Item Description:

Model: Lionel 3309-50 (Postwar Era)

Production: 1963–1964 (Uncataloged J.C. Penney/Promotional Sets)

Color: Olive Drab (Molded Plastic)

Launcher: Standard Blue Assembly

Trucks/Couplers: AAR Trucks / 1 Operating & 1 Fixed Dummy (Factory Correct)

Details:

Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic example of the Lionel 3309-50 Turbo Missile Firing Car. This is the rare Olive Drab variant, which is significantly harder to find than the common red 3349 version.

As is correct for this specific uncataloged military run, the frame is unnumbered (no "3309" heat-stamp), confirming its origin in the early 1960s promotional sets. The car features the correct factory configuration of one operating coupler and one fixed dummy coupler, along with clean AAR trucks.

Condition Notes:

• Frame: Excellent original Olive Drab plastic. No cracks, chips, or warping.
• Launcher: The blue launching mechanism is intact  but untested. Did not have missiles to test.
• Missiles:  Missiles not included.
• General: Very clean collector-grade piece with no signs of rust or heavy wear on the axles/wheels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to own a centerpiece for a Lionel Space & Military collection. These olive drab cars are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this original, unaltered condition.