Australia's Pedal Car History started with Cyclops

Pedal cars were produced by Cyclops in Australia from 1917. These were made of pine wood and sheet metal and had spoked wheels with rubber tyres. The front wheels were smaller in the front.

By the early 1920s Cyclops were producing a range of pedal cars and wagons. The cars were sold for 3 pounds 15 shillings (roughly $7.50), or a slightly cheaper version at 3 pounds 9 shillings and sixpence ($6.95). This was nearly the average wage for men at the time, so any young boy who was given one of these manufactured toys was very lucky indeed. During World War II, pedal car production was limited or non existent for most Pedal Car Manufacturers world wide as metal was needed for the War effort.

Shortly after the war and due to the return servicemen wanting to buy the very best for their children pedal cars around the world saw a resurgence  that would not only last  through the 50's but would lead to Cyclops becoming an  Aussie Icon, ask any Australian Baby Boomer today and I'm sure they will  have a story about their favorite Cyclops Toy.

Children quite often are a mirror image of adults or their surroundings. Throughout the years, war, space projects and television have influenced children on how they play. Pictured below is an example of how kids can play.

More of what can influence children can been seen on are page When We Were Kid

Pedalmania is now back supporting The Australian Pedal Car Club

Download the application form if you wish to join us

Pedalmania is now listing shows, swap meets and other Events if you would like your event listed contact us at Pedalmania

We still need help about the History of all Pedal Cars & Toys

if you have any information pic's or stories please contact us

at Pedalmania

.

Now available on a double C.D Released by author Marjory Fainges who has permitted us to use some of the contents on our site all images used by Pedalmania has a link to Marjory's site. The CD's holds more information than we could ever hope to bring you.

To buy these CD's Go To Margory's site

Don't forget to mention Pedalmania

We now have two websites to help with the amount of pages

 So please join us at the new Pedalmania experience 

This page shows where it all began

Even the rich and famous had some sought of wheeled toy.

New media release of the Cyclops Pedal Car being featured on a new stamp series from Australia Post called “Classic Toys”. To place your order visit

http://www.stamps.com.au/shop/stamps/classic-toys