Tricycle Fetish Blog

Do It Yourself Restoration of Old Irish Mail Car Toy

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:35:27 +0000

I purchased the Irish Mail Car in Stanley NC at a used furniture shop for $60.00. Had no idea what it was, but thought it would be fun to restore for my 2 year old grandson. Knew it was probably from the 20′s or 30′s because of wooden seat and cast iron gears. Brought it [...]

Take Your Dog on a Tricycle Ride – No Basket Required

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:34:32 +0000

We get a lot of emails from companies promoting their products, most of them are only vaguely related to tricycles, but recently we got one with a brand new type of tricycle. The Dog Powered Trike is an adult tricycle that you can strap your dogs into and go for a ride. If you get [...]

Where Can I Get a New Decal / Headbadge for My Vintage Tricycle

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:17:06 +0000

One of the most common type of questions that we get here at TricycleFetish.com is concerning headbadge, decals and company stickers. When restoring an old tricycle, you might be able to get it to look like new with out too much trouble, but there’s always the issue of original decals and artwork. There is no [...]

1930′s Era Tricycle Velomobile

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:42:55 +0000

A TricycleFetish.com visitor sent us this photo, asking for info. The visitor though it would date to about 1935. It would seem that that age is within reason. The velomobile type pedal vehicle has a horn, drum brakes, brake light, headlights. Velomobiles or Velo-cars came into use around the 1930′s and were popular during World [...]

1930′s Garton Tot Tricycle With Replaced Fork/Wheel

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:18:54 +0000

A TricycleFetish.com visitor recently sent us this photo wondering what she had and if it was worth anything. The tricycle is a late 1930′s Garton tot tricycle with a tractor type seat. The front wheel assembly is obviously not original and has been added at some point. It’s pretty hard to tell the condition otherwise [...]

Neat Vintage French Sulky Horse Tricycle

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:01:33 +0000

Recently a TricycleFetish.com visitor sent us this picture of an old sulky type tricycle that he was looking to restore. Unsure of exact age, maker, origins, etc. Still a neat example.

Looking for Info on Hausser Tricycles

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:36:17 +0000

Recently a visitor emailed this picture of a tricycle that was purchased at a flea market. It is marked Hausser on the headbadge and the pedals, appears to be a foreign make. If anyone has any info on the company, please let us know.

Looking for Info on Junkyard Tricycle Find

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:03:55 +0000

Q: got this old tricycle at a junk yard in va looking for car parts , haven’t been able to find out who made it , never seen one with the c shaped backbone like this . sure could use a little help thanks A: You’ve found a vintage Murray Thunder Rod tricycle from the [...]

McClatchie Tri-Bike Convertible Bicycle / Tricycle Riding Toy

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:42:06 +0000

Q: I’m trying to find information regarding a children’s tri-bike that I purchased many years ago at an estate sale. On the pedal are the words “Tri-Bike” and all that’s legible of the manufactures name is either “Mac C….” or “Mac G….”. There is a stamp on the underside of the frame that indicates “DALE [...]

Unknown Old Chain Driven Tricycle Questions

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:26:55 +0000

Q: Hello, I have an unusual 3 wheeled bike–tricycle & I can’t seem to find anyone to help me identify it. It may be a v. rare early schwinn but I don’t know— Can you please take a glance at ebay item #xxxxxxxx & help me out with this thing. Thank You in advance for [...]

Another Obviously Fake Antique Horse Tricycle Sells on eBay for $700

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:47:17 +0000

Recently the “antique” horse tricycle pictured at the left sold on eBay for $700 with nearly $200 shipping…according to eBay’s completed listings anyway. The seller posted the following description: You are bidding on a vintage/antique carved wood horse tricycle. Frame is metal as are the spokes and tires. Wheel is made of wood. Do to the [...]

Seeking Info on Scala Manufacturing Co. Tricycle

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:40:39 +0000

A TricycleFetish visitor recently sent us this photo of a circa 1940 chain driven tricycle. The owner reports that it is marked Scala Manufacturing Co. We have no info on that company and Google doesn’t help much either with a search for the company name turning up only Italian and Asian companies with that name. [...]

