SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Eshelman Motor Co.

Origin: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.

Motor: B&S 1-cyl., Model 6

Displacement: 6.28 cu. in.

Power: 2 hp

Length: 4.5 ft.

Identification No. TBA

Both the Adult and Child’s Eshelman Sport Cars were revised for 1956. There were no doors, but side cut-outs were added to aid in entry and exit. The cars retained the heavy steel plate platform chassis of earlier models, as well as the cast nose and tail sections, the former with a heavy “toothy” cast grille. Advertisements boasted that “even the children can use it about your property. It’s so easy to operate and sturdily built.” The latter description an understatement. The cars had no suspension and obviated a differential by driving one rear wheel only.

A fine example of the late style Child’s Sport Car, this Eshelman has the cut-out “door” openings and contrasting yellow interior. The seat cushion is black with red piping. It also has the opening hood characteristic of late models, but unlike the Adult model, it is not hinged, but rather secured with screws to deter curious small hands. Only a hand throttle is provided, but starting is still by recoil pull cord, and stopping the engine requires reaching into the compartment for a switch. There is no lighting, but rather a pair of reflectors to the rear. Tires are 10-inch semi-pneumatics. Superbly restored, this Eshelman Child’s Sport Car will please children and adults alike.