From pressing a chronograph pusher to watching the smooth sweep of a seconds hand, there’s something to be said about watching a mechanical object put into motion.

A model car evokes a very similar feeling. It beckons you to glide it across a table, to open its doors to get a closer look at its detailed interior and to pop the hood revealing a carbon copy engine. What’s more, there’s an element of playfulness between the two — a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously. Whether it’s watches, model cars or anything vintage, it’s the tactile experience that keeps us in the moment, and it’s what we love about all analog things.

This vintage Carrera 6 friction toy features all the design cues we adore about the original Porsche 906 model — its low slung profile, cowled headlights, wind-tunnel tested body with Kamm tail, and large glass covering over the mid-mounted engine. Made by Strenco in West Germany in the 1960s and measuring approximately 10 1/2” x 4 1/2“x 3 1/2“, this Carrera 6 friction model is a period children's toy that is high on style and detail. It also features a friction drive, making it a fun thing to run around the living room floor!

If you’re a Porsche enthusiast and want some automotive inspiration in your home or workspace, adding this charming vintage toy racing car ad a display and play item will certainly do the trick!