1950′s Midwest Tricycle Restoration, Before & After

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:02:40 +0000

Kevin B. sent us the above photo of a completed restoration of a 1950′s era Midwest tricycle that had been passed down in his family for the past 50 years. Kevin did the restoration to pass the tricycle down to his own son. Below are the before and during photos of his project.

1961 Evans Defender Tricycle Restoration – Before and After

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:29:34 +0000

TricycleFetish.com visitor Donald R. recently sent us this photo of his restoration of a 1961 Evans Defender tricycle, which he did as a baby gift for someone. The before picture is below.

Old Tricycle Found in Mexico With Cast Iron Wheels?

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:57:24 +0000

Q: Hello My Name is Hugo, I’m writing from Aguascalientes Mexico. Sometime ago I bought a tricycle in DgO mEX, BUT I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE TRICYCLE. Where can I get more information about this? Thanks a lot and I hope you can help me. A: You’d think that you’d have come to [...]

To Restore or Not Restore Late 1930′s Colson Cadet Tricycle

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:18:16 +0000

One of the most popular questions we receive is whether or not to restore a particular tricycle. We recently received the photo at the left of a vintage Colson tricycle, and the owner was wondering whether a restoration was in his best interest. This is a question that has no real specific yes or no, [...]

Can You Identify a Circa 1959 Wrecker Tow Trike?

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:25:34 +0000

Q: Can you identify the tricycle in the photo. That is me about 1959 in Chattanooga TN. I believe that my dad bought most of my toys at Western Auto and the brand name is Western Flyer. I have yet to even find another photo of such a trike. Thanks, Bob A: Hmm? Don’t know [...]

Early Murray Mercury Tricycle from 1930′s

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:02:31 +0000

Q: I have this tricycle. It has a metal badge on front with Mercury in large letters and murray ohio and other things that I will tell you about. could you please help me with info on when made, cost at time and value today? i would really like to know about it. A: Your [...]

What is This Vintage AMF Junior Ride-On Scooter Tricycle Thingy

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:45:01 +0000

Q: I found a picture of me from 1967 ( I was 1! ) on some sort of AMF riding toy. It has a seat like a tricycle, but there are four wheels instead of three — two on each side — and no pedals. I’d like to know just what this thing is called. [...]

Identifying Tricycle Age Based on Rear Step Design

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:49:11 +0000

Q: Hello, I have an antique tricycle and I am trying to identify the maker, year, and possible value of it. Can you help? I have attached a photo. Thank you for your consideration. Shannon A: I’m sorry Shannon, but your tricycle is far from being an antique. We don’t want to make an example [...]

Great Old Siebert Fendered Tricycle Found in UK

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:59:14 +0000

Q: I’ve just bought this trike and wondered if you could tell me anything about it. Badge on the front says Siebert. A: Your tricycle appears to be a mid-late 1930′s Siebert. It was an American maker that during the 1940′s developed a line of strollers that had wheels that could turn from side to [...]

eBay Seller Scams Buyer Out of $360 on Reproduction Tricycle

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:42:25 +0000

The following article details an email conversation between a site visitor and us here at Tricyclefetish.com. The same photos were later used to scam a buyer on eBay, using the exact opposite of our assessment of the tricycle to lure bidders into bidding on their non-antique tricycle. If you’re interested in the seller’s eBay ID, [...]

Looking for Early 1950′s Police Tricycle w/ Windshield

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:37:43 +0000

Q: Back in the early1950′s to 1957 I got a tricycle for Christmas .It was a black and white police tricycle with windshield bell and I think a siren The windshield was lettered with POLICE at the bottom section. I can’t recall who made the tricycle it was one of the larger tricycles back then [...]

Looking for Info on Vintage 1950′s Evans Police Tricycle

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:23:23 +0000

Q: Can you tell me what brand/model my “police Tricycle” is? I was born in 1954 and I suppose I was 3-4 years old in this picture. I am the one in the front on the seat. Note the wood blocks for the proper pedal reach. A: Your tricycle was made by Evans (some Evans [...]

Restoration of Vintage Angeles Carry-All Tricycle

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:48:29 +0000

We recently received the following email along with before and after photos of a restoration project done on a vintage Angeles Carry-All trike with built in wagon. I restored an Angeles SilverRider Carry-All tricycle and thought you might like to post the photos. I took the liberty of making an oak plank bed so I [...]

