YONEZAWA TIN B/O "MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE" FULLY OPERATIONAL, WITH ORIGINAL BOX!

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HERE I AM OFFERING A VERY, VERY RARE
VINTAGE, EVER-SO-LIGHTLY USED, TIN, BATTERY OPERATED, YONEZAWA "MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE" WHICH IS STILL IN IT'S ORIGINAL BOX AND IS 100% OPERATIONAL!
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HAD BEEN STASHED AWAY WITH A FEW HUNDRED OR SO ADDITIONAL MODELS ALL OF WHICH I HAVE PERSONALLY OWNED AND/OR COLLECTED OVER THE PAST 5 DECADES!
HAVING HUNDREDS (TO THOUSANDS) OF MODEL CARS TO CHOOSE FROM, MOSTLY PORSCHE AND CORVETTES, I HAVE DECIDED TO START LISTING SOME OF THESE HERE ON E-BAY. 9
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% OF THESE ARE ONE-OF-A-KINDS LISTINGS AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO SHOW YOU AN ARRAY OF PICTURES AND DESCRIBE THEM TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. THIS YONEZAWA
"MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE"
IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE!
THIS MODEL IS A GOOD SIZE OF AROUND 11.5 INCHES LONG (29.5CM), NOT COUNTING THE OVERHANGING SNORKEL, ADD 2 INCHES (5CM) FOR THIS. AND THIS TIN FIRE ENGINE IS IN ALL AROUND EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION/SHAPE. ALL OF THE GRAPHICS THAT YOU SEE, TO INCLUDE THE BANNED "SNORKEL" IS ALL DONE VIA TIN LITHOGRAPHY. YOU HAVE NOT A SINGLE DECAL OR STICKER ON THIS FIRE ENGINE.
AS WITH ALL BATTERY OPERATED MODELS, THE FIRST THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES! THIS YONEZAWA
"MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE"
TAKES TWO (2) SIZE "D" BATTERIES WHICH ARE INSTALLED VIA THE CHASSIS (NOT INCLUDED).
THIS MODEL HAS WHAT WAS/IS CALLED "BUMP AND GO" ACTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE FIRE ENGINE DO NOT TOUCH THE GROUND AS THIS BUMP AND GO DRIVE PROPELS AND STEERS THE TRUCK. THIS DRIVE IS STRATEGICALLY PLACED BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRES, THUS LIFTING THE TRUCKS TIRES OFF OF THE GROUND.
ONCE YOU LOCATE THE BATTERY BOX (LOCATED ON THE CHASSIS) AND INSTALL THESE BATTERIES AS INDICATED, YOU THEN CLOSE AND LOCK DOWN THE BATTERY DOOR AND PLACE IT DOWN ON A HARD, LEVEL SURFACE (NONE OF THESE VINTAGE BUMP AND GO DRIVES WERE DESIGNED FOR CARPETS). DO NOT PLACE THIS MODEL DOWN ON ANY CARPET OR STEEP INCLINES AS THIS WOULD ONLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL GEARS.
THIS MODEL IS VERY SIMPLE TO USE AND TO DESCRIBE.
ONCE PLACED DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, YOU SLIDE THE POWER LEVER BACKWARDS TO "ON". THIS LEVER IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE TRUCK, CENTERED FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. ONCE POWERED UP, THIS FIRE ENGINE'S BUMP AND GO DRIVE TAKES OVER AND THE MODEL WILL TAKE OFF STRAIGHT LINE UNTIL IT STRIKES AN OBJECT AND THEN IT WILL CHANGE DIRECTION AND VEER OFF TO ONE SIDE, ALL THE TIME THE ROOFS LIGHT IS FLASHING (OR BLINKING AS THEY SAY).
THEN THE
"MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE" WILL STOP. THE BLINKING TOP LIGHT STOPS FLASHING (OR BLINKING) AND THEN THE SNORKEL WILL BEGIN TO AUTOMATICALLY RAISE. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM MY PICTURES IT GETS UP THER PRETTY QUICKLY AND HIGH!
