This is a 1926 model Lusse Auto Skooter. This very rare bumper car was the second model produced by Lusse Brothers, bearing the serial number 4126. The rear wheel drive / rear assisted steering design is unique for the series. By 1932, the design was improved to front wheel drive and steer. This car is in great condition for being almost 90 years of age. It has all of its original parts, including the original electric motor which runs well.

I purchased this bumper car in Southern California, in 1983. Subsequently, in 1984, I attended the dissolution auction of the Rocky Springs Park in Lancaster, PA, where I happened to see historic photos of car #8 in use at the park. The owner of Rocky Springs Park was sharing old photos from the park’s heyday with a limited audience following the auction.

He informed me that his father had sold some of their old bumper cars to a buyer in Southern California in the early 1960’s. He showed me photos of the bumper car ride when it was still in operation, with car #8 right out front.  Upon hearing that I had acquired #8, he gave me a roll of original ride tickets and a Coke sign from the Park, which is enameled steel and made in 1958 during the time period when this car was still operating at Rocky Springs Park.

The over-all condition of the car is very good. There are small areas on the body that have welded cracks.
It appears that much of the car still has the original paint, and much of the original straw and horsehair upholstery is still intact.

I have discussed this car with Peter Foster of Lusse Auto Scooters LLC, and we agree that we are aware of only two existing examples of the 1926 model, the one Peter owns and this one.

The purchaser of this car will receive the car, as well as the roll of original ride tickets and the Coke sign from the Rocky Springs Park. I will build the shipping crate and package all items for delivery. The actual shipping costs will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

Located in Truckee, CA zip code 96161.

This car is being offered at $10,000.00.

My contact info is:
Phil McLaren / mclarenzoo@att.net / 530-448-6639.