This is an original 1950's Tether car a,"very clean original, it needs a battery" It has its original paint which is in very good condition. This car was run, you can tell from the wear on the tires someone had a lot of fun with this one. It was personalized by the original owner, They named it "Big Spook"! How cool.It was not sitting in a box long before it was put to use. It definitely has a history as a running car. This is what you want if you are looking for a vintage tether car. When I found it, I put it on shelf. Don't wait log to bid on this vintage car, thanks for looking, good luck.