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Goodoil
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I recently purchased this car in Australia. It was made by Simplex Models, Mineola, New York. I understand Simplex are still in business but I have tried in vain to contact them. Can anybody tell me about Simplex Models and / or any information on this pedal car please.
Gavin Shaw, New Zealand
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Hi, Love the pedal car! Here are some sites I found that are pretty neat and informative, hope they help.
D & S Pedal Car Restoration
PedalCarStation
CollectorsWeekly, where we're at now actually has a great reference area for pedal cars. Good luck!
goodoil, that is one nice old pedal car, It's a keeper.
Love the pedal car!
OK This Car Did It. I've seen me few But not like this one So.......Real Loud!!.
"PEDDLE CARS ARE THE S........T"
Thanks for sharing....off to learn more.
Good to meet you.
3 Minutes literally- found one I'm buying it
Who knows the details of Rust removal will Flitz work?
Acid?
Thanks for Showing er off.
That's great. See what you can find about Simplex Models and let me know.
They were obviously big enough to excite the Ford Motor Co but although they are still in business they are hard to contact.