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r000 although 19XX Cheston Make Eshelman’s Model ‘adult Sport Car’ had barely enough
estimate: $000 000 - $000 000
room for one average-size person, he developed an even smaller
offered without reserve
model for use by children. Ten inches shorter and a foot narrower than
the adult Car, the Child’s Sport Car used a smaller, two-horsepower
Briggs & Stratton engine and similar drivetrain and brakes. It has the
same heavy nose and tail castings, but it eliminated lights and the
accompanying battery that were in the basic model. The Deluxe Child’s
Car had bicycle lighting and chrome rocket side ornamentation.
To simplify and “childproof” the vehicle, the adult Car’s accelerator
pedal was replaced by a hand throttle. This Eshelman Child’s Sport Car
is an early model, without cutaway side “door” openings. an original,
unrestored example, it serves as the benchmark for the make. although
it shows some use and blemishes, it is exceptionally well preserved, right
down to the Eshelman “Tractors – Sport Cars – attachments” decal on
the dashboard. Its attractive red and yellow paint is complemented by
a black seat cushion.
Deluxe equipment includes the chrome battery-powered bicycle lights
manufacturer and taillights, Manufacturer as well as chrome side rockets. Red reflectors are installed
origin in the traditional City, Country taillight location. owing ID no. to its originality, ## this is quite
motor possibly the most motor desirable Eshelman in displacement existence. cc
power hp length mm
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