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Speed Bug, Giant Killer:  Taiko toy company, Made in Japan

This rare model is approx 1:18 scale model, with various logos from the 60's and 70's: Engle, Porsche, Moon Eyes (Moon equipped), STP, Champion, S.E.V. Marchal, Valvoline, VW, Bardahl, R.Q. Speed shop (407-7779), Racing Mate, Wynn's Friction Proofing, Goodyear, Shell, and Firestone.  It takes 2 each D cell batteries and has rod in front so it can pull the front end off the ground.  The model is metal and plastic tires.  The tires are covered in rubber so it has traction.  It has a Green, Yellow and Red light in the rear window and these light up when the switch is turned on.  Unfortunately the Beetle doesn't move anymore.

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