{"product_id":"plan-original-calque-voiture-course-dinky-toys-dessin-vintage-rare","title":"Original blueprint tracing Dinky Toys race car rare vintage drawing","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 hand-drawn tracing paper plan, depicting a barchetta-type racing car, in a style reminiscent of Dinky Toys models. The drawing shows a right side view of the vehicle, with a helmeted driver at the wheel. The bodywork features the number \"12\" and a bluish area under the door, while several mechanical details are carefully sketched, including the wheels, headlights, and air intakes. A handwritten inscription \"BARQUAT\" is visible on the bodywork, as well as a stylized oval logo, typical of preliminary drawings for model cars or miniature models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique used on this plan involves a pencil outline, complemented by blue highlights and some subtle shading. The tracing paper shows a slight patina, creases, and a slightly yellowed coloration on the lower part, testifying to its age and historical handling. The style of the drawing, the driver's posture, and the car's aerodynamic shape are reminiscent of miniature car productions from the second half of the 20th century, without being able to precisely attribute a decade without further clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular format of the tracing paper, as well as the attention to detail of the vehicle (scoops, five-spoke rims, driver's roll bar) suggest preparatory work intended for the design or validation of a miniature model. This type of document was frequently used in the toy industry for prototypes or style studies, particularly by Dinky Toys, famous for its faithful reproductions of racing cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible part of the plan does not include any indications of dimensions, scale, or precise reference, but the handwritten mention and the graphic style are characteristic of workshop documents. No reverse side or details on the back are visible in the provided photo. Only the front side of the tracing paper, with the main drawing, is observable here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis study plan is a rare testimony to traditional design methods, before the era of computer-aided design. It is aimed at anyone who appreciates archival objects related to the history of toys or miniature cars, and constitutes an authentic decorative piece for an office, a display case, or a model-making workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of creases, signs of wear, traces of handling, and slight discoloration on the lower part, without major alteration of the main drawing. See photo for the exact condition of the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Tracing paper plans were commonly used by toy manufacturers like Dinky Toys until the 1970s to design and validate the shapes of miniature models. Each prototype was first hand-drawn, then submitted for validation before the final molds were manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller, guaranteed experience and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Dinky Toys tracing paper plan, miniature car preliminary drawing, toy prototype sketch, vintage workshop document, automotive design plan, miniature racing barchetta, original Dinky plan, antique toy technical drawing, rare toy design drawing, retro car model, Dinky Toys workbench plan, archive document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235095564615,"sku":"EBAY-315871187439","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_fbd8c169-db05-4829-9b70-2356e4a7ab41.jpg?v=1782465802","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/plan-original-calque-voiture-course-dinky-toys-dessin-vintage-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}