Sunday, October 17, 2010

Crashmobile

When I was a little boy, my mom would buy me little toy plastic cars that would crash upon impact. They were called "Crashmoibile".

They were either light green with red roof and wheels or vice-versa. I would take them apart and switch them around to make all green or all red ones or other combinations. I must have gone through at least 2 dozen of these.

I've been looking for one on eBay for awhile with no success. They either had just parts or if complete, were too high priced to me.

Finally, I bid on one and won it. It was still in its original package with its 29 cent price!!

Here it is:


Ok, its really a Crashmobile Jr. the original Crashmobiles came out in the 1950's and were larger.

Now I'm looking for one in the reverse colors, not in its package so I can play with it!!

4 comments:

Les D said...

Hi Michael:) I love reading your blog! Im not sure if youve checked etsy ever but if not they have some great vintage car toys and memorabilia!! http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=car&search_type=vintage&page=3

<3 Miss and love you, Les

Unknown said...

I remember this toy also. I had one and broke it. Mom hid one from me and I found it,of course I asked her if I can have it and I remembered playing with it after she gave it to me. But I don't know what happened to it. I wish I could get one today. I had mine in the early to mid 1960s. The toy did come out in the late 1950s. I got the first one at the grocery store. The stores back then had a turning rack full of toys. This was early to mid 1960s . I being a car fanatic found the 1st one on the rack. I must have found the 2nd one and Mom knowing me bought it and hid it from me for a later time. She knew I would tear it up too!!! But I don't know what happened to it??? I am thinking I lost the 2nd one??? The 1st one was thrown away. Anyway l am glad someone had one of these in the original package. Brings back good memories of days gone by. Thank you so much for posting the picture. This is great!!!

Unknown said...

I wrote the letter above. If possible I would like to buy one if one comes available. Thank you. brosschevelle65@gmail.com.

Politically Incorrect said...

Love the crash mobile. They where so popular & in every corner store. I love that they where 1957 - 58 Cadillac Coupe Devilles too !