Description

🎓💃 Campus royalty on wheels! This vintage MARX “Queen of the Campus” Eccentric Car from the 1940s is ready to wobble, teeter, and charm its way into your display. Wind it up and enjoy that playful eccentric motion—pure mid-century mechanical joy. 🚗✨

🌟 Highlights

• 🏭 Maker: Louis Marx & Co. (Marx Toys)

• 🎠 Model: “Queen of the Campus” – Eccentric Car

• 🕰️ Era: 1940s vintage original

• 🔧 Mechanism: Tin litho wind-up (tested working)

• 📏 Size: Approx. 6" long

• 🎨 Graphics: Bold period lithography with fabulous shelf presence

✅ Condition (Pre-Owned — Very Good)

• 🔄 Working wind-up at time of listing

• ✨ Very good for age: bright litho, minor scuffs/rubs on high points

• 🛡️ No major dents or structural issues observed

• 📸 See photos for exact condition & completeness

🎯 Why Collectors Love It

• Iconic Marx whimsy + motion = instant conversation piece 😍

• Perfect for tin litho, wind-up, and American 1940s toy collections

• Compact size with big personality—great in a curio or desk display

📦 Shipping & Packaging

• 🚀 Fast shipping & careful packing (protective wrap + sturdy box)

• 📦 Combined shipping available on multiple wins

• 🏠 Ships from a smoke-free, pet-free home

🤓 Friendly Tip

Vintage wind-ups prefer a gentle hand—don’t over-wind and run on a smooth, level surface for best performance. 🌀🙂