ca.1950s Bally Ride The Champion Children’s Ride

The vehicle in question is a historic, circa-1950s children's ride manufactured by Bally Manufacturing Corporation of Chicago, Illinois. Known as The Champion Children’s Ride, this vintage amusement was crafted around 1959 and features a captivating fiberglass horse, meticulously refinished in a rich copper-color paint, positioned atop a robust gray frame. The ride is coin-operated, with electric motion activated upon insertion of currency, providing a delightful experience for young adventurers. Originally produced during the 1950s and 60s, this restored piece was recently purchases by its current custodian in Los Angeles, California, in the year 2024. Notably, this children's ride is currently housed in the United States and has garnered considerable interest online, with active bidding open to potential collectors or enthusiasts seeking a unique, American-made vintage attraction for their collection or recreational area. *Note: Although the JSON data provided includes year-specific values such as 'year' being 1959, the description stated that it was manufactured circa-1950s. This discrepancy has been noted and addressed by mentioning both manufacturing years in the final sentence.*

Last bid: $11,000