- The custom-made Radio Flyer Wagon was a retirement project for the late aircraft manufacturer and is now being auctioned off.
- The two-seater cabin and the rear bed are covered with a red carpet to match the tub body.
- The vehicle is street legal and is based on the chassis of a Mazda B1600 pickup from 1976.
If you’ve ever dreamed of cruising in a street-legal version of the classic Radio Flyer Wagon from your childhood, now’s your chance. A customized copy is currently available. This unique body is made from an old Mazda pickup and features a two-seater cabin and a functional bed in the rear. And the best part? It’s road legal, so you can make it your everyday vehicle.
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The oversized Radio Flyer wagon was built in 2010 by Fred Keller, a late aircraft builder, and his wife Wasilla as a retirement project. The exterior is true to the original with a red tub body, white painted 13-inch wheels and matching graphics. In order to obtain a roadworthiness certificate, modifications were made to the truck, including the installation of headlights, taillights, turn signals, rearview mirrors and a flat windshield.
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The interior features two bucket seats, a steering wheel and some gauges, creating a minimalist look. The rear bed, floor and hood are covered in red carpet, and a small vent allows the engine to breathe. There are no doors, but we assume occupants will be able to easily access the fully exposed interior.
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The custom body rests on the underpinnings of a 1976 Mazda B1600 pickup and features new coil springs over the stock leaf spring suspension. The ladder frame chassis was shortened by 2 inches (51 mm) to make the vehicle resemble the proportions of the original Radio Flyer car. With the exception of a revised radiator frame, most of the mechanics were retained.
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Under the hood is the Mazda’s original 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, which at the time produced 94 hp (70 kW/95 hp). The mill is paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. According to the listing, the vehicle has 57,238 miles (92,116 km) on the clock, which isn’t much considering the age of the donor car.
The seller says the Mazda-powered Radio Flyer can cruise “comfortably” at 55-60 mph (89-97 km/h) if you’re feeling adventurous. To make transport over longer distances easier, an enclosed trailer is included. Luckily, the solid cart handle is removable for easy transportation.
The online auction ends on May 12th, with the highest bid set at $7,800 at the time of writing. In addition to the Radio Flyer station wagon and trailer, the winner will receive a leaflet with photos of the manufacturing process and the original VIN plate of the donor Mazda B1600.
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