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    Dec 10, 2021 3 minutes
    Words and photos Bob Gilmore

    This vintage German Distler Split Window VW toy was produced between 1949 and ’50 (identified by the D-3070 number plate and no chassis markings) and has seen a lot of fun time, play wear and neglect over the years. The 70-year-old, patina-laden, in need of repair toy was bought recently from an online auction for 50 euros, in the knowledge it was too far gone to be a collector piece, but could make a great project to bring back to life.

    It was missing two of the original hubcaps, but was otherwise complete, a

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