Marx Plastic Battery Operated No. 3309 “Amphibious Military Jeep” in Box *SOLD*

Marx Plastic Battery Operated No. 3309 “Amphibious Military Jeep” in Box

We have for you another great find a No. 3309 battery-operated “Amphibious Military Jeep” in box that was manufactured in Hong Kong by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.            

This working battery-operated amphibious military Jeep goes forward and reverse when the life preserver switch is turned to either position. We tested it and found it to be working; however, you do need to put a penny under the contact to get it to fit snuggly to the battery. The battery compartment is clean and free of corrosion. The rubber tires are still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age, they may have discolored, petrified, warped, and/or cracked. We did not notice any issues. The box is in great condition. 

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and display. It is approximately 9” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.    

A brief history of Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York:              

Louis Marx and Company was an American toy manufacturer in business from about 1919 to 1980 founded in New York City by Louis & David Marx. Its products were often imprinted with the slogan, “One of the many Marx toys, have you all of them?” Arguably, Marx was the most well-known toy companies through the late mid-20th century. Best known for their lithographed tin windup toys Marx was also one of the big four among American electric train manufacturers. Interestingly, Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.