Electric Autos
Electric Autos
| Other Name(s) | Racing Autos Mechanical Autos Electric Automobile Ride Custer Cars |
|---|---|
| Type | Track Ride |
| Built | 1911 |
| Opened | 1911 |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Vehicle Type | Cars |
| Number of Vehicles | Unknown |
| Riders per Vehicle | 1 |
The Electric Automobile ride, also known as the Racing Autos and Mechanical Autos, was a Custer Car[1][2] track installed at Olentangy Park in 1911. The track was installed near Tom Thumb Miniature Golf Course.
Description
Custer Cars were battery-operated miniature cars invented by Levitt Custer for amusement parks in 1925. A unique feature of these cars was that their transmission required the driver to move the steering handle forward and backward to move the car in the desired direction.[3]
References
- ↑ Ad. The Columbus Dispatch. 8 June 1930. Pg. 57.
- ↑ Kuster, Gordon. "Band Opens At Olentangy Park." The Columbus Dispatch. 7 August 1933. Pg. 10.
- ↑ "Custer Car - 1920s & 30s." MrScharroo's Weird Car Museum. Photo caption on Flickr. Published 6 May 2013. Accessed 13 June 2024. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrscharroo/8712511197