Archive for February, 2012
Antique Pedal Fire Truck
Fire Trucks are classified into many functions, let’s focus on the specialized Fire Trucks for particular tasks. The Tiller, or Tractor drawn Aerial, is a specialized Ladder Truck, with separate steering for both front and rear wheels, rendering maneuverability in tight places. The Hydraulic Platform or “Snorkel” is a Ladder Truck, equipped with an Articulating Hydraulic Arm. Water Tenders, are large water reservoirs, mostly used in Rural Areas, where water is not readily available; also known for utilizing Flood Water. Wild-land Fire Engines, make no mistake will roll out as a 4×4, compatible to mountains and hills. Symbolized is an early Pedal Fire Truck , typical of the Vintage Fire Engines in the 30′s; Surely- your Lil’ Fireman will be thrilled, to squelch a make-believe fire in your neighborhood, and reap memories for a Lifetime.
55' Chevy Classic Pedal Car
Classics have dazzled car entthusiasts for the last 60 years, from the days of Rock-n-Roll’s birth, Juke Boxes and Drive-Up Diners, Classic Cars bring back memories for many Americans- you either rode in one as a kid or you had your own Classic Hobby, tinkering away in your Garage. The love affair goes on today, with local cruise nights prevalent in many American towns, especially during the summer months. Families will wander down Main Street to see Classic Cars in all makes and models, and have the enjoyment of taking in a mouth-watering Hamburger Joint and slurpin down their most flavorful Malt ! It’s always fun to talk to an Owner, and recap his story- to find how he or she accomplished their Restoration Marvel. Today we offer a similar Kids car, one of the endearing Pedal Classics Car , that many Americans have enjoyed and loved for years, the 55′ Chevy Classic, Truly – a Ride on Toy that will thrill any Lil’ Tyke or Princess.
Deluxe Pink Roadster Pedal Car
Are you looking for a unique item for a Raffle- for a wonderful cause in your community, how about considering a beautifully crafted Pedal Cars Kids Love ? Someone has a Medical condition, that needs Donors to promote healing; or you want a promotional gift for Scholarship or Grant; maybe you’ve got a week-end Benefit coming up to promote Training for someone; perhaps a Children’s Daycare Center is in need of a Ride on Toy, or it’s a Medical Research Center for Children; regardless- these Gems will certainly help accomplish your Mission, making unique and thrilling gifts for the promotion of preserving any Cause.
Deluxe Blue Roadster Pedal Car
Thinking of doing something new and unique for Spring Vacation, perhaps going skiing in a Mountain Resort like “Big Sky” Montana, maybe bask in an Island Paradise in the Caribbean, or discover some European Villages. You long to do something out of the ordinary, see and experience something that is refreshing, inspiring and unmatched. Before you get away, consider giving your cherished Lil’ Tyke or Princess a parallel experience- a truly unique and thrilling gift, from our Vintage Pedal Cars . Truly, a charming Ride on Toy, that will become an Heirloom, and cast memories for a Lifetime.
Ride on Toy
Our Lil’ Flamed Racer, one in a series of Racers ready to ride, an exciting little Ride on Toy, will give your youngster the mobility they so often seek. This little Gem allows them to Scoot-a-long at their own pace, and resides on our delightful Pedal Car Toy page. With red fenders and custom graphic flames, your Lil’ Tyke or Princess will love to grip it’s chrome steering wheel. Surely, a Gem for a stepping-stone to a full blown Antique Pedal Car.
Wings Coca Cola Clock
Within the Political Arena of today, there are pressing Issues that need over-hauling. However while “Time” is like the Virus that keeps compounding the National Debt, and has the potential to become all consuming. If we can focus on the person, who best represents experience in job creation, bringing budgets from the Red into the Black, then time combined with increased revenue will heal the National Debt. With increased revenues, Americans will be able to purchase beautifully crafted time-pieces like our Neon Coca Cola Clock ; but will have to elect the guy who has taken failing companies, cut waste, and re-structured them into innovative, productive companies, creating thousands of jobs for Main Street. It’s “Time” to make the right choice- for experience.
