the man as any other full grown adult sometimes finds himself mesmerized by products for children that only an adult can truly appreciate. and that is because sometimes these “toys” are more fit for display rather than a child playing with them. while examples are many, the dandy cat has put its paw on 3 so that is what we are going to present today. and we are going to go alphabetically.
1. Auto Union type C Pedal Car by AUDI
Auto Union Type C pedal car by AUDI image via seriouswheels.com
Auto Union Type C pedal car by AUDI - image via seriouswheels.com
Auto Union Type C pedal car by AUDI - image via seriouswheels.com
manufactured by AUDI engineers in 999 units, this pedal car is a 1:2 scale version of the original Auto Union type C, a racing legend of the 30’s. at around £10,000 the 2 meters replica features a 7 speed transmission, hand brake leaver and disc brakes wooden dashboard and leather covered steering wheel. be sure to check it out at Serious Wheels [click on photos] or at the AUDI shop.
2. the Bugatti Type 52 – Baby Bugatti
Bugatti Type 52 at the Allan Stone Gallery - http://www.allanstonegallery.com/ via daddytypes.com
Replica Type 52 by Authentic Models
Replica Type 52 by Authentic Models
the type 52, known as the Baby Bugatti, is a half scale version of the racing Type 35. built originally for Ettore’s son [5 years old] it was first unveiled at the 1927 Milan Automobile Show. estimated at 499 produced pieces, this baby Bugatti featured an electric engine with a top speed of 11 miles per hour. selling at six figures sums today [mostly because they are so rare] the car features leather seats and was primarily sold in the 30’s to well off celebrities, royalty or bankers. for those of you not willing to spend quite that much Authentic Models offers a hand made aluminium replica that only lacks the engine and batteries [ 
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3. Morgan SuperSport Junior pedal car
Morgan SuperSport Junior via seriouswheels.com
Morgan SuperSport Junior via seriouswheels.com
built to celebrate 1909’s first iconic Morgan 3 wheeler designed by HFS Morgan this pedal car is made in the same factory as all the other Morgans. hand made in aluminium and featuring an imitation cast V-twin engine, this 2/3 replica will be made in 500 units. the cost is kept on request only but there is a £500 reservation fee. more information at Morgan Motors.
these are the 3 toys the man and the dandy cat would like to show to you today. the man secretly desires the type C Auto Union to keep in the living room as a statement of style, and the dandy cat would sure like to sleep in that leather seat, but that is a whole different story.
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