sparkaruss Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I really want a dodgem car for my mancave.it will just be a static ornament,so dosent need to be complete.i know there is some in melbourne ,but wondering if anyone knows of one in nsw,qld ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator WOKA Posted December 20, 2017 Super Moderator Share Posted December 20, 2017 Good luck finding a nice old one.. I've been looking on and off for years.! I hope you find one. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Aussie Arcade mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narf_ Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Didnt wayne have some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 here's one in QLD but $4k !!! https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OLD-Dodgem-Car-Bumper-Car-Retro-classic-mancave-collectable/173026167232?hash=item284929c9c0:g:BOUAAOSwiv1ZzZCc edit: sorry, that's VIC..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballypinball Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I have a fully working one that runs on 2 truck batteries, inch batteries and charger, it was crash tested, minor damage where seatbelts are fitted $2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 here's one in QLD but $4k !!! https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OLD-Dodgem-Car-Bumper-Car-Retro-classic-mancave-collectable/173026167232?hash=item284929c9c0:g:BOUAAOSwiv1ZzZCc edit: sorry, that's VIC..... that is a bit steep they are usually a grand or less. (Allot more if they are really old metal ones Obviously) here is one for $800 https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/braybrook/collectables/dodgem-cars-retro/1152556836 or a coin op one for the same https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/labrador/antiques/rare-vintage-60-s-10c-dodgem-car/1168904959 Ive considered restoring one a few times over the years, But not enough money in them for me to be able to restore and sell. Had one bloke asked If i would restore one but he never sent it which is a shame because It would have been fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballypinball Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The crap ones are $800 the better ones he is selling are $2200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 As a kid, I really wanted to be 'that guy' working at the dodgems that got to jump from car to car, swinging on the uprights, with the contact sparking on the mesh above. That guy was always a legend in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrunta666 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 As a kid, I really wanted to be 'that guy' working at the dodgems that got to jump from car to car, swinging on the uprights, with the contact sparking on the mesh above. That guy was always a legend in my eyes. I wanted to be that guy too, until i saw "that guy" riding on the back of one, with his leg dangling, foot on the floor, then a kid crashed into him and broke his ankle ! :o Since then the carny folk can have it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Grundy's had the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfclark Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 As a kid, I really wanted to be 'that guy' working at the dodgems that got to jump from car to car, swinging on the uprights, with the contact sparking on the mesh above. That guy was always a legend in my eyes. I have a Toyota echo. Sparkler on the aerial and I can relive all those fantasies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1966 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 As a kid, I really wanted to be 'that guy' working at the dodgems that got to jump from car to car, swinging on the uprights, with the contact sparking on the mesh above. That guy was always a legend in my eyes. Job as a carnie and I bet that guy now wishes he had your job lol [emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkaruss Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 that is a bit steep they are usually a grand or less. (Allot more if they are really old metal ones Obviously) here is one for $800 https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/braybrook/collectables/dodgem-cars-retro/1152556836 or a coin op one for the same https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/labrador/antiques/rare-vintage-60-s-10c-dodgem-car/1168904959 Ive considered restoring one a few times over the years, But not enough money in them for me to be able to restore and sell. Had one bloke asked If i would restore one but he never sent it which is a shame because It would have been fun. yeah the $800 one is pretty much what im looking for.just getting down there and carting it back to qld .maybe early next year. the other coin op one is not what im looking for. there was a classic 50s one at the rockhampton swap about 8 years ago,like american pickers find.it started off at $1500 but ended up selling for $600,not to me unfortunately. i will keep searching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Coin op wharehouse USA from he's FB page has had a few in the last 4/6 weeks 1950's I think, also noticed he packed a few containers heading here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie131 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I was that guy for a while and the best part of the job was looking down uhhum tops lol I was 14As a kid, I really wanted to be 'that guy' working at the dodgems that got to jump from car to car, swinging on the uprights, with the contact sparking on the mesh above. That guy was always a legend in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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