This is a rare and highly collectible Marx Mystery Car from the 1930s — a large pressed steel and tin lithographed coupe toy car in green. The words 'Mystery Car' are clearly lithographed on the door panel, along with decorative Art Deco-style pinstriping and flame graphics that are characteristic of this era. The Mystery Car featured a friction or wind-up mechanism that allowed it to steer itself in a mysterious pattern without being guided, making it a popular novelty toy of the Depression era. This is a large-scale toy, approximately 14-16 inches in length, with pressed steel construction, stamped tin wheels, and lithographed body details. The front grille, fenders, running boards, and coupe roofline are all beautifully formed in classic 1930s streamline Art Deco style. A pull string is still attached at the front bumper area. Condition: Used/Played with — displays heavy patina, surface rust, oxidation, and paint loss consistent with 80+ years of age. There is some body distortion and creasing visible on the front fenders and hood area. The lithography on the door panel remains legible. No mechanism has been tested. Sold as-is for display or restoration. This is a genuine antique toy, not a reproduction. What's Included: The toy car body as shown. No original box. A fantastic piece for antique toy collectors, tin toy enthusiasts, or Depression-era Americana collectors. Ships carefully packaged for protection.