Vintage Kmart 25 Pc Ratchet Screwdriver Hex Key Socket Set Auto Tool Metal Case

Item: Vintage Kmart 25 piece automotive magnetic interchangeable ratchet screwdriver, hex key wrench, and 1/4-inch drive socket set in a rectangular metal storage case with yellow plastic organizer tray and blue handled driver.

Identification: Lid is printed "25 Pc. Automotive Magnetic Interchangeable Ratchet Screwdriver, Hex Key Wrench and 1/4-Inch Drive Socket Set" with 263 CODE 82-29-85 and wording "Manufactured in Japan for Kmart Corporation Troy, Michigan 48084"; exterior of the lid is embossed "Kmart auto."

Construction and design: Set includes a magnetic interchangeable ratchet handle with 1/4-inch drive socket adapter, assorted screwdriver bits, and multiple small sockets arranged in molded cavities within the plastic insert, all housed in a hinged metal case with front latch.

Size details from lid chart: chart lists 9 six-point socket sizes (3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2 inch), 2 eight-point sockets (1/4, 5/16 inch), 3 slotted bits (1/8, 5/32, 3/16), 3 Phillips bits (#0, #1, #2), 5 hex key wrenches (5/64, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, 3/16), the ratchet handle, 1/4-inch drive socket adapter, and metal case for a total of 25 pieces.

Actual Measurements: Weight on scale for case and all contents together 10.92 oz.

Additional notes: Listing includes the metal case, internal tray, driver handle, bits, and sockets shown in the photos; no instructions, outer retail packaging, or additional accessories are included, and the buyer should confirm tool sizes and suitability for their intended automotive or general-use applications.

Vintage Kmart tool set shows heavy cosmetic wear from age, storage, and prior use. Exterior metal case has extensive paint loss, oxidation, surface rust, scratches, and grime on all sides, with hinge and latch aged but intact. Interior lid label displays staining, dirt, and areas of discoloration and print wear, while the yellow plastic organizer has embedded dirt and darkened areas. Sockets, bits, and driver handle exhibit scratches, plating wear, and surface rust or corrosion, especially inside some socket bores, but the metal components remain structurally intact. Original contents list on the lid references additional components, including hex key wrenches, and several of these pieces are no longer present, so exact piece count and completeness are not verified; ratchet and magnetic functions are untested in service, and only the tools and case pictured are included.

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