Restoration Services

Welcome to the Classic Tin Toy Company Restoration Shop. The examples shown will give you an idea of how we can assist you in restoring your toy. If you are interested in having an item restored, please contact us. The price we quote is the price you pay. There are no surprises. We will also inform you if a toy does not warrent restoration. We can assist you with minor and major toy work. No project is too small.

Toys must be shipped to us for correct matching of paint and ageing. Our turn-around time is two to three weeks. You may either send us your toy for a full written quote or call us with your questions. We are here to assist you.

Lehmann "Anxious Bride" Pride of the fleet, the Cabin Cruiser is 32" long and is a beautifully handcrafted work of art. Comes complete with original style clockwork motor and stand.

Bing Boat As is obvious from the before photograph on the left, this toy needed a lot of TLC. All existing original parts were removed from the hull and the piece was brought back to the tin finish. All missing parts were re-manufactured and re-attached, just as early toymakers would do. New masts, flags, smokestacks, lifeboats, air vents, etc. were added and then the boat was repainted. (Note: A piece such as this can also be "aged" during restoration if desired).

Bing Touring Car This car required many new parts including: headlamps, windshield, wheels, driver, brake lever, fender bracket and steering wheel. As well as repainting, it required a complete overhaul of its clockwork motor. (Note: restoration work was done inside as well as outside, with replacement of springs, gears and wind-up mechanism).

Linemar "Pluto" Three legs, four feet, a windup mechanism, ears and tail and Pluto was rocking again. The painting of lithography repairs is dealt with carefully in order to retain the toy's original appearance.

Haji Battery Operated Car We constructed a new windshield, steering wheel, rewired the motor, buffed the bodywork and replated all of the nickel trim to bring this car back to its former glory.