Overview
The Ford Model A Roadster pedal car is a highly collectible vintage-style children’s ride-on vehicle inspired by the iconic early 1930s Ford automobiles. This example reflects the classic proportions and design cues of the Ford Model A and early Ford V8 roadsters, featuring a pressed steel body, open cockpit design, and distinctive upright grille.
Styled to mirror the simplicity and elegance of pre-war automotive design, this pedal car includes a functional steering system, pedal-driven drivetrain, and period-inspired detailing. The long hood, chrome-style grille, and roadster body configuration make it one of the most recognizable and desirable classic pedal car designs.
Year / Model / Origin
Era: Originally modeled after 1930–1934 Ford roadsters
Type: Pedal-powered children’s ride-on toy
Construction: Pressed steel body with metal wheels and rubber tires
Design Features:
– Upright Ford-style grille with script badging
– Bullet-style chrome headlights
– Open roadster body (no roof)
– Louvered hood detailing
– Functional steering wheel and pedal drivetrain
– Steel chassis construction
Restoration Highlights
Custom deep metallic purple body with contrasting burgundy front end
Show-quality paint finish with high gloss clear coat
Custom upholstered black interior and working headlights
Polished steering wheel and trim components
Custom windshield & Ford branded hubcaps
Restored wheels with chrome hubcaps
Detailed grille and lighting components
Professionally refinished and assembled for display
Inspiration — Ford Model A Roadster
The Ford Model A, produced between 1927 and 1931, was one of the most important automobiles in early automotive history, succeeding the legendary Model T. The roadster variant featured an open-top design, simple body lines, and a lightweight structure, making it both stylish and practical.
Following the Model A, early Ford V8 roadsters introduced in the early 1930s refined the design with more powerful engines and updated styling, while maintaining the upright grille and classic proportions that define this pedal car.
These vehicles became symbols of early American motoring and remain iconic within hot rod and collector communities today.
Estimated Market Value (2026)
Professionally restored / show-quality examples: $500-1000
(There is one hubcap with some rust and a spot where the chrome paint is missing on the grill)
Value depends on originality, condition, quality of restoration, mechanical functionality, and overall presentation.