Marx Tin Lithographed Windup Coupe Toy Car *SOLD*

Marx Tin Lithographed Windup Coupe Toy Car 

We have for you this highly desirable tin, lithographed, windup coupe manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.    

When wound with its dedicated key and adjustable steering this car travels forward and in circles left or right. The windup mechanism is in working order. It also has battery operated lights that while they work are finicky with today’s batteries. There is also a wooden silver plug that is in the exhaust, this is not original.  

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 play. This is approximately 8” 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. An interesting fact is that Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.