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Saturday, February 12, 2011

A Tale of 3 Marx Coupes

February 12, 2011

This instalment has to do with 3 almost-identical Marx Coupes from the 1930's. Many sellers on E-Bay don't seem to know their product (antique toys), so they identify this  and other toys as "Marx ++++ Wyandotte+++++. I guess this protects them from potential complaints from buyers.

The coupes were made in the 1930's-early 40's and are made from pressed steel, or is it die-cast. I'll figure that out soon! They're almost the same but for the following different characteristics:

1. The least expensive one was made from thin steel, has no gas cap, and no front steel decor/headlights

2. The middle-priced coupe has thicker-gauge steel and has the gas cap and decorative front steel decor/headlights

3. The most-expensive car has all of the features of the middle-priced car, but has a wind-up mechanism.


1. The least Expensive Coupe - Missing Front Grill




1. Below - Another Least-Expensive Coupe with the Front Grill


2. Below - A Composite of the medium -priced coupe



3. Below - The Most Expensive Coupe







 The 3 Coupes Together