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. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile
General Information
The Lionel No. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile Handcar was introduced in 1936 and was offered through 1937 as an uncataloged item. The Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile features a Peter Rabbit figure and an Easter basket that could be filled with candy. 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 yellow. The composition Peter Rabbit figure and basket are mounted on the frame. The motor is connected to the handcar handle with an eccentric rod that activates the figure. 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 9-inches in overall length. The handcars were always offered for separate sale.
Lionel offered two versions of the Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile. One version has flanged wheels for operation on “027” track. This version was offered with a circle of “027” 2-Rail track. The other version has non-flanged disc wheels. This version was offered as a floor toy with no track. Other than the drive wheels, there are no other variations to the Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile.
Lionel No. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile Handcars
1. No. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile with flanged wheels (1936-1937).
2. No. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile with non-flanged disc wheels (1936-1937).
1. No. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile with flanged wheels (1936-1937).
2. No. 1103 Peter Rabbit Chick-Mobile with non-flanged disc wheels (1936-1937).
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