Here's yet another superb classic collectable from the early days of my cherubic-faced childhood. I was about three or four when I first got my original one, but it will doubtless come as no surprise to you when I say that, once again, I've had the above replacement for more years than I ever had its predecessor - even 'though it sure doesn't feel like it. Anyway, what you're looking at is a FLINTSTONE'S FLIVVER, produced by MARX TOYS in the early 1960s.
There were at least two versions of this toy; one being friction-drive and the other being battery-operated. (The batteries didn't go in the car, but in a 'remote control' unit attached by a cord. No infra-red gizmos in those days.) The photos I've seen of the latter version had a different FRED figure, made of tin, in the driving seat, but I daresay it's possible that some had the same plastic figure as the friction-drive version in the photo above. Also, the battery one had 'Flintstone Flivver' printed along each side of the car, whereas the friction one usually didn't - although I believe I've seen photos of ones that did.
In an effort to bring you the best of both worlds, I've graciously bestowed upon you photos of the friction drive Flivver, and the box for its battery-operated counterpart. Also pictured (below) is someone else's flivver and its original box. I sure hope you appreciate my unselfish generosity to you. Once again, this is a highly desirable collectable, and could easily set you back a couple of hundred pounds for a pristine condition model - if you could ever find one that is.
Now tell me - do I spoil you, or what?
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