Rare Vintage 1940s Louis Marx "Jumpin' Jeep" Tin Litho Mechanical Wind-Up Toy | Made in USA

Bring a piece of mid-century American toy history into your collection! Manufactured by the iconic Louis Marx & Company around 1947, this vintage "Jumpin' Jeep" (Model 22C) is a classic post-WWII mechanical tin-lithograph collectible.

This colorful tin vehicle features four detailed military personnel with helmeted heads, complete with yellow uniforms and goggles. Designed with Marx's signature "eccentric" mechanism, when wound, the jeep leaps, bounces, spins, and shifts directions to simulate rugged off-road action across battlefield terrain.

A must-have piece for collectors of vintage tin toys, WWII-era military memorabilia, or classic Marx mechanical vehicles.

Price guide: $500- $750 USD

Price sale: $325 USD

(Please note that we are always open to reasonable offers. Our offline studio is open by appointment only, so feel free to reach out via email to schedule a visit or ask any questions. Thank you!)

Approximately Dimensions:

Weight: 179 gr

Length: 15 cm

Width: 9 cm

Height: 11 CM

(Please note that measurements are for the product itself and do not include the protective shipping boxes and packaging used to bring it safely to your door)

Very Good Vintage Condition. Shows light paint wear, minor surface scuffs, and age-appropriate patina across the tin litho surfaces. All four figure heads and the metal roll bar are intact. No major dents or missing structural parts observed. Key/wind-up motor mechanism tested for full motion. Vehicle only (no box).

(More item details and condition can be seen in the pictures. We believe in total transparency! All photos are original and captured from every angle, making it easy for you to review the exact condition of each piece)

Great additions for collectors of Marx tinplate toys, vintage wind-up automotive items, or early 20th-century American pop culture decor!