{"product_id":"plan-dessin-calque-voiture-scalextric-dinky-toys-ancien-modele-10-cm-vintage","title":"Plan drawing tracing Scalextric Dinky Toys vintage 10 cm old model car","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is a design plan on tracing paper representing a race car, likely intended for a model car project for the Scalextric or Dinky Toys brand, according to the keywords provided. The visible side shows a technical drawing in lead pencil, enhanced with large areas of bright red, which outline the car's body. The view presented is a three-quarter front perspective, highlighting the vehicle's aerodynamic shape, characterized by rounded fenders and circular headlights. The wheels are indicated in detail, with sketches visible through the wheel arches. The surface of the tracing paper shows a slight patina and some signs of wear, typical of an old document handled in a design office or workshop context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing stands out for its fine execution and the use of red to emphasize the main lines of the bodywork, evoking the style of automotive prototypes from the 1960s. It is noted that the central part of the hood is left white, while the outlines of the glazing and roof are sketched in pencil. No legible inscription, reference number, or signature appears on the visible area of the tracing paper. The support is translucent, typical of tracing paper sheets used for technical sketches and preparatory studies in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document's format is rectangular, with slightly irregular edges and an upper left corner marked with a small dark spot, possibly an old perforation. The texture of the tracing paper suggests professional use, likely as part of a design or prototyping phase for a model race car. The whole presents a retro appearance, reinforced by the style of the drawing and the color palette used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of plan is sought after for its graphic and historical interest, testifying to the working methods employed by toy and model manufacturers during the post-war period. It offers a rare glimpse into the creative process and the evolution of miniature automotive design. Enthusiasts of industrial design and toy history will find in this document an authentic example of a preparatory study, characterized by the precision of the lines and the attention paid to volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side does not contain information about the back or any additional technical annotations. The dominant color is red, applied on a translucent background slightly yellowed by time, with highlights of gray for the lower part of the vehicle and the wheels. The drawing style clearly evokes the aesthetics of the 60s, although it is not possible to state a precise dating without additional documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The tracing paper shows signs of handling, a slight patina, and some surface marks, with no visible tears on the side shown. The colors remain well contrasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 cm (mention from keywords, indicative dimension provided by the seller).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Plans and preparatory drawings on tracing paper were commonly used by model manufacturers such as Dinky Toys and Scalextric during the 1950s-1970s. These documents ser\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54282354393415,"sku":"EBAY-315871184421","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_ad687955-1db0-42d0-9f7b-52c900bbb409.jpg?v=1783084633","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/plan-dessin-calque-voiture-scalextric-dinky-toys-ancien-modele-10-cm-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}