Vintage Marx Walt Disney Donald Duck Racing Kart with Friction Drive
This lot is a vintage Marx Walt Disney Donald Duck Racing Kart with friction drive, offered in its original box. The kart is a figural toy in the form of Donald Duck, the Disney character, seated at the wheel of a cream-coloured chassis with red bodywork, black tyres and light green hubs. The box identifies the toy as Walt Disney’s Donald Duck Racing Kart with Friction Drive, and the artwork on the lid and sides depicts the character driving a red racing kart on a grassy course. Donald is moulded in blue, white and yellow, with a blue sailor cap, a red tie and a steering wheel in front of him.
Condition, Originality and Collector Interest
The kart and its original packaging are offered as found, and the lot shows age-related wear. The figure has light marks and flecks to the blue jacket and the chassis shows general handling wear. The box is worn, with edge wear, creasing and tears to the flaps and corners, and one side panel is detached and loose. Retaining the original box with its printed artwork and Walt Disney licensing is significant for collectors of vintage character toys, as boxed examples of mid-century Disney toys are less commonly found in this state. This lot will appeal to collectors of Marx toys, Disney memorabilia and vintage friction-driven toys.










