13" long tin litho car by Bandai, Japan 1950s. Lid features illustration of driver holding the racer upright. Two side panels feature images of the racer streaking along. Light box aging. One corner has slight dent and bit of missing surface paper. Slight rust to one end flap staple. Fine. The toy is modeled after the motorcycle-based racer by Neckarshulm Strickmaschien Union. Body is decorated with text "NSU/Record Racer/7." Has clear plastic windshield. Back has 3 portholes with red transparent inserts where sparks are to be viewed, however no longer sparking - needs a new flint. Both sides of racer have faint lines in the paint as produced. Few paint nicks on red nose and also nicks on underside of toy. Working friction. Fine.