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Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible

$580
£430.38
€501.34
CA$807.36
A$899.07
CHF 467.92
MX$11,085.46
NOK 5,959.29
SEK 5,601.16
DKK 3,740.59
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About the Item

Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars experienced a massive boom in the postwar era, becoming a staple product in the Sears catalog and in toy stores nationwide. This 1960s steel pedal convertible invites you to cruise in style, featuring a faux grille and headlights, bright red hub caps and a metallic teal paint job, now weathered with an antique patina. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian Art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Steel,Enameled,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMCL1111stDibs: LU820042595042

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