Look at this readers! Those wheels look remarkably like the Project SWORD Scramble Bug! This Popular Science cover is from March 1937, a whole thirty years before the Century 21 toy - pictured below - was made! Here's the article inside.
Here's the full article in readable format via Google Books: here
What do you think?
Congrats Woodsy, what a find!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how that article ended up on a toy designer's desk in those pre-internet days (perhaps there's other more recent coverage of that vehicle), but it's an exact likeness, no ifs and buts about it. Bang on the nail!
Cheers indeed
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Paul
Thanks Paul. It means a lot to me! Sometimes I can't decide if I'm just seeing things. I'm having a go at the bug cockpit next. This time I maybe just be seeing things!
ReplyDeleteAnother great find Woodsy. I love this cool stuff. Regards Tony K
ReplyDeleteCheers Tony, much appreciated! let me know if you want me to post any of your collection on the blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Woodsy, I appreciate that mate. I hope to send you some more pics after Christmas... if Santa turns up at my door? All the best, Tony K
ReplyDeletespot on woodsy, incontravertible id say!
ReplyDeleteCheers Bill.
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