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15/12/2023 6:53 pm
Here is a tin automobile toy produced in Japan in likely the 1950's. I am not sure how it ended up in my family but the police car vaguely resembles perhaps a 1949-50 Frazer or something in about 1/43 scale or so. With what appears to be two machines guns on the hood, I would certainly pull over ..... but then again, if those two red headlights turned on, I would probably floor it to get away fast !
Although there are eight pictures of officers on the tin car, there are actually 4 police men (or "G-Men') in the automobile. It appears Laurel and Hardy are sitting in the back although, it also appears Officer Adolf Hitler(s) is sitting in the front seat, yikes !
In any case, it is a cool automobile and undoubtedly would thrill a little (or big) kid.
15/12/2023 7:57 pm
What a treasure!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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15/12/2023 9:21 pm
It is, John ! And I can imagine how great this one would be for a small (or big) kid.
15/12/2023 9:59 pm
Interesting! I wonder what G.M. on both sides means.
15/12/2023 10:45 pm
Interesting! I wonder what G.M. on both sides means.
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15/12/2023 10:55 pm
Interesting! I wonder what G.M. on both sides means.
It actually means "Government Men", which was a term for Federal agents and/or F.B.I. men. but here they seem to be regular policemen. In any case, if they have machine guns on the hood, I think I just pull over ! 
15/12/2023 11:10 pm
This really needs to go into one of your vintage photos, Mike.
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16/12/2023 12:49 am
Lol, yes, Paul ! Perhaps I can set up an "Untouchables" theme with the bad guys trying to get away from this "G-Men" car. 
16/12/2023 6:34 am
An awesome treasure Mike!
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16/12/2023 4:22 pm
Thanks, Tony ! As long as it is a small tin toy vehicle and I am not actually being chased by that crew in real life, everything is a-oK !
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