126 - CHEETAH CUB CAR BY PARWATSONIAN PRODUCT

CHEETAH CUB CAR BY PARWATSONIAN PRODUCT Inspired by the JAGUAR Type D, circa 1960 Watsonian has been the leading manufacturer of sidecars in England since 1912. It invented the folding sidecar, which could navigate the narrow alleys typical of British working-class neighborhoods. The two world wars marked the brand’s heyday thanks to military orders, but the use of sidecars declined during the 1960s, and the company began manufacturing body parts for the automotive industry, having mastered the new fiberglass technology as early as 1955. From 1963 to 1967, nearly a hundred Cheetah Cubs were produced, most of which were sold at Harrods in London and at a few luxury car dealerships. A tubular steel chassis, clad in a molded, solution-dyed fiberglass body and powered by a small 75 cm³ Villiers 4-stroke engine, is the formula behind this charming children’s car inspired by the famous Jaguar Type D, which triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1955 to 1957. A centrifugal automatic clutch with powder friction and direct steering make it easy for novice drivers to handle. Power is transmitted via a chain; the accelerator and brakes are foot-operated, just like in a real car, and the top speed is 25 km/h without any speed restrictions. This rare example, in very good original condition, will be the ideal vehicle for the Le Mans 24 Hours Classic event, the “Little Big Mans,” reserved for motorized children’s cars. It’s worth noting that a Watsonian sidecar was used in the film *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*. 59 × 190 × 76 cm Inspired by the Jaguar Type D circa 1960, Watsonian has been the leading manufacturer of sidecars in England since 1912. From 1963 to 1967, nearly a hundred Cheetah Cubs were produced and sold mostly at Harrods in London and at some luxury car dealerships. A tubular steel chassis, fitted with a molded and tinted fiberglass body and a small 75 cc Villiers 4-stroke engine, is the recipe for this charming children’s car inspired by the famous Jaguar Type D, which triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1955 to 1957. A centrifugal automatic clutch and direct steering make it easy for novice drivers. The transmission is by chain; the accelerator and brakes are foot-operated, just like in a real car, and the maximum speed is 25 km/h without throttling. This rare example, in very good original condition, will be the ideal ride for the “Little Big Men”—a category reserved for children’s cars—during the Le Mans Classic event. Note that a Watsonian sidecar was used in the film *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows*. 23.23 × 74.80 × 29.92 in. CHEETAH CUB CAR BY WATSONIAN PRODUCT