1923 ORIGINAL "LUSSE" BUMPER CAR

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/18/2025

This original Lusse Bumper Car was built in 1923 and is a rare piece of Americana, similar to the carousel horse, and was part of the Lusse Bumper Car factory showroom display. Considered the holy grail of early carnival and theme park memorabilia, this auto scooter is all original, unmodified, and in running condition. Equipped with tandem seat making it a 2-passenger, 230V motor and T-handle steering. Comes with the following original documents: (A) Introduction document from 1923. (B) Lusse's scooter booklet, original catalog. (C) 1923 parts catalog. (D) Patent document. (E) Photo of Lusse concept car. (F) Photo of Lusse 1923 crew. (G) 1923 Scooters in action photo. (H) Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Lusse in a car in Woodland Park, Pennsylvania. (I) Photo of 1923 Lusse car. CONDITION: All original, operational with with recovered seats.

This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

Condition: (Excellent).

Item Dimensions: 35" x 64" x 88"