Bidspirit auction | Louis Marx Amos n Andy

Louis Marx Amos n Andy Fresh Air Tin Taxicab Toy - This clockwork toy car represents the Fresh Air Taxicab from the Amos n Andy radio program, manufactured by Louis Marx and Co. of New York. The toy is constructed of lithographed tin and features a vibrant orange body with black fenders and accents. Two integrated lithographed tin figures are included, depicting the character Amos driving and Andy seated in the rear. The hood is printed with Fresh Air Taxicab Co. of America Incorporated, while the side panels include the text Amos n Andy, Check and Double Check, and Rate 2 a 2k am02. The rear panel contains a copyright for Correll and Gosden and a facsimile signature. The maker's mark, Made by Louis Marx and Co. New York U.S.A., is visible on the lower rear edge. The underside features a large, exposed external clockwork spring and an internal gear mechanism. The vehicle is equipped with a wire front bumper, a windshield frame, and four wheels with lithographed spoke patterns. A small inventory label is present on the underside with the handwritten text A6MK # 54.