Austin Pedal Car

"First Ride"

LENGTH: 5 ft. 3 in.
WIDTH: 2 ft. 3 in.
HEIGHT: 2 ft. 2-1/2 in.
WEIGHT: 74-1/2 lbs.

Treadle operation, with pedals adjustable for leg reach

Drive taken through right-hand rear wheel only, to provide differential action

Two position adjustable hand-brake, operating leather cinch strap over lined brake wheel

Pressed steel wheels fitted with Dunlop 12-1/2 x 2-1/4 inch pneumatic tires

Spring spoke steering wheel

Pressed steel bodywork with felt-padded seating and leather-cloth upholstery

Dummy O.H.V. "engine" complete with sparking plugs and leads, under bonnet

Leather bonnet straps

Tachometer and speedometer gauge decals under glass

Windscreen

Chromium bumpers front and rear

Brilliant overall finish

Approx 3,000 made

Modeled after 1930s-era Austin 7 race car

Cost: £25 when purchased new in 1950 at Selfridges Ltd. Oxford Street, London

Detail of restored example:

Sussex, England 1950