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For generations pedal cars and ride on toys have been a magical part of childhood and enduring appeal for these classic toy cars is testimony of the amount of fun and joy they bring to kids.

Kids are little people on the go with energy to burn and manufacturers have been making pedal cars and ride ons with our children in mind for decades. The joy these pint sized cars were for kids yesterday, is just as magical today as they will be tomorrow

The endless hours of fun these very unique toy cars provide, lies in there ability to empower a child`s imagination and free their creativity to explore all sorts of adventures.

From toddler to pre-teen there is a pedal car or ride on to match your child. From classic hot rod roadsters to fire trucks, even exotic luxury Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Mercedes. The fun doesn`t stop just with pedal cars. The extended family has grown to include pedal trains, pedal planes, and pedal tractors.

Yes pedal cars and ride on toys, like the automobile has made a home for itself in world history. Whatever the adventure, you can watch your child put the pedal to the metal with 1KHP=1 kid horse power and 2 foot lbs. of torque.  You and I know, kids just want to pedal for fun.

Now a pedal car query…. The year was 1965.  A pedal car was designed after its full sized parent…What is the model name of this world famous  car?

We welcome answers as comments if you like.

rare Austin Junior Forty (J40) pedal car. Built by disabled Welsh miners as a government sponsored make work project. The cars were built from metal off cuts and painted the same way as the actual A40 cars.

I was doing a little research history on pedal cars the other day because I was considering buying one as a gift. These wonderful little pedal cars and ride on toys can be traced as far back as the late 1800s.

Pursued through the 1900s in the United States,  England, France and Australia, where these pedal toys were wide spread.

In the USA, pedal cars were made by companies such as Toledo with American National Automobiles and Murray with Steelcraft, both based out of Ohio. Model T Roadsters are a familiar pedal car ride with the Steelcraft stamp on it .

In the UK, it was Line Bros., with familiar Tri-ang who made the most popular pedal car in England. The J-40 modeled after the 1949 A-40. In France, there was Bon Marche` selling them before the war and Eureka after the war. Down under in Australia there was Cyclops whose pedal car designs were based on full sized US models at the time. 

As adults it can be very enjoyable surfing through history of these great little pedal toys, because for a lot of us it brings back cherished memories, when we were kids and our own special pedal car ride.  I am sure our children and grandchildren do not contemplate history of the sweet ride they just received.  You and I know, kids just want to pedal for fun.

Now for a pedal car query — What does the J in J-40 stand for?

We welcome answers in the form of comments if you choose.

Fire Truck Pedal Car!

posted by Munchkin @ 10:34 AM
Sunday, April 4, 2010

Fire Truck Pedal Car

There is nothing like a bright red pedal fire truck to get a child so excited.

With a bell to ring loudly, your child will find themselves pedaling quickly to put out the fire.

Aside from comic books and caped costumes, you can introduce them to the valiant people who risk their lives in the line of service by bringing them to places like fire stations.

Choosing toys like fire truck pedal cars is such a great idea.

A fire truck pedal car that has removable ladders, a bell and a tank you pump up and spray water from a hose.

I can’t wait!!

Big Wheel Wild Kerle

The original Big Wheel provided fun play for millions of children and enhanced the early development of their motor skills.  Because of its huge popularity, many of today’s parents have special childhood memories that include endless hours of joy on their Big Wheel.

The Big Wheel pedal powered toy was first developed by Louis Marx Toys and presented to the public at the 1969 New York Toy Fair.  The Big Wheel immediately became a national success.

Big Wheel is ready to provide future generations the memories millions of children have experienced over the past four decades.  Big Wheel ride on toy will continue to be a major pop culture icon of America.

With a relaxed seating position, the curved handlebars and the Over-Sized-front wheel make this a great ride-on toy.  You too can be wild!  On the new BIG Wheel vehicle with the cool design of the wildest football team in the world.

The Dream? Classic Mercedes SL Pedal Car!

posted by Munchkin @ 12:25 PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Mercedes SL Pedal Car

Thanks to some deep cover investigative reporting, which no doubt involved several highly uncomfortable exchanges over the Mercedes SL pedal car - don’t forget the cream!  It has been discovered that Mercedes SL is indeed the envy of the neighbourhood.

Oh man, if money grew in my backyard, a real Mercedes SL would look good in the driveway.  That would be like Christmas morning every day!

If you were having any doubts about whether you are demographically appropriate for the new Mercedes SL class pedal car, let me clear them up right now:

Wild horses couldn’t drag me away!

Major League Baseball Pedal Car Fans!

posted by Munchkin @ 11:42 AM
Tuesday, September 8, 2009

New York Yankees Pedal Car

New York Yankees Fans Pedal Car - New York Yankees Fans!!!

What better way for your child to cheer for their beloved Yankees than driving the officially licensed Major League Baseball pedal car. This is the perfect New York Yankees Memorabilia for any New York Yankees fan!

Lead Free and Kid Safe!

Pedal cars provide interactive physical fun for your child and an opportunity to support their favorite Major League Baseball team.

Pedal cars are pedal powered allowing your child to pedal the car both forward and in reverse. Your child will pedal their heart away while racing towards another championship!

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