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Old 22-02-23, 04:10
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Default The Jeep craze

The jeep was a huge hit during WW2 , so much so that post-war, jeep interest was very high, there was even a line of clothing called jeep. Lines Brothers (UK) got into the act with these pedal cars. The advert is dated 1947. Are there any surviving ?

Who is going to admit they had one of these as a kid.
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Old 22-02-23, 12:44
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Old 22-02-23, 12:58
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Default Now I have to find the photo.

Hi Mike

Yes we had Jeeps like this in my family in the late 40s early 50s. First version built by my father was made out of wood and was so heavy neither my brother or I could peddle it.

Will look for photos.

One of the cousins did have one of the sheet metal versions, which like many of the peddle cars of the time only practical on flat paved surface.

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Default Kiddie Jeep

This is a photo of a kiddie Jeep that I spotted at an antiques show a couple of decades ago. I particularly liked the markings.

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Old 22-02-23, 14:49
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This is a photo of a kiddie Jeep that I spotted at an antiques show a couple of decades ago. I particularly liked the markings.

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That looks like a Lines Brothers jeep that's been repainted in Canadian livery. The three Lines brothers founded the famous U.K. Tri-ang toy brand. Three lines make a triangle.
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Old 22-02-23, 17:39
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Thistle built Triang pedal cars in Canada. When I was a child I was handed down a well worn Thistle station wagon. If I happen across one I would probably buy it.
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Speaking of Jeep crazy, it goes to the ubiquity of images. Sorry to today's CMP builders, but what returned serviceman dad would be excited to tell their kids, 'Well you know son, I drove a fifteen hundred-weight in the war. Somedays, I even tilted the windscreen up.'
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Old 23-02-23, 00:38
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Just like every ex-Hurricane Pilot was saddened to hear "But Jimmy's dad flew Spitfires!"
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Default Peddal Jeep

Yes we had one as kid, late 1950's

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What a neglected childhood you had, forced to play outside on an obviously unsafe metal toy and not a safety helmet in sight! Just terrible.... hehehehe
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Old 23-02-23, 14:47
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What a neglected childhood you had, forced to play outside on an obviously unsafe metal toy and not a safety helmet in sight! Just terrible.... hehehehe
......and on a roadway as well. I'ts a wonder any of us survived.

As well I must note that the Jeep is coloured blue, and the boys are wearing gender specific clothing. The options are not being promoted.
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