SCHUCO, Germany — 'Akustico 2002' clockwork tinplate roadste...
SCHUCO, Germany — 'Akustico 2002' clockwork tinplate roadster, probably 1980s, well-preserved Schuco 'Akustico 2002' mechanical roadster, the streamlined tinplate body finished in deep metallic blue with bright red ribbed seat and red wheel centres, fitted with rubber tyres, transparent windscreen, plated bonnet and windscreen trim, black steering wheel and lithographed dashboard instrumentation, Akustico 2002, whose styling was inspired by the BMW 328 sports roadster, is among Schuco's most technically elaborate mechanical cars, the model incorporates two separate spring-driven mechanisms, a clockwork motor for propulsion and a second mechanism operating the acoustic horn, activated from the steering wheel, further features include steering through the steering wheel, handbrake and freewheel facility, black lithographed underside is inscribed 'SCHUCO-PATENT-AUTO 2002 / Schuco-Akustico 2002 / MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY', with original Schuco No. 2 winding key, illustrated German instruction leaflet, original pictorial box and original outer presentation sleeve.
[ translate ]SCHUCO, Germany — 'Akustico 2002' clockwork tinplate roadster, probably 1980s, well-preserved Schuco 'Akustico 2002' mechanical roadster, the streamlined tinplate body finished in deep metallic blue with bright red ribbed seat and red wheel centres, fitted with rubber tyres, transparent windscreen, plated bonnet and windscreen trim, black steering wheel and lithographed dashboard instrumentation, Akustico 2002, whose styling was inspired by the BMW 328 sports roadster, is among Schuco's most technically elaborate mechanical cars, the model incorporates two separate spring-driven mechanisms, a clockwork motor for propulsion and a second mechanism operating the acoustic horn, activated from the steering wheel, further features include steering through the steering wheel, handbrake and freewheel facility, black lithographed underside is inscribed 'SCHUCO-PATENT-AUTO 2002 / Schuco-Akustico 2002 / MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY', with original Schuco No. 2 winding key, illustrated German instruction leaflet, original pictorial box and original outer presentation sleeve.
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