Marx Lithographed Tin Windup “Charlie McCarthy in his Benzine Buggy” Crazy Car Toy *SOLD*

Marx Lithographed Tin Windup “Charlie McCarthy in his Benzine Buggy” Crazy Car Toy 

We have for you a tin, windup, lithographed “Charlie McCarthy in his Benzine Buggy” crazy car manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York. 

When wound with its dedicated key the car rolls forward and does crazy car motions while Charlie’s head spins around.  

Our example of this Marx “Charlie McCarthy in his Benzine Buggy” 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 9” 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.