Description
This vintage convertible car figurine is a metal ornament in a bronze metallic finish, modelled on an open-top sports racer of the classic era. The bodywork has a softly worn, aged look, with darker patches of patina along the panels. Copper-toned details pick out the headlamps, the bonnet scoop, the cockpit trim and the spokes of all four wheels. There is a mesh grille, louvred side vents, a steering wheel and seats inside the open cockpit, a hoop of metal rod around it and a racing number in a roundel on each door. It measures 29cm wide, 12cm deep and 7.5cm high.
We see it on a bookcase, a desk in a study, a mantelpiece or a sideboard, anywhere a long, low piece fits. At 7.5cm high it slips under a shelf above with room to spare. Its 12cm depth suits narrow ledges and windowsills as well as deeper surfaces. The warm bronze and copper tones sit happily with wood, leather and darker interiors. It makes a thoughtful Father's Day gift, a keepsake that can stay on display all year rather than being tucked away after the day itself. Set it beside books, a framed photograph or a desk lamp for a small corner with real character.
The figurine is made of metal, with riveted panels and visible seams that give the body a rugged, workshop look. Its metallic effect finish is weathered rather than polished. It rests on its four wheels, so it needs no stand or wall fixing. It is a decorative ornament for display, best kept where it can be admired rather than handled often. To care for it, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. Wrapped in tissue with a card, it makes a ready Father's Day gift that stays on show long after the card comes down.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Bronze |
| Finish |
Metallic |
| Height |
7.5cm |
| Width |
29cm |
| Depth |
12cm |
| Weight |
0.104kg |
| Design |
Covertible Car |
| Occasion |
Father's Day |
Frequently Asked
How big is the convertible car figurine?
It measures 29cm wide, 12cm deep and 7.5cm high. It is a long, low piece that fits a bookcase shelf, a desk or a mantelpiece.
What is the car ornament made of?
It is made of metal, with a bronze metallic effect finish given a worn, aged look. Copper-toned details pick out the wheels, headlamps and trim.
Does it need a stand or a wall fixing?
No. It rests on its own four wheels on any flat surface, so it needs no stand or wall fixing to display.
Is it a good Father's Day gift?
We think it makes a thoughtful Father's Day gift. It is a keepsake that can stay on display on a desk or shelf all year round.
How should I look after the metal finish?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp, as you would with any metal ornament kept indoors.
Is the finish shiny or aged?
Its metallic effect finish is weathered rather than polished. Darker patches of patina sit on the bronze body, and copper tones pick out the details.