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This is a rare opportunity to own a genuine 1947 Lusse Auto Skooter bumper car – THAT YOU CAN DRIVE AROUND! Here's  your chance to own a piece of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk history. This classic is ready to roll into your life! This is a unique piece of Americana.

Features:

Original 1947 Auto Skooter Model:
Manufactured by the legendary Lusse Brothers, known for their quality and innovation.

Sturdy Steel Body:
Built to last with classic craftsmanship with attention to automotive styling and detail.

Original Steering & Controls:
Feel the nostalgia with every turn of the wheel.

Display As-Is:
In excellent condition for you to showcase its vintage vibe in your collection, storefront or man cave / she shed. During our ownership, the environment we've kept it stored in has always been inside and lovingly cared for.

Why You'll Love It:

Free-wheeling and drivable on flat smooth surfaces, this converted model is 12V battery powered. New batteries recently installed. Freedom from only operating in a bumper car rink, its prominent “IB Bumpin” graphics say it all! My father rode it at car shows, and saw this as a perfect replacement for the golf cart. Attention-getting!

Perfect for Collectors:
A rare piece of Americana for amusement park enthusiasts and vintage vehicle fans alike.

Great Conversation Starter:
Sure to spark memories and stories at any gathering. Probably the first vehicle you got to drive when you were a kid!

Unique Decor Piece:
Add whimsy to your home, business, or event space.

Don't Miss Out!

Contact us today to schedule a viewing or for more information. Located in northern Texas.
Act fast—opportunities like this don’t come along every day!

$15,000

Call Teresa at: 806-282-6162

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 $6,500.00.

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