Vintage 1970′s Fleetwing Tricycle

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:38:37 +0000

Q: hello…here is a picture..the trike is original as far as we can tell..the seat is adjustable..the tires are solid rubber redlined..the tassels look to be original..the seat is padded with chrome trim..the paint is almost metal flake looking..gold,green,,with a little silver in it..we have gone over the bike totally and the only id on [...]

Child’s Tricycle Used to Hide Terrorist Bomb

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:41:49 +0000

A bomb planted in a child’s tricycle exploded outside a shop in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 11 people and damaging several stores and hotels, police said. The attack occurred in the main bazaar in the town of Risalpur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said Mohammad Hussain, police chief for surrounding Nowshera district. 23+ [...]

Completed 1950′s AMF Junior Tricycle Restoration

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:23:33 +0000

This tricycle that appears to be from the early 1950′s was recently restored by TricycleFetish.com reader, Keith C. for his wife who had a similar tricycle when she was a child. The restoration looks great and you can see just how much work went into it and the improvement made when you consider the “before [...]

1930′s Mercury Tricycle Rear Step Design

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:22:39 +0000

This is an image of a circa mid-1930′s Mercury tricycle step made by Murray.

Mystery Tricycle Says Troxel on the Seat

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:20:14 +0000

Q: I found my younger sister’s tricycle while cleaning out my parent’s garage. My sister was born in 1966, so I am assuming the bike is from the 60′s. However, what confuses me is that while the seat says Troxel, there is no name of the bike manufacturer, only a decal that reads “ball bearing” [...]

To Restore or Not Restore – Early Taylor Tricycle

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:13:13 +0000

We received the photo above of an early Taylor chain driven tricycle that has relatively small gauge tubing when compared to the later Taylor tricycles. The tricycle was probably made in the late 1920′s or early 1930′s. The owner wants to know our thoughts on whether or not he should restore it. It’s really hard [...]

Mystery Tricycle Made by Midwest

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:10:01 +0000

Q: Not sure what brand or year it is. It has the two step and bakelite looking round hand enclosures with sparkly handle bar grippers. It has possible space age grid half-way down the front tire. It is mint green and a seemingly green green for main paint areas. Love your site. Kerin A: Your [...]

What Type of Tricycle was Danny Riding in The Shining?

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:54:02 +0000

Q: My cousin just gave me back my childhood low rider tricycle. I plan to fix it up for my daughter. I was wondering if you could help me identify it. It’s the exact same trike from the movie “The Shining”. Here is a youtube clip of the trike in the movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t60oY0TbTU -Mickey A: [...]

Looking for Info on Odd Bicycle With Cowboy Graphics

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:56:33 +0000

Q: Looking to see if you can identify this unique tricycle/bicycle. Looks original, was told it is original. Sticker/plate on head tube is missing, no markings whatsoever. Your help to I’D make/year/value is appreciated in advance. A: This is really a bicycle, but it was made by a company that did also make tricycle and [...]

1950′s Evans Colson Tricycle Restoration Project

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:53:12 +0000

Awhile back a Tricyclefetish.com visitor inquired about NOS headbadge decals for a 1950′s era Evans Colson tricycle. We get a lot of questions like this…the head tube decal on the tricycle is worn badly or missing and the owner wants a new one. They are about impossible to find. You can find some here and [...]

Looking for Info on Grandfather’s Old Tricycle

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:24:49 +0000

Q: Here is the tricycle that I am inquiring about. I would love to know anything you could tell me about it, like how old it is and things like that. It was my grandfather’s and he was born in 1908, and i tried searching for tricycles during that time but I did not find [...]

Authentic Antique Horse Tricycle….or Not?

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:10:18 +0000

Q: I believe this is the authentic model of the horse/stallion/tricycle. Every indication is that there is some age involved. Since you cannot give me an idea of value, can you tell me if there is a market for this item and what the best way to sell it would be? A: After looking at [...]

What Kind of Tricycle is in the Cadillac Shield Ad?

