Distler, Electromotor Fire Engine, Germany, 1950-1962
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Description
Western Germany, 1950-1962
Manufacturer: Johann Distler, Nuremberg
Electromotor and accumulator battery
Model number: 7722
Original box
Length: 25.2 cm
Good condition
This tin fire engine was made in West Germany between 1950 and 1962 by Johann Distler. This is the model 7722, a red fire engine with a silver ladder and a grey underside. The ladder can be turned 360 degrees and raised in a 90 degree angle. The cabin is hollow. On the right side there is a small ‘stop and go’ wheel. The car comes with electromotor and accumulator battery, which can be recharged at a Distler gas station. The underside is embossed with ‘Germany’.
The fire engine is in good played with condition with some minor chips to the paint coat. The underside shows minor verdigris. The two bolts that should keep the ladder attached are missing. The packaging is damaged. The toy is 25.2 cm long, and the box is 27 cm long. Functionality has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed.
Johann Distler
Johann Distler founded his tin toy factory in Nuremberg around 1900. At the beginning the production focused on so-called penny toys. In the 1920s and 30s over 800 different products, mainly cars, planes and mechanical figurines were marketed. The Porsche 7500 with an electric motor became a bestseller in the 1950s. In 1962 production ceased. (pbu)
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