Vintage Louis Marx & Co. Wind-Up Hard Plastic Race Car — For Parts or Repair
This vintage 1950s/1960s Louis Marx & Co. open-wheel midget race car features a red hard-plastic body with a green undercarriage and driver helmet. It is equipped with an integrated clockwork wind-up mechanism and retains its authentic hard rubber tires stamped with "LOUIS MARX CO. INC. MADE IN U.S.A." on the sidewalls.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is being sold AS-IS for parts, restoration, or repair. The internal wind-up motor is non-functional or untested, and the front left tire and wheel assembly are missing from the axle.
Item Specifications
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Brand: Louis Marx & Company
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Era: Circa 1950s – 1960s
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Material: Injection-molded hard plastic body, metal internal clockwork mechanism, and hard rubber wheels
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Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 inches long
Condition Details (For Parts or Repair)
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Mechanical Status: Internal wind-up mechanism is non-functional, overwound, or frozen.
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Missing Components: Missing the front left wheel and tire assembly. The exposed metal axle remains.
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Body Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with typical surface scuffs, dirt, and light aging from play. No major cracks observed on the main body shell.
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Wheels: The remaining three original tires are present with crisp embossed manufacturer lettering on the rubber.Perfect project piece for toy restoration or vintage parts! See photos for exact condition