Marx Vintage ca. 1930’s Red Lithographed Tin Windup “Reversible Coupe” Marvel Car Bumper Car #711 Toy for Sale *SOLD*

Marx Vintage ca. 1930’s Red Lithographed Tin Windup “Reversible Coupe” Marvel Car Bumper Car #711 Toy

We have for you a ca. 1930’s tin, windup, lithographed red “Reversible Coupe” marvel car, bumper car #711 manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.

This red streamlined coupe car is all things good in large scale American toys. Our Marx toy is a pressed steel windup toy with Bump & Go action this has a bit of a mystery stop start, reverse action. When the front or rear bumper hits something it reverses. The wind up on this is string and works well. It’s a lot of fun to play with.

Our example of this Marx “Reversible Coupe” is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 16 ¾” L. This would be a great and impressive addition to any collection. 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.