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1940s Coney Island Amusement Park Kiddie Car Fire Engine in Original Condition

$975
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£732.94
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€849.71
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CA$1,361.25
CA$2,722.5050% Off
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CHF 793.34
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NOK 10,057.52
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SEK 9,490.02
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About the Item

Produced by Pinto Bros Mfg of Coney Island, New York, this all-original 1940s firetruck was part of a circular ride at the famed Coney Island Amusement Park. Featuring lucky Number 4 on the side, dual metal ladders, front and back seats with wooden slats, wooden floor boards, metal wheels, curved running boards and bells to ring on front and back. A wonderful piece of Americana from a gentler time. Lucky Number 7 on the side, dual metal ladders, front and back seat with tiller steering on front end and steering wheel in the back. Running boards, dual reflectors, diamond plate, crank handles, and pretend gauges, upholstered seats, curved railings, a bell to ring on the front, and so much more; they were outfitted with 4 different types of wheels from time to time and there were other subtle changes.
  • Attributed to:
    Pinto Brothers Mfg. (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some loss to paint but is in remarkable shape consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1071224405792

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