VINTAGE BRITISH TINPLATE TOY
GLAM TOYS AUTO'MATIC GARAGE
Three Tinplate Cars & Original Illustrated Box
GTP 584 · Circa 1950s · Made in England

A colourful Glam Toys / GTP Auto'matic Garage set with three tinplate saloon cars and, importantly, its original illustrated box. Believed scarce with its original packaging, this is an appealing boxed example for a collection of British tinplate toys.

The garage features yellow walls, a red tiled-roof design, printed windows and climbing plants, with a blue up-and-over door. The three cars are finished in blue, pink-and-blue and two-tone green, with lithographed passengers, grilles, lights and individual GTP registration numbers.

The surviving box is a particular highlight: its colourful artwork shows the garage and cars in use, alongside the “Press Button” and “Garage with Three Cars” wording. Despite the wear described below, the main illustration remains clear and makes a striking display alongside the toys.

DETAILS
Maker: Glam Toys / GTP
Model: Auto'matic Garage, GTP 584
Period: Circa 1950s
Construction: Lithographed tinplate with metal car bases
Cars included: GTP 570, GTP 574 and GTP 576
Car operation: Push-along, not clockwork or battery operated
Markings: GTP reference numbers and Made in England
Packaging: Original illustrated GTP 584 cardboard box
CONDITION

Good overall vintage condition with playwear, surface scratches, rubbing and small paint losses to the garage and cars. Some tarnishing and surface oxidation, particularly to the car bases and wheels. The colours remain bright and all three cars are included.

The original box has noticeable edge and corner wear, creasing, tears and small areas of card loss. The garage's push-button operation works but is a little hit and miss.

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the condition and contents. Offered as a vintage collector's item.

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