1952 Bally Champion Horse Coin Operated Kiddie Ride
 

1952 Bally Champion Horse Coin Operated Kiddie Ride

Selling with NO RESERVE on Bring a Trailer. View the auction here: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/childrens-ride-6

This gorgeous 1952 Bally Champion Horse Coin Operated Kiddie Ride is a great display and conversation piece. This model is desirable among collectors and enthusiasts because it's considered a full-body horse. The Bally Manufacturing Company produced the “Ride the Champion” Horse in 1952 at their facility located in Chicago, IL. The name “Ride the Champion” comes from the popular T.V. show with Gene Autry's horse, “Champion the Wonder Horse”. Bally advertised the kiddie ride to vendors as “the greatest money maker in the entire amusement industry”. This realistic western horse was sturdy with a trouble-free mechanism and slug proof coin mechanism. The real western saddle with a safe low-speed start provided life-like riding action. These rides were placed all across the United States and commonly in front of grocery stores. The ride provided young children an imaginary horseback journey to the Old West. The ride crated great ever-lasting memories and is a true piece of Americana. This example was the product a show quality cosmetic restoration. It was completed in 2023 and was a display piece until it was purchased by MS CLASSIC CARS in March of 2024. This is the first time it's been listed for sale.

This example presents beautifully and is completely functional. The fiberglass body was stripped and prepped. It was re-painted in Brown Metallic with black accents on the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, mane, tail and hoofs. It was also decorated with white socks on all four legs. The high quality automotive paint was recently detailed to a brilliant shine. The horse was outfitted with a new black western saddle that's decorated with designs, stitching and chrome studs. The saddle is complemented with matching stirrups and reins that have a chrome bit.

The original steel base exterior was stripped, prepped and repainted in black. The base was decorated with a rubber step, stainless trim and Ride Crusader “Ride 'Em Cowboy” decals. These decals are easily removable if the new owner wants to change the theme. The internal mechanisms are in good original condition. The Dayton motor is a 115 Volt with 1/3 HP. A custom steel piece was painted black and added to support the new coin box. The coin box was produced by Coin Mechanisms, INC located in Glensdale Heights, IL. From the information gathered it's from the 1950's and 1960's timeframe and is equipped with an analog timer.
The coin box mechanism, internal mechanisms, motor, electrical and sound box is in working order. This is a great opportunity to purchase a beautiful piece of artwork that will bring smiles for years to come.

**Although this example is in excellent condition it does have a few imperfections on the body as expected. Please see the photos in the gallery. **

**MS CLASSIC CARS will assist with crating and shipping anywhere in the lower 48 United States at the buyers expense.**