Mystery pedal ride a ‘car bike’
In the Feb. 15 issue of Old Cars, Ron Kowalke asked if the pedal car from his 1947 photo could be identified.
I had a similar pedal bike in 1947 at seven years of age, and it was called a “car bike.” I believe mine was made by Murray, and a neighbor kid had one made by Montgomery Ward which looked like the pedal car pictured in Old Cars. They were very popular at the time and could be ridden over unlevel terrain that trikes or bikes could not negotiate as the frame was designed to flex, acting like independent suspension and keeping the rider seated and safe. They were not fast nor could you “coast,” because one rear wheel was a direct drive with a belt or chain.
Bob Stark, Land O Lakes, Fla.
Carb intro article a winner
The article by Steve Turchet was spot on regarding what
