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Soap Box Derby

"Iron Sponge Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Rock-Ola Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars and the branded attire of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Rock-Ola Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019
"Rock-Ola Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2019
H 5.5 in W 11.75 in D 5.25 in
"Senzo Titulo (Michelangelo Antonioni), " Mixed-media Sculpture, 2022
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

"Senzo Titulo 'Michelangelo Antonioni'" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Pylon Truck, " Mixed Media Sculpture, 2022
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wire

"Pylon Truck" by Patrick Fitzgerald, 2022
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Maquette Car, " Mixed-Media Sculpture, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper

"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Maquette" by Patrick Fitzgerald
H 7 in W 20.25 in D 2.5 in
"Neapolitan Car, " Mixed-Media Sculpture, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Neapolitan Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paper

"Neapolitan Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Neapolitan Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
H 6.25 in W 15.25 in D 5.25 in
"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Helmet & Jacket, " Graphite on Paper, 2020
Located in Chicago, IL
driver of one of his miniature soap box derby cars, each helmet & jacket is branded with an industrial
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Board, Graphite

"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Helmet & Jacket" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
driver of one of his miniature soap box derby cars, each helmet & jacket is branded with an industrial
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

"New York Blower Car, " Mixed-Media Sculpture, 2019
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Paper

"New York Blower Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Pexto Car, " Mixed-Media Sculpture, 2019
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Denkbilder, " Mixed-Media Sculpture, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard, Canvas, Mixed Media

"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby cars of his youth, each vehicle is an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper

"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Denkbilder" by Patrick Fitzgerald
H 11.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

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1950s Soap Box Derby Car
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s soap box derby car.
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1950s Soap Box Derby Car
H 21 in W 80.5 in D 32.5 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
1950s American soap box derby car.
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1950s American Soap Box Derby Car
1950s American Soap Box Derby Car
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage "Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby Carnival Ride Car
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Vintage " Lucky 13 " Soap Box Derby carnival ride car.
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Located in Richmond, VA
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Folk Art 1930s Race Car Soap Box Derby
Located in Chicago, IL
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Soap Box Derby Car
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Rare and original, great Americana soap box derby car with boat-tail front, car is called "Lighting
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Vintage 1950s American Toys and Dolls

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Soap Box Derby Car
Soap Box Derby Car
W 83 in D 40 in
Soap Box Derby Car
Located in Oakville, CT
1968 Soap Box Derby Car. Dark green paint with red wheels. Needs some attention as the steering
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Soap Box Derby Car
Soap Box Derby Car
H 23.5 in W 35 in D 80 in
1950s Soap Box Derby Racing Car
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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1950s Soap Box Derby Racing Car
1950s Soap Box Derby Racing Car
H 24 in W 76 in D 32 in
Vintage Soap Box Racer Car
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Beloved childhood dream car. Vintage 1950's soap box derby car, original pale blue green finish
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Vintage Soap Box Racer Car
Vintage Soap Box Racer Car
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"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
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"Japanese Paper Car, " Mixed-Media Sculpture, 2020
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Cinema Car
Located in Chicago, IL
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Cinema Car
Cinema Car
H 6.25 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
"Japanese Car of Lost Memory" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
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"Phillips Bakery Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
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Vintage Soap Box Derby Car
Located in Denton, TX
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Vintage Soap Box Derby Car
Vintage Soap Box Derby Car
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"Drawing for Allegheny + Ludlum Car, " Graphite on Paper, 2019
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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"Japanese Paper Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
By Patrick Fitzgerald
Located in Chicago, IL
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"Japanese Paper Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Japanese Paper Car" by Patrick Fitzgerald
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Soap Box Derby Car
Located in Chicago, IL
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1950s American soap box derby car "Kate."
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1950s American Soap Box Derby Car "Kate"
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Soap Box Derby Car
Vintage Soap Box Derby Car
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Vintage Soap Box Derby Car- Red
Vintage Soap Box Derby Car- Red
H 21 in W 78 in D 32 in
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"Black Nasty" Soap Box Car
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Original 1950's Soap Box Derby Helmet
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Soap Box Derby For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal soap box derby for your home. Each soap box derby for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. A soap box derby is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made soap box derby has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Patrick Fitzgerald are consistently popular.

How Much is a Soap Box Derby?

A soap box derby can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $580, while the lowest priced sells for $580 and the highest can go for as much as $2,580.