Battery-operated toy
Marx, Louis and Co
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1960 - circa 1978
Materials
Plastic
Measurements
Car - 156 mm (length); 70 mm (width), Battery holder - 75 mm (length); 50 mm (width)
Place of origin
Hong Kong
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665136
Summary
A battery operated red plastic racing car with black and silver wheels and grey plastic steering wheel and lamps. The driver is wearing white overalls and a blue helmet, with painted facial features. A green plastic wire connects the car to a black case with a switch to hold a battery.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs M. Cooling in September 1984.
Marks and inscriptions
On the base of the car.: 'MADE IN HONG KONG / MARX / TOYS' On the top of the battery box: 'MADE IN HONG KONG / MARX / TOYS'
Makers and roles
Marx, Louis and Co, maker