AFTER ABOUT A SECOND, THE SNORKEL WILL AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT AND DROP DOWN TO IT'S ORIGINAL POSITION. THEN THE ROOFS TOP RED LIGHT STARTS TO FLASH ONCE MORE AND THE FIRE ENGINE TAKES OFF IN SEARCH OF THE NEXT FIRE!
THE BODY IS IN ALL AROUND EXCELLENT TO SHOWCASE CONDITION WITH SOME SMALL SIGNS OF USAGE IN THE FORM OF HAIR LINE, SHALLOW SCRATCHES. THE BODY AND CHASSIS ARE MADE ENTIRELY FROM TIN AND YOU HAVE NO RUST, CORROSION OR CREASES. THE DETAIL IS REALLY NICE ON THE TIN BODY. YOU HAVE RAISED HOSE CONNECTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK AND IN THE REAR OF THE TRUCK, YOU HAVE THE "F.D." STAMPED OUT (RAISED) AND COLORED IN TWO~TONES.
THE CHROME ON THIS TRUCK IS PLENTY AND IN ALL AROUND EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION/SHAPE. YOU HAVE VERY SLIGHT TARNISHING FOUND ANYWHERE ON THE BODIES CHROME. EVEN THE ROOFS RED LIGHT'S BASE IS STILL POLISHED CHROME WITH NO ISSUES, AS ARE THE BUMPERS, HEADLIGHTS AND WINDOW MOLDINGS.
THE CHASSIS IS LIKE THE TOP, THIS SHOWS VERY LITTLE SIGNS OF USAGE. THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IS VERY CLEAN WITH NO CORROSION OR SIGNS OF USAGE. THE BATTERY COMPARTMENTS DOOR WORKS PERFECTLY AND IS FACTORY ATTACHED AND THIS DOOR IS MADE OF TIN AND THE INSIDE OF IT HAS A MIRROR LIKE SHEEN (AS PICTURED). AS I MENTIONED EARLIER, THE BUMP AND GO ACTION IS LOCATED ON THE CHASSIS'S FRONT AND IS IN EXCELLENT ALL AROUND SHAPE/CONDITION WITH NO FLAT SPOTS, CRACKING OR DRY-ROT ON THE TWO SMALL DRIVING WHEELS.
ONCE AGAIN, THE FRONT WHEELS DO NOT ADJUST (NOR STEER) AND JUST
ROLL FREELY. THESE DO NOT TOUCH THE GROUND AS THE BUMP AND GO DRIVE CONTROLS THE FRONT
END AND MOTION OF THIS FIRE ENGINE.
THE REAR WHEELS ALSO SPIN FREELY AND ARE IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. ALL FOUR (4) OF THE
HUBCAPS ARE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL. HERE YOU DO FIND SOME TARNISH WITH THESE TIN HUBCAPS WHICH IS VERY COMMON FOR THE HUBCAPS OF THIS ERA (YOU FIND THIS A LOT WITH BANDAI, DAIYA AND TAIYO MODELS).
THE ENTIRE SNORKEL IS MADE FROM PLASTIC AND THE TWO (2) SIDE PANELS WHICH READ "SNORKEL" ARE TIN. THE KICKER IS THAT YOU HAVE THE ORIGINAL FIREMAN IN THE CAGE AS WELL AS THE ORIGINAL WATER NOZZLE!! THESE TWO (2) ITEMS RARELY ARE LOCATED WITH THESE TRUCKS! IN ADDITION TO THIS THE PLASTIC CAGE IS IN PERFECT SHAPE/CONDITION WITH NO BREAKS OR CRACKS AND STILL PIVOTS WHEN THE SNORKEL IS RAISED!
THIS IS YONEZAWA ITEM/MODEL/CODE NUMBER:
06-1610
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THE ORIGINAL BOX IS PRESENT AND COMPLETE! THE LID HAS BEEN REINFORCED WITH FULL SIZE INNER PANELS ON THE TWO (2) LARGER SIDE FLAPS. YOU HAVE A LOT OF SHELF WEAR AND A COUPLE OF PUNCTURES ON THE LID AS WELL. IN ADDITION TO THIS, YOU ALSO HAVE SOME CLEAR TAPE PLACED ON TWO (2) OF THE OUTSIDE CORNERS AND A COUPLE OF PIECES OF TAPE PLACED ON THE INSIDE OF THE LID ITSELF. IT'S NOT PERFECT, BUT STILL A VERY RARE LID TO LOCATE IN ANY SHAPE ...LET ALONE ONE AS NICE AS THIS ONE IS. THIS STILL PRESENTS IT SELF VERY NICELY AND WOULD DISPLAY VERY NICELY. THE GRAPHICS ARE CLEAR AND THE FEATURES ARE FOUND ON ALL OF THE FIVE (5) SECTIONS OF THE LID.
