{"product_id":"nylint-1934-soap-box-derby-winner-die-cast-racer-1-12-scale-1999-vintage","title":"Nylint 1934 Soap Box Derby Winner Die-Cast Racer 1:12 Scale – 1999 Vintage","description":"Celebrate the legacy of American youth racing with this highly detailed 1:12 scale die-cast model by Nylint, commemorating the 1934 All-American Soap Box Derby Winner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted in 1999 to honor the inaugural race, this vintage-style racer features a silver and blue body, red wheels, and authentic sponsor decals including The Muncie Star and Evers Laundry—a nod to the original winning car built by 11-year-old Robert Turner of Muncie, Indiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🏆 Historical Note:\u003cbr\u003eThe first official Soap Box Derby was held in Dayton, Ohio on August 19, 1934, sponsored by Chevrolet. Over 300 kids raced homemade gravity-powered cars made from crates, buggy wheels, and scrap wood. Turner’s car, famously built from a saloon bar, won the race and helped launch a nationwide tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📏 Model Specs:\u003cbr\u003e• \tScale: 1:12\u003cbr\u003e• \tDimensions: 8\" L × 3.25\" W × 2.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e• \tWeight: 1 lb 6 oz\u003cbr\u003e• \tManufactured: 1999, China\u003cbr\u003e• \tMaterial: Die-cast metal with plastic accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \tCondition: As-is, as pictured. Good overall. No box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA must-have for Soap Box Derby enthusiasts, vintage toy collectors, or fans of Americana racing history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCirca: 1999","brand":"Nylint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51954369528100,"sku":"NYLINT-1934-DERBY","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/2273\/9748\/files\/a31f749e-9b50-4a92-a5e8-593b99480b9b.jpg?v=1769205092","url":"https:\/\/studioofclassicgifts.com\/products\/nylint-1934-soap-box-derby-winner-die-cast-racer-1-12-scale-1999-vintage","provider":"Studio of Classic Gifts, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}