CR 12 D1 Crosley Jukebox
Few things bring back more memories for those who were of age during the 1950′s than a good old jukebox. Whether the mere thought of one of the glowing machines makes you think about sitting around the table with your friends in a local diner after schools or taking to the dance floor with your high school sweetheart while your favorite ballad played, a jukebox has the power to evoke memories that you had thought were long forgotten. Therefore, for most, owning a jukebox means that you own a bit of history…a history that is rooted in simpler and more carefree times.
In its heyday, the jukebox provided commercial free music on demand, and allowed for people to shuffle through a vast selection of the contemporary songs to find just the one that they wanted to hear. This concept was a revolutionary one, and paved the way for future music technologies in many aspects. Teeny-boppers and adults, alike, flocked to these lit up music boxes that were larger than life to listen to the ballad or rock-n-roll tune that they’d been waiting to hear, and were more than happy to put in all of their pocket change to fill the room with the sweet sounds of Elvis or Patsy Cline.
Even though these magical music machines might have ties to the past for some, the younger generation is now seeing just how wonderful and unique owning a jukebox can be. Having one in your home might have once been considered old fashioned, but now these light up symbols of bygone days are highly coveted by a wide range of age groups. Something about them seems to fascinate us and bring out the child in us, regardless of how old we are.
Aside from its aesthetic appeal, there are a number of reasons why owning a jukebox is a wonderful idea. They make fantastic conversation pieces, they play a wide selection of music, and they are great to have at parties. You’re sure to find that having one in your home will liven up any party and complete any nostalgia collection. Though most of us are now straying away from these beautiful music makers, and purchasing digital players instead, there will always be a place for the jukebox in our homes and in our hearts.
Many of the jukeboxes that are sold today come equipped to play your digital music or am/fm radio, so you can get the best of both worlds. That Oldies Jukebox that you’ve been dreaming about, with its neon lights and chrome plating, can now play music from your favorite bands with crystal clear quality. Bring a piece of history into your home with an affordable and truly unique jukebox, and be the envy of all your friends.
Lionel Pedal Train
When Joshua Lionel Cowen’s family immigrated to America in the late 19th Century, the Railroads were at the heart of America’s success, and literally inspired Lionel to invent the first Lionel Pedal Train Cars . He would spend his whole life prodding America’s passion with the romance of the Rails. He told children that the Lionel Train would equip them for their Adult life. Soon Fathers were inspired to join their offspring in Model Train Hobbies, lending itself to a richer Family Circle. With growing popularity, Lionel’s layouts sprung up in more living rooms across America, and became an Icon as we know it today. Today Lionel continues to nurture the Family Circle, by inventing new technologies.
Pink Sadface Pedal Car
In the early 20th Century, epidemics, influenza, polio and tuberculosis swept thru the United States. As children recovered, part of the prescribed natural treatments often included TLC from home, fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. Many Pedal Car Manufacturers of the day touted the restorative powers of the Pedal Car. Kids Pedal Cars exercised legs and limbs, developes strong stomach muscles, and results in a vigorous daily cycle. Parents believed in the Pedal Car as a way to promote recuperation and provide mobility. The sheer joy of receiving one, and peddling one on a beautiful sunny day must have been the best kind of Medicine.
CR 1201 Crosley Jukebox
Coin operated Music Boxes and Player Pianos were the first forms of Automated Coin -Operated Musical Devices. In 1890, the nickel-in-the-slot phonograph was introduced by Glass and Arnold, with the music being heard thru listening tubes. In 1918, Hobart Niblack patented the first Automatic Record Changer, effectively becoming the first Selective Jukebox. In 1927, Seeburg introduced the Electrostatic Loudspeaker with a Record Player with eight records. Later he improved selection, by mounting 10 turntables vertically on a spindle, leaving the selection to the customer, by moving the Tone Arm; this being the Springboard, catipulting Seeburg, Wurlitzer and Crosley into the Jukebox arena, we enjoy today. Jukebox were the craze from the 40′s – 60′s; today the Jukebox’s history has followed the wave of technological improvements in Music Reproduction, symbolized by our Crosley Neon Bubbler Oldies Jukebox, with a 10-disk CD Changer and i Pod Docking Station, Percolating Bubble Tubes, and much more. Surely, the sound will knock your socks off, if the body doesn’t, while this Musical Marvel cranks out your cherished tunes.
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