Lionel Mechanical Handcars
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Lionel No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar
Lionel No. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile
Lionel No. 1105 / 1106 Santa Car
Lionel No. 1107 Donald Duck Rail Car
Lionel No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar
General Information
The Lionel No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar was introduced in 1934 as an uncataloged item and was cataloged from 1935 through 1937. The Mickey Mouse Handcar features Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse figures. The handcars are powered by a mechanical or clockwork motor operated by a wind-up key. The handcars are constructed with a stamped steel frame and motor housing painted various colors. The composition Mickey and Minnie figures are mounted on the frame. The motor is connected to the handcar handle with an eccentric rod that activates the two figures. The motor has a lever that serves as a brake when engaged. The handcars have an identifying decal on one side of the handcar body. The handcar measures 10-inches in overall length. The handcars were always offered for separate sale with a circle of “027” 2-Rail track.
Variations of the No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcars are limited to the color of the handcar. The handcars were offered in red, green, orange, and maroon. There are no variations to the Mickey or Minnie figures.
Lionel No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcars
1. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in red (1934-1937).
2. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in green (1934-1937).
3. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in orange (1934-1937).
4. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in maroon (1934-1937)
1. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in red (1934-1937).
2. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in green (1934-1937).
3. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in orange (1934-1937).
4. No. 1100 Mickey Mouse Handcar in maroon (1934-1937).
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