Anyone remember those old bumper cars at the fair? - Beyond Tiki

T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 11:04 AM As a classic amusement park purist its difficult for me to get into this concept, let alone praise it. In my perfect world scenario, all remaining classic Lusse Auto Skooters are restored and happily GIVEN :) back to the few remaining Auto Skooter ride owners still left in North America (mostly east coast). Why? For future generations to enjoy as intended by the original manufacturer. Have you ridden a modern bumper car recently? They suck in comparison to the Lusse models. The original Auto Skooter ride pavilions are rare and deserve to be preserved in their original format with all original equipment. I say give a break to the owners of the few original Auto Skooters that remain so they may maintain them without financial hardship - due to competition with "nostalgia brokers" with no intention of restoring the vehicles for amusement park use. Its a shame that people who purchase these American icons buy (usually) for personal use, converting them into breakfast nooks, go-carts, flower beds, kids tables, etc. Its their money. I understand. Personal ingenuity, craftsmanship & workmanship...I embrace. I support it 100% but sometimes we tend to shit on the original purpose of our beloved nostalgic artifacts. Just curious to see if anybody else shares my humble opinion on TC. In the classic amusement park afficianado's world I'm not alone on this specific topic.

As a classic amusement park purist its difficult for me to get into this concept, let alone praise it.

In my perfect world scenario, all remaining classic Lusse Auto Skooters are restored and happily GIVEN :) back to the few remaining Auto Skooter ride owners still left in North America (mostly east coast). Why? For future generations to enjoy as intended by the original manufacturer. Have you ridden a modern bumper car recently? They suck in comparison to the Lusse models.

The original Auto Skooter ride pavilions are rare and deserve to be preserved in their original format with all original equipment. I say give a break to the owners of the few original Auto Skooters that remain so they may maintain them without financial hardship - due to competition with "nostalgia brokers" with no intention of restoring the vehicles for amusement park use.

Its a shame that people who purchase these American icons buy (usually) for personal use, converting them into breakfast nooks, go-carts, flower beds, kids tables, etc. Its their money. I understand. Personal ingenuity, craftsmanship & workmanship...I embrace. I support it 100% but sometimes we tend to shit on the original purpose of our beloved nostalgic artifacts.

Just curious to see if anybody else shares my humble opinion on TC. In the classic amusement park afficianado's world I'm not alone on this specific topic.

Post #494071 by TikiG on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 11:04 AM