Unlike a real bumper car ride commonly found at funfairs, the coin-operated variant uses batteries instead of drawing electricity off of an overhead mesh, and one can ride it anytime instead of having to wait for the operator to start the ride for them.

1950's European Carnival Spaceship that ride restorations have creatively transformed into a Coin Operated Kiddie Ride! Exhibit supply 'Space Patrol Scout Ship'. Pre-production ride built in conjunction with the TV series 'Space Patrol'. Restored in the original Ralston & Purina livery as original. Original Flying Superman Coin Op Kiddie Ride.

The classic carousel in coin-operated style. This kiddy ride comes complete with carousel music that we all remember. You can have this coin-operated ride custom painted in any colors.

2024年11月12日 · Coin Operated Kiddie Ride Restorations. Welcome to a site dedicated to those with a fascination of coin operated rides, kiddie rides, carnival, amusement park, and other rides of all eras. Our mission is simple; to assist collectors with the challenges of restoring fine, classic, and antique rides to they’re past glory.

These coin-operated rides evoke childhood memories and are increasingly being displayed in respected collections. The value of these rides can vary greatly, with notable sales including a 1950s Chris-Craft Woody Speed Boat Ride sold for an incredible $46,000 and a Vintage Horse Race kiddie ride sold at auction.

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This little miniature coin operated ride of Henry Ford’s legendary mechanical ride is perfect for a vintage car buff or a museum displaying icons from the 20th Century. Bally made this Model T ride back in the 1950s.

We can activate your Kiddie Ride by a coin, or simply with a button. Most rides include sounds and music, and some feature flashing lights, pedals, and buttons. Commercial kiddie rides often use simple but colorful equipment, with the driving mechanism usually hidden under vacuum formed plastic covers.

2025年1月9日 · Their first stationary coin operated ride was a two seater carousel, joined by Daisy the Cow and Sammy the Skunk in January 1973. That year also saw the Kiddie Car updated for greater safety. MK Chester also made much larger funfair rides, including the 24-seater flying jumbo juvenile roundabout released in 1974.

In 1953 there were over 20 manufacturers of these coin operated marvels in the US; today, there are none. These mechanical marvels are highly collectable amongst baby-boomers. Because of their rarity, value and undependability, most kiddie rides are in private collections only to be viewed by their owners and friends.