Lot 302: A Collection of Four Mid-20th Century Style European Sports Car Models
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A collection of four open-top sports car models featuring metal and plastic construction. The group includes a silver Porsche 550 Spyder marked with racing number 130 on the bonnet, doors, and rear, featuring a red interior and a California rear registration plate reading 2Z77067. The base is printed with a stylized logo reading HIGH SPEED, PORSCHE 550 RS SPYDER 1955, and MADE IN CHINA. A yellow Porsche 356 A Cabriolet features a black interior and a folded convertible top, with a base marked C.D.C. DETAIL CARS, MADE IN CHINA, PORSCHE 356 A CABRIOLET 1:43, and ART 225. A British Racing Green Jaguar E-Type features a black interior and wire-style wheels, with the base marked DEL PRADO COLLECTION, 1/43 1961 JAGUAR ‘E’ TYPE, and MADE IN CHINA. A silver Porsche No. 1 356 Roadster features red seats and a split-pane windscreen, with a base marked BY HIGH SPEED – SPECIAL EDITION, CHINA, and PORSCHE N. 1 1948.
Condition report:
The models exhibit varying degrees of surface wear consistent with handling. The yellow Porsche shows significant paint chipping and loss to the upper edge of the windscreen frame and minor nicks to the body (photo 2). The Jaguar E-Type displays dust accumulation in the cockpit, a clouded plastic windscreen, and a missing rear trim piece on the left side (photo 3). The silver 550 Spyder is missing a headlight lens and the front left bumper trim, with scuffing to the racing decals (photo 3). The silver 356 Roadster shows minor surface dust and light scratches to the plastic windscreen (photo 4). No original packaging is present.
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