wheeledhorseman 574 #1 Posted March 19, 2014 Saw this and just had to have it. Its a kiddies pedal car from the fifties made in the UK by Triang. Unlike kids toys today, this was made from steel not plastic and although it's got some surface rust over the years it's in amazing shape for its age. I've seen them for sale on stalls at shows but only very occasionally and usually with more rust than paint and with tyres or other parts missing. This one's got four good tyres (well 5 actually) and all with the hub caps still in place. Despite it's simplistic design it still captures the iconic Willys MB / Ford GPW 'WW2 jeep' look. If the paintwork was in better order I'd just wipe it with oil and keep it original but there's a couple of welding repairs to do where the front fenders have come away from the body tub and overall it's just a bit beyond avoiding a repaint. Looking forward to taking it to shows along with the real thing Andy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #2 Posted March 19, 2014 I can see why you bought it, will complement the jeeps! Now I want to see a pic of you or your son in it :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #3 Posted March 19, 2014 That looks very neat, who wouldn't like to have one of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #4 Posted March 20, 2014 Pretty darn neat. Seems as though the old pedal cars are making a huge comeback recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,943 #5 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) My brother got a Jeep just like that in 1958 for Christmas and I got a Little Red Tractor! Edited March 20, 2014 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jparkes43 329 #6 Posted March 20, 2014 Wow that IS cool James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #7 Posted March 20, 2014 i could use that to drive to work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stretch44875 3 #8 Posted March 20, 2014 Neat! Grille looks almost full size. I've got a 2A, and couple old cj5's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #9 Posted March 20, 2014 what an excellent little project to restore , great find Andy , i bet you will enjoy doing that little beauty up . The Austin J40 bring some serious money , £3000 + ive seen them going for , infact ihave seen another austin for sale at nearly £6000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #10 Posted March 20, 2014 That looks very neat, who wouldn't like to have one of those. Totally agree!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #11 Posted March 20, 2014 Excellent Resto subject Andy, nothing like a complete change that you can tinker with . Look forward to seeing the finished article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
