c.1950 Marx, Driver Training Car (Yellow Roof) in Original Box
The "Car No.1 Safe Driving School" automobile was the follow-up vehicle to Marx's Tricky Taxi. It was advertised as being able to stop before plunging over the edge of a table. That rarely happened. Although today this vehicle can usually be found somewhat easily many are scratched, scraped, dented, chipped, or are missing the plastic roof. This example was most likely played with a few times and then stored. It's in excellent+ to near mint condition and comes complete with its original box. The car is all tin litho with attached key and spring wound mechanical motor. The extensively detailed lithography has text on the sides, front hood, and rear trunk. The Marx logo appears on the driver's door. The front grille resembles an early 50's Studebaker coupe. The chassis underside is also very well detailed showing the engine, transaxle, frame, exhausts, and gas tank. The wheels on the sides are litho as well. Movement is provided with the three wheels underneath the car. The box is a simple text style with the name of the toy and manufacturer on nearly every panel. It has most of its original 89¢ price sticker on one of the end flaps. Size: 6¾" x 2¾". Sold: Mar. 2006
Price Sold: $ 220