THE BASE IS MADE OF CORRUGATED AND YOU STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL EIGHT (8) STAPLES HOLDING IT TOGETHER. THE EDGES ARE NICELY WORN AND YOU HAVE ONE PUNCTURE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BASE.
PLEASE TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT MY PICTURES AS THESE DO BECOME AN
IMPORTANT
ELEMENT OF THIS LISTING. AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL BE RECEIVING FROM ME AS THIS IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND LISTING!
I TAKE PRIDE IN MY MODELS THAT I OFFER HERE IN THE E-BAY WORLD. I DO HAVE OPTIONS AND I CHOOSE TO OFFER ONLY THE VERY FINEST THAT I HAVE AVAILABLE. I TEST EVERYTHING PRIOR TO LISTING THEM AND ONCE AGAIN PRIOR TO SENDING THEM OFF. I DO THIS SO WE WILL BOTH BE VERY HAPPY WITH THE END RESULT, IT'S THE ONLY WAY I DO THINGS! YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME WRITE "THIS MODEL IS
UNTESTED
AND WILL BE SOLD AS IS" OR ... I LOVE THIS ONE, "I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS MODEL AS I HAVE NO BATTERIES OF THIS SIZE"!! ...... COME ON NOW... AFTER ALL, HOW HARD IS IT TO TOSS IN A FEW BATTERIES OR TO WIND UP A MODEL?? PRETTY DAMN EASY IF YOU ASK ME.
THIS YONEZAWA
"MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE"
IS FULLY TESTED AND WILL BE ONCE AGAIN, PRIOR TO ME PACKAGING THIS UP.
ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THESE PICTURES AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL PICTURES, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME VIA E-BAY MESSAGING AND I WILL DO THE REST!
THIS RARE AND VINTAGE,
"MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE" BY
YONEZAWA  IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A MODEL AND OF AN ERA THAT HAS LONG PASSED US BY.
THIS IS A RELATIVELY NEW STORE FOR ME HERE ON E-BAY, BUT, I COME WITH A WELL OILED AND POLISHED TRACK RECORD! I AM CURRENTLY (NOT ON THIS ACCOUNT ... YET!!) A GOLD T/RATED P-Seller WITH OVER 7 YEARS OF THIS STATUS BACKING ME. I SPECIALIZE IN PRIMARILY THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD AND I CONCENTRATE WITH/ON PORSCHE, BENTLEY, AUDI AND "
PORSCHE DESIGN
" ITEMS/ACCESSORIES.
I HAVE A UPS ACCOUNT AND MOST OF MY OFFERINGS HERE SHALL BE SENT THAT WAY. I PACK EACH AND EVERY ITEM MYSELF AND DO SO AS IF I WERE RECEIVING IT. ALL OF MY DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS WILL BE INSURED FOR THE SELLING PRICE. I ENTER THE SHIPPING DATA DAILY INTO BOTH E-BAY AND PAYPAL. THIS YONEZAWA
"MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE"
WILL BE SENT VIA EXPEDITED SHIPPING AND WILL BE FULLY INSURED.
FOR MY INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS, THIS WILL BE PLACED INTO EBAY'S "GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM (GSP)". UNFORTUNATELY, IN THE PAST I HAVE HAD SOME RUN-IN'S WITH SOME SCRUPULOUS FOLKS WHO BY THEIR VERY NATURE "DO NOT PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS". SO IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE THIS WORK FOR ALL, WHILE AFFORDING ME, THE SHIPPER, SOME ADDITIONAL PROTECTION, I HAVE OPTED TO GIVE EBAY'S GSP A GO.
