It could be used as it currently stands, or it could be restored and used by a child. Complete reproduction pedal cars are available, but there’s nothing quite like the real deal. The Murray Flat-Front pedal car is an icon, and this one is a surprisingly good survivor from the 1950s. One positive is that the original seat pad is still intact, and that fact alone is amazing. If the car is to be restored a new windshield frame might be required, as this one is quite bent. Once again, replacements for almost every conceivable part are now available. The original pedals and rods are still present, and the owner says that it all works as it should. This Murray is so good and so close to complete that it is nothing short of a miracle. These are still present on this one, and look like they would also restore quite nicely. One of the distinctive features of the Murrays of this era was the starburst hubcaps.
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These are also available online, so it appears that it would be possible to undertake a full restoration of the car if so desired. The little racks at the back housed a pair of tiny wooden ladders, one on each side. The pedal car does display a few bumps and dings, but none of these appear to be too bad. However, reproduction items are available online, and you can find a light for as little as $60. As well as the chrome bell, the pedal car would have had a battery-powered light on the hood, but this is now gone. The paint is showing the wear and tear of years of use but is in surprisingly good condition for a toy of this age. This Flat-Front is a miniature fire engine, which is exactly the same as the one that I had. They manufactured a number of different styles and types of vehicles, including cars styled as Fire Chief vehicles, and even pedal tractors. antique bicycles, particularly the balloon-tire models of the 1930s1950s. I just bought a Texas Ranger Rangerette Quarterhorse bike, 20 inch with high rise handle bars, sissy bar and banana seat. was an imported brand, Murray made sure the. An original in showroom condition would belong next to a Hopalong Cassidy in a museum. Initially operating in Detroit, Michigan, they shifted operations to Cleveland, Ohio, and actually became known as Murray following the conclusion of World War II. Its in good enough condition that most of its original components could probably be used. This one was manufactured by the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, which was established in 1910. The owner is asking $189 for this miniature classic.Ĭlassic toys are very popular today, and metal pedal cars are highly sought. The Murray pedal car is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist. Barn Finder Roger referred the pedal car to us, so thank you so much for rekindling some of my childhood memories, Roger. The reason why was because when I was a lad, I actually had one identical to this.
As soon as I saw this vintage pedal car come across the desks here at Barn Finds, I just knew that I had to write about it.
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