Amos N Andy Fresh Air Taxi Tin Litho Wind Up Toy by Louis Marx Co c 1930s USA

Description

Item Description
3.5x8x5" tall tin litho toy w/built-in key. Marx. ©1930 Correll & Gosden. Original parts include horseshoe hood ornament, headlights, taxi flag on windshield frame, crank and separate tin litho figures of Amos, Andy and their dog. No Plastic windshield
Car's body has related text including "Fresh Air Taxi Cab Co. Of America, Inc." name plus "Check And Double Check," etc.
Car has simulated wear and tear such as dents and dings, patched tires as well as mud splashed on fenders and running boards. Toy was designed to travel forward before coming to a stop, then shake, causing the figures of Amos and Andy to bounce up and down before resuming forward motion.
The toy does not work but all the gears and key seem to be in place and may need oiling and repair.
Toy shows scattered wear w/some edge wear and a few scratches/nicks, but remains bright, glossy and Fine. It is dusty/dirty and needs to be cleaned. Please inspect all pictures for additional item detail