The pictures show a view of both sides of this Old Tydol Ethyl Gasoline Advertising Premium Jet Action Race Car. The car is not dated but it is from the 1950s. It may have been a giveaway premium at Tydol or Flying ''A'' gas stations. The way that this car worked is a balloon would go through the top hole and out the back. When the balloon was let go the air would go out the back propelling the car forward. The car is made of hard plastic and the axles are metal. The body is green and the driver and wheels are off white or cream colored. It is marked with a raised number on top and recessed red lettering on the two sides as follows: 2 JET - ACTION TYDOL ETHYL On the bottom it reads as follows: BEVERLY MADE IN U.S.A. 3 The car with driver measures about 3-11/16'' x 1-7/8'' x 1-7/8''. It appears to be in excellent to near mint condition as pictured. |