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Pedal cars
When the automobile made its first appearance, the pedal car soon followed. Pedal car history goes back to the 1890's, when most were modelled from the real cars on the road at the time. By the turn of the century all children wished for a pedal car, but unfortunately their cost meant they were playthings for only the wealthy. Basic home made models were made for those children not so fortunate.
The Pedal car interest in America has grown in the past few years to an almost unbelievable level. It is now one of the most desirable, fastest appreciating collectibles to be found today. As well as a children's, it has also now become an adult toy.
There were five well known early manufacturers of pedal cars: American National, Gendron, Steelcraft, Garton, and Toledo wheel. Deluxe pedal cars were bought by the wealthy in the 1920's and 1930's, making it very difficult to find one in really good condition. Some full size car collectors, are selling their collections, and going into pedal car collecting, since there is no maintenance to pedal cars.
Pedal cars of the 1920's and 1930's era are a big part of our history. They have moved from sidewalks into our living rooms for decorating, displays etc. They are nice to admire under the Christmas tree, in the dining room or in the hall. Wherever you place your car, it will always attract the attention of others, and become a focal point of conversation.
Of course, the very early models are expensive to buy because of their history, much the same as any classic car, but there are now many models available in reproduction format, often built to the exact specification, and quality of their counterpart models.
