This was originally purchased for my father in 1986. It was opened, tested, immediately put back in its box and stored away for the next 35+ years.
# 2181 of a limited edition of 5000 produced in Spain, by Paya, in 1986 (see Certification of Ownership). Also has tag on driver's wrist stating, "not a child's toy" and how this is for an adult collector. Key is included.
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Company History:
Paya Company - Originally founded in 1902 by Rafael Paya in Spain. Four years later Rafael's sons Pascual, Emilio and Vincente built the first toy factory in Spain and by the 1920s Paya's toys were considered the equal of then great and famous toy makers to the north. Not only was Paya quality equal of Marklin of Germany, but Paya's colors and imprints were graphically more interesting, precise and bolder.
The 1930s, with Raimundo Paya at the helm, was the time of great expansion. This was when the famous Bugatti race car was made. In 1946, Paya once again started making toys. In 1985, Lino made the decision to remake all of the classic old litho tinplate toys on a very limited basis. The production of each was limited to 5,000 (or less) world-wide.
Of the 2000 toys manufactured by Paya between 1906 to 1940, a total of 50 historic models have been recovered. These are now made in series with an issue limit of 5000 numerated pieces, accompanied by their certificates of authenticity.