Elektro Phänomenal 5503 Battery-Op Car

ELEKTRO PHANOMENAL 5503. Green tinplate convertible Mercedes 90 SL w/ plastic windshield, red interior and chrome accents. Dashboard has lithographed dials and plastic steering wheel. Mercedes logo ornament on hood of car. Lever on right side of dash pulls to release hood latch. 1.5 V battery fits under the hood. Car is to be “gassed up” using the Schuco Gasoline pump 5506 (not available here), which charges the battery. The electric motor is located in the trunk of the car. No box or accessories. Manufactured by Schuco. Made in Western Germany, c. 1955. See excerpt from “Schuco Classic Tin Toys: The Collector’s Guide” by Chris Knox for details.