One of the icons of the 1950s, good times, and great childhoods is of course a timeless classic, the pedal go kart. If you had a pedal go kart as a child it is probably one of your fondest memories cruising your pedal go kart up and down the driveway or around the sidewalk in your neighborhood. If you didn’t have a pedal go kart as a child he probably still have memories about the kids who did have one or the shiny one at the toy store that your parents could never quite afford.
Even in 2010 a pedal go kart still inspires awe in just about every child. Talk about great memories, imagine dad on the driveway washing the family cruiser and his four-year-old son next to him polishing his pedal go kart.
If you’re looking for a great deal on the pedal go kart for your child the Internet is a fantastic place to start. Most car dealerships parts departments have small pedal go kart versions of their high-end vehicles. I still remember drooling over a Mercedes 300 SL pedal go kart hanging above the parts counter at our local dealership. However, to buy that pedal go kart at the dealership can be a pretty pricey proposition. I recommend looking online at local toy stores and car dealerships to find the exact pedal go kart you want for your child and then price shopping that model on places like eBay and Amazon.com. If you are not so particular about the type of pedal go kart you are looking for you can be lucky enough to find one at a garage sale, swap meet, or flea market. If you’re lucky enough to stumble upon the all metal 1950s style of pedal go kart at a good price I highly recommend purchasing it. This type of pedal go kart is now considered art Americana and some are worth thousands of dollars at art and antique auctions. If you are sitting on one of these prized beauties may be a hand-me-down from your grandmother or grandfather be sure you’re keeping it in good condition, rust free and it’s probably a good idea to have your pedal go kart appraised by a professional if it is any older than 20 years old.