1960 - Victor SALZA – Tour de France – Lot of 5 vintage...

Set of five vintage miniature Jeeps attributed to Victor SALZA, a renowned French manufacturer of figurines and miniature vehicles dedicated notably to cycling and the Tour de France. These cast metal vehicles evoke the press, organization, and advertising cars that accompanied the riders during the great years of the Tour de France. Lot composition: * 1 khaki green Jeep “Circulation routière,” with driver and signaling accessories at the back. * 1 dark blue Jeep “L’Équipe – Presse filmée,” with driver in red attire. * 1 white Jeep “Magnat Pâturages – Le Parisien – L’Équipe,” with driver. * 1 blue Jeep “Presse filmée – L’Équipe,” with driver in yellow attire. * 1 blue-gray Jeep, with driver in brown attire. The five vehicles are accompanied by their presumed original figures. Condition: Old set showing a nice patina of use, with signs of time, wear, paint wear, and small chips. To note: one spare wheel missing on one vehicle, a steering wheel missing, and some accessories absent or incomplete. Advertising decorations are still clearly visible on several models. The five vehicles are offered as-is, without restoration, in accordance with the many detailed photographs. No original boxes. Collectible value: SALZA miniatures hold a particular place in the world of French antique toys and Tour de France memorabilia. The gathering of five Jeeps displaying different advertising decorations and roles within the caravan makes for an interesting set for collectors of cycling, old toys, and French miniatures.

Estimate:£29.3

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