Lot of 2 Rarest 1938 American Flyer Pre-War O Gauge Freight Cars- #3213 & #3210

Description

Here we have a lot of  the 2  Rarest  American Flyer O gauge 1938 Freight Cars for auction. Included is a Red & Silver #3213 Searchlight Car and a Silver and Green #3210 Tank Car. In 1938 only one set had the Searchlight Car and only three sets had the Tank Car.
They are equipped with the unique sheet metal knuckle couplers which American Flyer calls "Automatic Couplers" in their 1938 consumer catalog. They were only used and available in 1938.
The Searchlight Car is missing its searchlight. Most of the time the searchlights on these cars are very loose, so many are lost or falling off their supporting brackets. The Tank Car has two creases in one of its metal end caps (see photo #11 ).
There is a small circular sticker shown on the copper dome (Photo #12) which I neglected to remove for the photographs. It now has been removed. Both are really dirty and would improve if carefully cleaned.
With a good cleaning, replacement searchlight (from a junker via eBay) , a replacement tanker end cap (ditto eBay) , and replacement decals (available on eBay) these two cars would likely go up a grade in condition.
Lot of 2 American Flyer Pre-War Freight Cars:
Detail Condition #3210 Tank Car:
Tanker is is overall  G+ (C5+), Sides and top are G (C5) with tiny scratches and playwear. One end is EX (C7) while the other is F (Fair) with two creases. Decals are EX (C7) on one side and G (C5) on the other side (one missing). Copper dome and brass ladders are EX (C7). Frame, trucks,  and couplers are EX (C7).
Detail Condition #3213 Searchlight Car:
Overall G+ (C5+). Red platform is EX (C7), Yoke is EX (C7) but searchlight is missing. Silver frame, brake stanchion, trucks and couplers are VG+(C6+)
Very low starting bid( less than the value of two truck/coupler assemblies)  and no reserve! If you win this auction, you will receive the
American Flyer  #3213 & #3210 freight cars
shown in the photographs.
Note: If less costly than USPS Priority, I will ship by USPS Priority Large Flat Rate Box.
I have been collecting and researching American Flyer O & S Gauge for 46 years and TCA member since 1975. I strive to accurate describe the cosmetic condition of each item with TCA Grading Standards and the rarity and desirability by my long experience with these trains. When appropriate, I will grade all visible surfaces, or if they grade the same, I provide an overall condition grade. Also, I point out any reproduction parts that I recognize or any surface restoration that appears to not be original.