Here we are offering a VERY RARE Faller 214/215 Auto-Rast - petrol station and snack bar/ motorist rest area. This is a Faller model from the early 1960's and was the predecessor to the Faller B-137- both are now no longer in production. It has a rarety value for collectors and modellers alike - the more so because this earlier model was, and is fitted with a motor and lights. The later model and indeed the more recently relaunched model did not have motors fitted. Originally it would have been modelled to represent a chique 60's style structure dispalying the versatility qualities of re-inforced concrete. 

Now you have had the good bits please carefully read the bad bits - your bid is confirmation that you fully understand what is on offer and the deficiencies

NOTE CAREFULLY please, that some railings have been lost from the external strairway leading from the base to the high level cafe/dining room so a little modelling will be required here 

There should be three lights mounted in the ceiling but twov have gone and the third is not lighting - new led lights would be the solution 

The motor is is a black hole in my knowledge. I am guessing that a central shaft which we do not have, would have run from the floor of the cafe/restaurant through the motor and up to the top of the cafe/restaurant roof.  Please look at the final three images. In the last image is a circular 'clutch' plate which has a rubber insert through which the shaft would have fitted and would have engaged with. I am guessing that the roof may have rested on the circular plate and gone round as the motor turns. The circular plate would have rested on two soft, low friction 'pads' (clear in the penultimate photo), and preventing the roof from sliding down the shaft and thus keeping it lifted away from the eaves of the cafe. Originally a Mercedes marque/badge sat on the very top of the shaft and this would have turned with the roof. These are my guesses and I am happy to be corrected.  The circular 'clutch' plate is very similar to ones fitted on Faller windmills and water wheels.There is not an original box with this assembled item. There is no intention to mislead with this offer. Please read the descrition carefully and study the images. In bidding the buyer acknowledges reading and fully understanding - but be aassured that there are no hidden surprises. Will it fit your layout? Size 12cm L x 8.5cm W x 10cm H

Please ask any questions that you might have prior to bidding. Please remember that you bid is confirmation that you fully understand what is on offer. No secrets but no returns so ask questions please, if you have them