c.1955 Linemar, Cabin Cruiser with Outboard Motor in Original Box
Sleek battery operated tin litho "Vacationer" Cabin Cruiser with separate Outboard Motor. Complete with original box. Batteries control both the motor and red/green running running lights. Looks like it was never played with; best of all everything works! All embossed tin litho construction with nickel plated railings, cleat, and running light housing. Blue tinted celluloid cabin windows and clear celluloid windshield. Red and white hull with deck lithoed as planked wood. Cabin exterior sides lithoed as wood grain. Rear fishing deck lithoed as blue "non-skid" flooring. Captain's tin litho chair lifts up to insert battery. Battery doors latch with die cast metal fixtures. Steering wheel is chrome plated metal. Three raised cushion seats in the rear near the motor with color coded connectors for the leads. Captain's chair and guest cushions are "padded" with red flocked material. Motor is all die cast metal with nickel plated cast iron propeller. Embossed "Super 57" in raised metal on both sides. Motor housing cap painted with original red enamel. Includes all original wiring, clips, and rubber tipped thumb screw to attach it to the boat. Box features full panel color illustration of the Cruiser in action with family on board. Side aprons include instructions for operating lights, motor, and inserting the batteries. Size: 14" long including motor, 4¼" wide. Sold: May 2006
Price Sold: $ 483
