Louis Marx and Company - Tin toy - Rocket Racer - 1950-1960 - U.S.

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Rocket Racer, a tin toy by Louis Marx and Company (USA) from the 1950s–60s, about 40 cm long, with a functional wind-up mechanism, in good condition with vivid original colours and no original box.

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Rocket Racer – Vintage tin toy by Louis Marx and Company USA, 1950s/60s

Period: the 50s and 60s.
Description: Beautiful vintage tin toy, model Rocket Racer, produced by the renowned American company Marx. An iconic piece of post-war production, characterized by aerodynamic design and vibrant decorations inspired by space racing. The pilot is painted in military green, with a red hat and red steering wheel. The sides bear the inscription 'ROCKET RACER' and stylized flame motifs.
Technical specifications
Material: tin
• Mechanism: operation with a spring (tested and confirmed to work)
• Wheels: 4 black wheels with green centers.
Length: about 40 cm
Original colors still vivid
Conditions: good, with signs of age and patina consistent with the age (scratches, small abrasions).
Note to collectors:
Authentic MARX model, a historic American toy brand.
Important dimensions (40 cm), rare to find in good condition.
Working spring mechanism

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Rocket Racer – Vintage tin toy by Louis Marx and Company USA, 1950s/60s

Period: the 50s and 60s.
Description: Beautiful vintage tin toy, model Rocket Racer, produced by the renowned American company Marx. An iconic piece of post-war production, characterized by aerodynamic design and vibrant decorations inspired by space racing. The pilot is painted in military green, with a red hat and red steering wheel. The sides bear the inscription 'ROCKET RACER' and stylized flame motifs.
Technical specifications
Material: tin
• Mechanism: operation with a spring (tested and confirmed to work)
• Wheels: 4 black wheels with green centers.
Length: about 40 cm
Original colors still vivid
Conditions: good, with signs of age and patina consistent with the age (scratches, small abrasions).
Note to collectors:
Authentic MARX model, a historic American toy brand.
Important dimensions (40 cm), rare to find in good condition.
Working spring mechanism

Translated Show original

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Louis Marx and Company
Model/ Name
Rocket Racer
Period
1950-1960
Country of Origin
U.S.
Condition
Good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Tin
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New
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Objects in auction
Private

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