American. 1950s. Lithographed tin. This wind-up was part of the Marx "Crazy Car" series of toys. When wound, the car moves erratically and unpredictably, spinning around and popping wheelies, hence the name "crazy" car. There were three versions of the college themed crazy car, with this version known as the "Queen of the Campus", referring to a homecoming royalty theme and then two versions of this line, one with a molded female figure in the driver's seat, and the second with the "Queen of the Campus" represented only through the lithography printed on the car's body (as on the hood of this toy). The crazy car series was extremely popular for Marx and remained a key staple of their vehicle line for many decades. Marked, "Marx", trademarked logo on passenger side below windshield. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
4.5" x 4" x 6".

Condition
Very good condition. Minor paint nicks and edgewear. Tested and working.

Medium
Lithographed tin.

Signature
Marked, "Marx", trademarked logo on passenger side below windshield.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.