“only a couple of other examples are known to exist” This vintage tin plate representation of an Oval-era VW Cabriolet was manufactured by Johann Höfler Metall und Plastikspielwarenfabrik, located in Fürth, Germany. It is a large, 1/15 scale (275mm or 10.75in long) model and has a colorful, light yellow / black lithographed VW Type 15A Karmann body design.
Details of the tin plate lithograph design include the bonnet with VW emblem, trim strip, badge and handle and authentic looking headlights and horn grilles. Additional detailing includes door seams, door handles, side trim, running boards, bumpers and American-spec overriders.
“a tuck and roll design suggesting the fabric” The engine lid is similarly detailed, with the arched air louvres, handle, number plate light and plate, with the number H-X210.
Oval-style tail lights…