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A sub-compact Cadillac for the Prince of Siam

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The Kings (children) Car

Recently we received several photos showing early pedal (or otherwise motorised child's cars). This one was sent in by Valery Patrak: "Here is a photo of little Cadillac made for Siamese king's children in 1913."
Well first of all the location and bystanders don't give the impression that the photo was shot in Siam. Maybe in the US prior to delivery? Anyway it is thinkable this was the first car ever driven by GP-legend Prince Bira . Yet in that case he probably he was the second driver as his majesty Bira was born in 1914. So the first driver of this child's Caddy in that case was his older brother Prince Abhas (both princes depicted here). But maybe you are more interested  in the child's car itself. Looks like a perfect copy of it's big brother 1913 Cadillac 5 passenger Touring Sedan Convertible. Have any of these Cadillac child's cars survived, or was it a one-off by Cadillac to please the royal clientele?

UPDATE: check the comments and this fab short video

(photo retro-magic.ru)




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