Below you can view a number of photos featuring Bill’s detailed pedal cars. Click images to enlarge.
Roberta’s Rocking Horse
The project that started it all. When Roberta asked for a display to show off the dolls she had crafted by hand, Bill got out the woodworking tools and built this rocking horse.
Redlands Express Wagon
Bill’s first wheeled vehicle was actually a wagon, again to display his wife Roberta’s doll projects.
1930 Model A Roadster
After his first few pedal cars, the next car got fancier wheels, louvers, and a pen striped paint job. This one was built in 1991 to represent a 1930 Model A Ford roadster—Bill’s first attempt at modeling a particular car.
1930 Ford Model A Station Wagon
1914 Ford Model T Speedster
1914 Ford Model T Speedster
1923 Ford Race Car
1912 Ford Model T Delivery Truck
1912 Stanley Steamer
Bill’s 1912 Stanley Steamer. He once spoke to film director James Cameron about the director’s own real Stanley Steamer.
1930 Ford Baby Stroller
This 1930 Ford baby stroller is Bill’s own design. The convertible top folds, and there are hand brakes on the handlebars for the “driver.” A flame paint job finishes off the hot rod theme. Note also the three-spoke mag wheels.
1930 Ford Baby Stroller
Another 1930 Ford baby stroller, this one in green.
Bill at Work
Bill at work in his shop on a 1903 Ford Model A.
Challenger Space Shuttle
Here’s one that the early pedal car manufacturers never could have conceived of…the Challenger space shuttle!
Challenger Space Shuttle
The bay doors open to expose a cockpit complete with an extendable arm for hauling in stray satellites.
1930 Ford Model A Fire Truck
Bill’s 1930 Ford Model A fire truck is seen with the real thing.
1930 Ford Model A Fire Truck
The second and third photos show the trailer with a ladder extended.
1930 Ford Model A Fire Truck
1930 Ford Baby Stroller
This pink 1930 Ford hot rod stroller even has a hood scoop.
Mack Truck Hauling Caterpillar Tractor
A Mack truck and 8-wheel lo-boy trailer hauls a Caterpillar tractor.
1930 Packard Boat Tail Roadster
Bill’s 1930 Packard boat tail roadster with soft top, mirrors, hood ornament, and lots of chrome trim.
1930 Packard Boat Tail Roadster
This shot shows Bill at a car show with a full-size Packard in the background.
1930 Packard Boat Tail Roadster
This shot shows why it is called a “boat tail” roadster.
1930 Ford Model A Pickup
Bill’s 1930 Ford Model A pickup with matching trailer.
1930 Ford Model A Pickup
Bill’s Traveling Rig
Bill’s traveling rig was always ready to hit the road for the next show.