AS SUCH, PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO "NOT" CALCULATE NOR REQUEST ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR "IMPORT FEE'S OR DUTIES". THIS IS THE SOLE DOING OF EBAY WHO MAKES THIS REQUEST BASED ON YOUR GOVERNMENTS IMPORT REQUIREMENTS. SO PLEASE DO NOT FAULT ME WHEN IT'S TIME TO LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK AS I HAVE NO MORE CONTROL OVER THIS THEN YOU DO!
THIS WILL BE OFFERED IN THE BUY-IT-NOW FORMAT, AS THIS IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND OFFERING BY ME.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, PLEASE READ THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS SECTION AS THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU.......
AS MENTIONED ABOVE, THIS IS A NEW AREA FOR ME (HERE ON E-BAY) AND I DO TRY MY BEST TO DO AS GOOD AS I CAN. THIS HAS BECOME A FULL TIME BUSINESS FOR ME AND I REALLY ENJOY DOING IT. I WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO TILL IT BECOMES A BURDEN AND I CAN NO LONGER ENJOY IT. I WILL BE ADDING TO THIS STORE WEEKLY (OR TRYING TO) AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL SEE THAT I DO EXACTLY WHAT I SAY AND DO SO IN A VERY TIMELY FASHION.
THIS WILL BE OFFERED IN THE BUY-IT-NOW FORMAT AND ONCE AGAIN, THIS IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND LISTING/OFFERING BY ME.
THIS IS WHERE I THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME IN READING ALL OF THE ABOVE.
I HAVE JUST ADDED THE "STORE" FEATURE THAT E-BAY OFFERS WE SELLERS TO USE (AT A FEE OF COURSE) AND THIS IS TO ASSIST YOU, THE BUYER, TO VIEW ALL OF MY OFFERINGS. IN ORDER TO VIEW MY LISTINGS IN A CONCISE AND ORDERLY FASHION, ALL YOU NEED DO IS TO LOCATE THAT SMALL "
RED
" DOOR A TOP THIS PAGE. THIS IS LOCATED JUST BELOW MY SELLERS ID AND FEEDBACK TALLY. ONCE LOCATED, A SINGLE LEFT CLICK ON IT WILL IN TURN "
OPEN
" THE VIRTUAL DOOR TO MY STORE HERE ON E-BAY!
IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE YOUR SEARCH FURTHER, ONCE YOUR IN MY STORE, TO THE LEFT YOU WILL SEE A "SEARCH" BAR, IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE JUST MY MODEL CARS, JUST TYPE IN "MODEL CAR" AND JUST MY LISTED MODEL CARS WILL POP-UP. ... IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE SOME LP'S ... YOU GOT IT ... TYPE IN "ALBUMS" . I THINK YOU GET THE JIST OF THIS NOW!
I HAVE A LIST OF CATEGORIES THAT WILL ASSIST YOU IN STREAMLINING YOUR SEARCH AS WELL.
ONCE AGAIN, I THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATIONS ON THIS LIGHTLY USED, BATTERY OPERATED, TIN, FULLY OPERATIONAL YONEZAWA "MARVELOUS FIRE ENGINE" IN IT'S FACTORY ORIGINAL BOX AS WELL AND FOR ANY OTHER CONSIDERATIONS THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE GIVEN ME IN THE PAST......
JOE
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
PLEASE NOTE
: THAT I AM CURRENTLY TESTING THE EBAYS "GLOBAL FREIGHT SYSTEM". IF YOU, AS AN INTERNATIONAL BUYER, FIND THIS TOO COSTLY ... PLEASE CONTACT ME PRIOR TO PLACING THE ORDER VIA EBAY MESSAGING AND WE WILL FIND OUT WHICH METHOD OF SHIPPING WOULD BE PREFERRED (AN POSSIBLY LESS COSTLY FOR YOU). I WILL BE HAPPY TO QUOTE YOU VIA THE USPS, PRIORITY AND FIRST CLASS LEVEL OF SERVICE/RATES.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
..... AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE  FOR ANY TAXES, TARIFFS, IMPORT FEES,DUTIES OR MONIES WHICH MAY BE ACCESSED (AND/OR OWED) BY ANY FOREIGN OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF, OR PRIOR TO, THE DELIVERY HEREOF.