Bidspirit auction | 1911 Marmon ”Wasp”, #32 1911

1911 Marmon ”Wasp”, #32 1911 Indy 500 Winner - 1911 Marmon ”Wasp” #32 race car replica, 1 of 1 hand built pedal car replica of the famous vehicle that won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911, this beautiful metal pedal car has real rubber wheels, functioning rearview mirror, upholstered seating, and hood ornament, the original ”Wasp” touted key Innovations such as, first single-seater: driver and engineer Ray Harroun omitted the standard ”riding mechanic” to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics, first rearview mirror: to address safety concerns due to not having a passenger to watch traffic from behind, Harroun installed the first-known rearview mirror on an automobile, the ”Wasp” earned its iconic nickname for the bright yellow-and-black color scheme and its stinger-like tapered ”streamliner” tail, Ray Harroun in the ”Wasp” started in 28th position and led 88 of 200 laps, winning the 1911 race with an average speed of 74.6 mph, the original vehicle is preserved and housed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in Indiana, this is your chance to own one of the only known hand-built pedal car replicas, good condition with normal age-related wear, see photos, 30”h x 22”w x 74”d, Note: Pickup/Transport required. Contacts available post auction.