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Late 1940s American Amusement Park Car, "Little Red Convertible"
$3,650
£2,783.97
€3,170.26
CA$5,129.36
A$5,594.29
CHF 2,963.48
MX$67,067.61
NOK 37,741.54
SEK 34,511.84
DKK 23,684.98
About the Item
American amusement park car, "Little Red Convertible." A late 1940s streamline design similar to a Packard or Hudson of this post war era. Solid rubber Goodyear tires on two-piece rims. No functional steering, steering wheel spins free. "Whee!" Operated on a tow or gravity system with independent sprung, turning front suspension or wheels. Solid rear axel. A solid cast aluminum body with later red paint. Very heavy 150 lbs + Renewed interior over the rusted steel original floors. Looks good from every angle. Low center of gravity.
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 60 in (152.4 cm)
- Style:Streamlined Moderne (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Chips to paint, renewed trunk lid, wood seat and floor boards. Wear to rubber tire tread but all complete and intact.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 15012710494109
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