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1940'S Continental Childs Pedal Car
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1940'S Continental Childs Pedal Car

1920 - 1940
Sold 5 February 2026 · The Old Yard
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Description

A 1940's Continental Pedal Car, possibly manufactured by Torck of Belgium.  In original condition with the emblem of St Etienne on the rear and MFA on the front.

With age related signs of wear and use.

Length 85 cm

Width 42 cm

Height 37 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Vintage Childrens Pedal Car to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1192735
Dealers Internal Reference
5311
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Description
A 1940's Continental Pedal Car, possibly manufactured by Torck of Belgium.  In original condition with the emblem of St Etienne on the rear and MFA on the front.

With age related signs of wear and use.

Length 85 cm

Width 42 cm

Height 37 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Vintage Childrens Pedal Car to the 1940s.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192735
Dealers Internal Ref
5311
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

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A side view of a vintage blue metal childrens pedal car with worn paintwork and four wheels resting on a painted wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A side view of a vintage blue metal childrens pedal car with worn paintwork and four wheels resting on a painted wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

1940'S Continental Childs Pedal Car

Archive II A side view of a vintage blue metal childrens pedal car with worn paintwork and four wheels resting on a painted wooden surface. View II
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The Old Yard
Telephone 07871 734500
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Oswestry
Shropshire
United Kingdom
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A side view of a vintage blue metal childrens pedal car with worn paintwork and four wheels resting on a painted wooden surface.
1940's Continental Childs Pedal Car
Ref: SA1192735
A side view of a vintage blue metal childrens pedal car with worn paintwork and four wheels resting on a painted wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChildrens Toys
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Industrial
  • MaterialSteel, Iron, Rubber
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsPressed steel body, Steering wheel, Spoked wheels, Distressed paint
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

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Pedal cars first emerged in the late 19th century following the invention of the safety bicycle, becoming mass-produced status symbols for children by the mid-20th century, often mirroring full-sized automobile designs of their era.

These toys were typically constructed from heavy-gauge pressed steel, iron components, and rubber tyres, featuring functional mechanical steering and pedal-driven chains or crank axles.

Authentic period pieces feature genuine age-related patination, heavy pressed metal construction, cast iron or rubber wheels, and manufacturing construction methods characteristic of mid-20th-century toy factories rather than modern lightweight replicas.

Placing a vintage pedal car on a low shelf, in an empty corner, or atop a sturdy cabinet introduces industrial character and playful nostalgia to a living space without overwhelming contemporary design aesthetics.

Preservation involves keeping the item in a stable, dry environment away from moisture to prevent further oxidisation, occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to stabilise existing rust and original paintwork.
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