloy) open-wheel boat-tail race car with an integrated driver figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Produced during the Great Depression dimestore toy era (c. 1930–1938) by prominent U.S. manufacturers such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC.A.W. (Charles A. Wood \/ CAW Novelty Co.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKansas Toy \u0026amp; Novelty Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarclay Manufacturing Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece features an iconic streamlined boattail body, louvered side hood panels, a front radiator grille, and a molded driver wearing classic racing goggles, a cap, and holding a integral steering wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Antique Open-Wheel Boat-Tail Racer with Integrated Driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing Technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Slush mold casting (hollow white metal\/lead alloy casting, poured into a two-part split mold and inverted while molten to form a light, hollow shell).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Streamlined boattail tapered rear body; molded side louver details on hood; textured radiator grille; integral driver figure wearing oversized goggles and head cap; original dual steel wire axles secured through molded axle housings; four solid white-metal wheels with original painted black tread rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Unpainted\/unfinished raw silver-tone white metal alloy body (as originally sold or gently cleansed of surface wash), displaying light silver oxidation and historic lead patina consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: United States (Made in USA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Attributed to C.A.W. (Charles A. Wood), Kansas Toy \u0026amp; Novelty, or Barclay Mfg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod\/Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Circa 1930s (c. 1932–1938)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Approximately 2.5″ L × 1.5″ W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 2.4 oz (68 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: White Metal \/ Lead Slush Alloy (Pot Metal) with Steel Wire Axles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural Integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent Original Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The hollow white metal body is completely intact with zero metal fatigue, cracks, splits, or solder repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasting \u0026amp; Seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Pronounced, clean mold casting seams visible along the top spine and undercarriage, confirming original split-mold production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheels \u0026amp; Axles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: All four original metal wheels are present and spin freely on original dual steel wire axles. Original black paint highlights remain visible around the tire treads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface\/Patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Displays natural age-appropriate lead oxidation, slight darkening, and minimal trace surface wear, maintaining its authentic 1930s vintage patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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