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Rare "Lincoln Futura" Carousel Car by Karel Baeyens for l autopede, Belgium 1956

Price:$12,500

$15,012.49List Price

About the Item

A unique, very rare Lincoln Futura carousel car designed by Karel Baeyens, produced by l'Autopede in Ghent, Belgium, circa 1956. This eye-catching piece has been beautifully renewed after it's original standards. It is made of metal, painted in a beautiful bright green color, with chrome-plated details. The seats are upholstered in red fauxe leather that matches the red painted wooden steering wheels. It even has a windshield and the original l'Autopede manufacturer's tag. All together this car is an amazing find and a true piece of history. It has been a carousel car for many years and is now ready to steal the show as an amazing collectable. The design of this car is based on the Lincoln Futura concept-car that was designed in 1955 by Ghia in Italy. The original car was used as an eye-catcher for car brand Lincoln, placed in big international carsalons. After seeing this, Baeyens was set on having the same model in his collection. With nothing but a picture of the original in his hand, the design process started. The end result: an amazingly accurate miniature! It remains in perfect, completely and professionally restored condition! This is one of the most sought-after pieces by l'Autopede and an absolutely amazing find! Literature: Winkelmolen, P. "l'Autopede, 65 Jaar Vlaamse Draaimolen Attributen", Sitchting Kermis-Cultuur, NL l'Autopede was a unique company that specialized in the production of carousel cars. It started by coincidence, when Bertje Ceuninck -who worked at a fair-, bumped into Baeyens' child that was playing in a tiny car made just for him by his father. Ceuninck asked who made the car, and a partnership was born! After some necessary pushing by Cueninck, Baeyens decided to work with him and the first l'Autopede carousel cars were born. Their cars excel is quality, craftsmanship and design. Nowadays they are much sought-after collectables.

Creator:
L Autopède (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 73.63 in (187 cm)Depth: 34.26 in (87 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Faux Leather,Metal,Wood
Place of Origin:
Belgium
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1956
Condition:
Seller Location:
Wilnis, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU103989064983

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