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:04:09 +0000

Q: What is the brand of the tricycle in the Cadillac Shield TV commercial? A: The tricycle in that advertisement looks to be a made up creation using a combination of new and vintage parts….that’s our guess anyway. If you do a Google search for Cadillac Shield Ad, you can find links to the Facebook [...]

Another Old Mystery Tricycle

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:14:15 +0000

Q: Hi ive an old tricycle made from iron and brass and want to try and find the maker. All the joints etc are cast brass as is the seat. A: This tricycle looks like some type of Australian or English creation based on the frame angles. I’m going to venture a guess and say [...]

Parts Needed for Double Z Framed Murray Tricycle

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:20:26 +0000

Q: I have found a Murray tricycle that is in very good condition, there is a tag on the front fender that indicates that the tricycle is a Twin ZZ frame. The ends of the frame are open on the front and the rear. On the front there is still one of the clear plastic [...]

What is This Tricycle with the Backwards Fender?

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:25:33 +0000

We received this photo with an email request for age and maker. The maker was surely AMF (AMF company info). The tricycle is from around the mid-1960′s, though an exact year as well as brand and model would probably be pretty difficult to find. AMF made a lot of tricycles for national chains and department [...]

Barn Find is 1940′s Junior Toy Co. Tricycle

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:36:34 +0000

Q: We bought this trike out of an old barn mostly to use as a yard ornament then it occurred to us that maybe it was something worth restoring. Any info even just the brand would be appreciated – Jenny A: Your tricycle is a 1940′s Junior Toy Co. trike. Probably won’t ever be able to [...]

Rubber – A Review About a Movie With a Tricycle

admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:30:09 +0000

This obviously isn’t a movie review site, it’s about tricycles, but Rubber is a movie with a tricycle as a character. Unlike the famous tricycle in the Saw series, the tricycle in Rubber is an actual character. Rubber is a movie about a tire that comes to life and goes on a killing spree. Yeah, [...]

Nicely Restored Harley-Davidson Themed Sidecar Tricycle

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:14:43 +0000

Q: Any ideas as to manufacture and time of manufacture? Any information would be greatly appreciated. A: First of all, nice job on the restoration. Looks to be very well done. There was a similar tricycle offered for sale on eBay earlier this year. The seller said that the maker was Glamb Engineering. Where they [...]

Dad Wants to Restore 1930′s Trike for Son

admin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:08:15 +0000

Q: I just bought a tricycle for my son. I want to restore it so I need help with parts and identifying the make. Do you have a catalog for parts like the tires? thank you in advance for your help. (Answer below photo) A: Looks like a 1930′s era balloon tire Colson. Check our [...]

Is This Rough Murray Tricycle Worth Restoring?

admin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:39:21 +0000

Q: WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF POSSIBLE THE YEAR AND MAKE. AND WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WOULD IT BE EXSPENSIVE TO RESTORE. ARE DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHO WE CAN GET TO RESTORE THE TRICK .IF IT POSSIBLE. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. A: You have a 1960′s Murray. Finding [...]

What is Father-in-law’s Tricycle?

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:43:15 +0000

Q: My father-in-law has had this trike since he was a kid. would like more info about it. what kind is it? how old is it? are parts still available? should it be restored or is it worth more unrestored? A: His tricycle is a Happi Time brand tricycle retailed by Sears stores across the [...]

Will This Part Fit My Tricycle?

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:08:56 +0000

One of the most common questions that we receive is “Will this _____(insert part name here) fit my tricycle?” This is usually in reference to tricycle replacement tires or pedals. For years we tried our best to answer these questions, but we no longer provide sizing help. Read on for our reasons and some tips [...]

Hedstrom Minuteman Tricycle Restoration Photos

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:58:28 +0000

Q: Hi, Recently completed a restoration of a trike I found last year at an antique store. Not sure of the brand. Best Regards, Doug A: You have a mid-1930′s Hedstrom Minuteman tricycle. From the photo it looks like you did a nice job restoring it, even more so considering you didn’t know what kind [...]

Concerns About Restoring Vintage Surrey Tricycle

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:56:15 +0000

Q: Here is what I have and am getting excited about restoring. I have no experience restoring anything other than old cars. I am pretty handy and have all the tools. With cars original low mileage verifiable cars sometimes are worth more than the restored versions. I am wondering if this is the same with [...]