Willys Jeep
By Neil
@Neil43 (4266)
January 27, 2026 3:20am CST
My brother and I used to play with this classic vintage pedal car, specifically styled after a Jeep (often referred to as a "Willys Jeep" toy). Based on the design, the vertical grille slats, the round headlights, and the squared-off hoo, it looked very much like the metal pedal Jeeps produced by companies like AMF or Murray during the 1950s and 60s. It was designed to mimic the rugged look of military Jeeps from WWII. In that era, these were typically made of heavy-gauge steel rather than the plastic we see today.
It was powered by foot pedals connected to the rear axle, though some deluxe versions were "push toys" or simple "sit-on" riders.
It's a wonderful piece of nostalgia! What is yours?
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@toniganzon (73046)
• Philippines
27 Jan
That's really nostalgic and it reminded me of an old photo of me and my siblings in a toy jeep. Our eldest was the driver and I as seated at the passenger side. And my other siblings were behind us. I had no recollection of it but we have a photo and it was my favorite. Our eldest looked so happy. I was probably 1 year old at that time.
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@toniganzon (73046)
• Philippines
27 Jan
@Neil43 Not sure about starting a discussion on that. Maybe someday when I see that photo again.
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@Neil43 (4266)
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27 Jan
@toniganzon oh, ok. no worries. I thought you have the photo on hand though. this could be really an interesting topic to discuss.
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@LindaOHio (212787)
• United States
28 Jan
Pedal cars in good condition are worth a lot. I don't really have anything from my childhood except pictures.
@AmbiePam (111984)
• United States
27 Jan
That is so cool! I don’t have any picture or story like that. I just remember we had a Barbie suitcase. When you opened the suitcase, inside was a basically a Barbie doll house, complete with tiny, attached couch. It had been my mother’s when she was a child in the sixties, and in the 80s she let her kids play with it. I wish I knew where it went.
