This was only available through Willard batteries dealers or by mail order.
it was quite popular as many appeared to have survived.
What is rarer is the actual advertising for the model, a loose flier that I had Parnell R. Jones sign for me:
Strombecker Willard Battery Special
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, May 13 2012 02:27 PM
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Posted 13 May 2012 - 02:27 PM
Strombecker celebrated the first 150 MPH lap around the Speedway by issuing an un-motorized version of their "6-in-1' Indy car, packed in a clear acetate case with a cardboard base and background and a set of decals.
This was only available through Willard batteries dealers or by mail order.
it was quite popular as many appeared to have survived.
What is rarer is the actual advertising for the model, a loose flier that I had Parnell R. Jones sign for me:
This was only available through Willard batteries dealers or by mail order.
it was quite popular as many appeared to have survived.
What is rarer is the actual advertising for the model, a loose flier that I had Parnell R. Jones sign for me:
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 09:45 AM
Philippe,
Great bit of Americana... any more Indy type stuff you care to share???
Peter J. Linszky
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 10:04 AM
Tons but if I do, I will never finish my book. 
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