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KaeferModelle Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2013 Posts: 86
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Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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No, the website on my pictures is not wrong, RedHouse. You can reach my forum under different domains:
- KaeferModelle.de
- Kaefer-Modelle.de
- KäferModelle.de
- Beetle-Models.de
KaeferModelle.de was my first Domain. That's why I'm using this domain on my pictures.
Kind regards
Nicki |
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69er Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2009 Posts: 42 Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Just got one for my son last week. Apart from a cracked taillight, missing horn button, and surface rust, it's in quite decent condition.
Gave it some polish.
My son loves it.
He also learns the maintenance.
I slammed it (with PHOTOSHOP) in my free time.
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Typ3nut Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: MI, MotorCity ManCave
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Here's two variations of the VW Beetle Junior Sportsters Young Master Electric and Pedal Car.
The Electric version has Foam Rubber Tires and are smaller in circumference than the Pedal Version.
Also, the Front and Rear Running Lights , Light-up when powered, Pedal version does not.
The Pedal Version had a couple of different Tire variations with them being All Plastic and the later model having Rubber Treading on the outside of Plastic Tire.
*The Yellow beetle pictured is a later model from Rocky Mountain Motors.
The Rechargeable Battery for the Electric Version.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24059 Location: Southeast USA
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Typ3nut Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: MI, MotorCity ManCave
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Now there's a couple Vintage Patina Lookers ! |
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Typ3nut Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 1192 Location: MI, MotorCity ManCave
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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From some info and other forums these Junior Sportsters & Young Masters BEETLE were produced from the late '80's around 1988 and last were produced until 1996 -'97.
Making them between 17 & 25 years old.
Produced in Canada or U.K. ?
*NOT CHINA or TAIWAN made.
The thread size hardware that is used on the Earlier Models was NOT METRIC or STANDARD THREAD SIZE but was CANADIAN or ENGLISH THREAD SIZE.
I personally know because I tried to get replacement hardware and had a hard time locating.
The Later Model used Standard Tread Size's and was I able to replace the few missing pieces easily.
Anyone else notice these differences or others? |
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OG67westy Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2008 Posts: 286 Location: San Marcos Texas 78666
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 7:46 am Post subject: |
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I found one locally just before last christmas, perfect for my 2 year old. But, as stated above, any child with the coordination to pedal and steer, is probably too big for this car. She just pushes it around with her feet on the ground. Anywho, mine is in great shape, just need the windshield. Anyone? |
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vdubinOZ Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2014 Posts: 3 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:15 am Post subject: |
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Hi guys I just bought this pedal car
The story goes it sat in a Toy shop for 20 yrs never used.
Its In Great condition with nothing broken on it & as far as I know It's missing nothing.
I have tried to find another one like this on google but with no luck.
Is this the real deal or was I lied too ?
Is it rare , or just a cheapo
Any info would be great , what yr so on.
Thanks alot |
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WaterDawg Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2013 Posts: 142 Location: Poultney, VT
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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vdubinOZ wrote: |
Hi guys I just bought this pedal car
The story goes it sat in a Toy shop for 20 yrs never used.
Its In Great condition with nothing broken on it & as far as I know It's missing nothing.
I have tried to find another one like this on google but with no luck.
Is this the real deal or was I lied too ?
Is it rare , or just a cheapo
Any info would be great , what yr so on.
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You were lied to, they are not rare...
In fact, you should sell it immediately! I'll buy it from you for what you paid so you don't feel bad.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-JUNIOR-SPEEDSTER-T...4897.l4276
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1534959
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Marthe Samba Member
Joined: February 04, 2014 Posts: 2 Location: Nederland
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Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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I bought this pedal car last week for my grandson. I think it's glassfiber.
Does anyone know when it's made? Someone told me it was made in Italy by Toys-Toys.
Does anyone know where I can finds parts for it, as bumpers..exhaust,
horn or VW decal for in the middle of the steering wheel? I don't know what belongs there. I do know that is has VW on it.
It's a pity that there's a great crack in the backside (see picture 3).
Last edited by Marthe on Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:46 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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It's fiberglass, you can make a new bumper yourself!
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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Marthe Samba Member
Joined: February 04, 2014 Posts: 2 Location: Nederland
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Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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jhicken wrote: |
It's fiberglass, you can make a new bumper yourself!
-jeffrey |
Maybe I can repair the crack, but make a bumper? I like the "aluminium" bumpers not this straight one... |
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vdubinOZ Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2014 Posts: 3 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry mate postage to usa would be costly...
And the one for sale on Ebay let's just say I didn't pay that much !
So into storage it goes. |
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69er Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2009 Posts: 42 Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:45 am Post subject: |
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Some more pics
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veedub13 Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2011 Posts: 29
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:41 am Post subject: |
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Here's mine. Found in a window display in an old bookshop in Singapore about 15 years ago.
Made in Thailand, as evident in the hub caps and they usually use the rear bumper for the front. Full metal body.
Came with a horn button on the steering wheel and battery pack and electronic horn under the hood.
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autobutcher Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2005 Posts: 16 Location: Bournemouth (UK)
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stickshift Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2013 Posts: 25 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:18 am Post subject: |
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I have just acquired this little gem.
Does anyone know the origins of these? I've googled the hell out of it and found plenty that look similar but nothing quite the same ( all the ones I've seen have a star or other symbol, this one has an actual VW symbol on the bonnet and on the hubcaps). I know it's at least 30 years old but was it official VW or made elsewhere, anyone got some info? |
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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stickshift wrote: |
I have just acquired this little gem. Does anyone know the origins of these? |
Send a note to the guy who posted just before your post, the red one looks the same as yours.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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autobutcher Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2005 Posts: 16 Location: Bournemouth (UK)
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:52 am Post subject: |
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stickshift wrote: |
I have just acquired this little gem.
Does anyone know the origins of these? I've googled the hell out of it and found plenty that look similar but nothing quite the same ( all the ones I've seen have a star or other symbol, this one has an actual VW symbol on the bonnet and on the hubcaps). I know it's at least 30 years old but was it official VW or made elsewhere, anyone got some info? |
If you look through the thread on page3, you'll see the original instructions Jeffrey (jhicken) posted for the battery powered version. On there its got National written on the leaflet and a phone number for warranty claims.
The original pedal cars were distributed by National Sporting Goods Corp. http://www.natsport.com/ and this is still their number.
They sell toys to all big retailers including Toys'R'Us etc.
The original ones from the 80's/90's would have had the VW logo before Volkswagen started to clamp down and stopped companies using any VW signs on non licensed products.
They are still made in Thailand now and you can get new ones here http://www.joeskustom.com/tag/product/%20Junior%20Sportster%20VW%20Beetle%20pedal%20car
Or buy parts on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/joekustom/m.html?item=181598838125&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562.
I've got nothing to do with the company, but have bought the new turn signals and tail lights from them without any problems. Posted to the UK just over a week after I bought them. I'd recommend them.
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RODNEY B Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Kingman, Az
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Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:49 am Post subject: Young Master VW Pedal Car |
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KaeferModelle wrote: |
Here is, what the postman has brought today. It is very dirty. So I have to clean it. But it looks very nice.
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I have a Young master VW pedal car for sale and was wondering if you are interested in purchasing it for your collection. its medal with a padded seat. not sure the year but its in great condition. it is for sale here on the samba.. |
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