Pedal Car Collection

Naon Children, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Naon Children, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Naon Children, 1912. Girls and boys with pedal car, doll in push-chair, and miniature fire engine

Small boy in his pedal car plays fetch with his pet dog on the South Denes, Great Yarmouth. 8th August 1949

The Cheeseman boys seen here playing with their new pedal car in Malden September 1936

There was I waiting at the bus stop at Mill Hill London, and along he came. His car said free lifts. So off I went. - I m Christine Mallo, 4 - with Stuart Clarke. It was a bit of a squeeze

1975 Brighton Toy Fair. Police cut backs mean this traffic cop can only pull over children and their pedal cars. This scene was acted out on the sea front at Brighton which is hosting this years toy

Scouts Soap Box Derby at Brighton circa 1948. P009994

1975 Brighton Toy Fair. Police cut backs mean this traffic cop can only pull over children and their pedal cars. This scene was acted out on the sea front at Brighton which is hosting this years toy

1913 Lanchester with gas bag conversion and boy in pedal car. Creator: Unknown
1913 Lanchester with gas bag conversion and boy in pedal car

Ralph (Lord) Montagu as a child in Vauxhall pedal car 1966. Creator: Unknown
Ralph (Lord) Montagu as a child in Vauxhall pedal car 1966

Girl in toy pedal car with dog sitting on running board
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1920s: Girl in toy pedal car with dog sitting on running board

A car with pedals, 1690, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection

CM22 4669 Monkey driver
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Brightly coloured illuminated pedal cars in Yogyakarta city, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Children receive traffic instructions on the playground of their Sidcup Hill School, Kent. 1936

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"Pedal Cars: A Timeless Joyride Through Generations" Step back in time to September 1936, where the Cheeseman boys are captured in pure bliss as they play with their brand new pedal car in Malden. The sheer excitement on their faces is a testament to the timeless joy these miniature vehicles bring. Fast forward to 1913, and we witness a unique gas bag conversion on a Lanchester car, accompanied by a young boy happily pedaling away in his own little vehicle. The creator of this ingenious contraption remains unknown, but their innovation lives on through this captivating image. Lord Ralph Montagu's childhood memories come alive as he poses proudly in his Vauxhall pedal car from 1966. This snapshot captures not only the elegance of the era but also showcases how pedal cars have always been cherished treasures for children throughout history. Travel even further back to 1690 when the concept of cars with pedals first emerged. This vintage illustration reminds us that human-powered transportation has fascinated people for centuries and continues to do so today. In CM22 4669 Monkey driver's playful adventure behind the wheel, we see that they can spark imagination and create endless fun for both kids and adults alike. It's moments like these that make childhood memories truly magical. On South Denes, a small boy finds companionship not only within his beloved pedal car but also with his loyal pet dog who eagerly joins him in playing fetch. These heartwarming scenes remind us of the simple joys found within our everyday surroundings. From Mill Hill London to Brighton Toy Fair, pedal cars have made appearances across various settings throughout history. Whether it be an amusing encounter at a bus stop or police cutbacks leading traffic cops towards alternative means of enforcement – these images capture how pedal cars have become woven into our cultural fabric over time. Lastly, we glimpse into Scout Soap Box Derby at Brighton circa 1948, where young racers showcase their pedal car prowess.