Trying to date this mini car, 40's?

[Mike McCandless]

I purchased this mini car last week. In came in today. Looking it over, I can't find a serial plate or any identifying information. The motor that came with it is not correct to the car so is of no value. I was able to pull a patent number off the rear end, which dates back to 1934. I'd love to restore something like this back to original. Would think it's really cool. These are pictures from the seller. There is no grill, the hood ornament is gone. I've crawled all around (and under) this thing with no luck. Does anyone have any thoughts or direction they could point me in? Here are some pictures.

[alsancle]

It is a prewar German amusement/micro car. I believe it is spelled ehle or something similar.

[alsancle]

Ihle

http://microcarmuseum.com/tour/ihle.html

[Mike McCandless]

Wow thank you so much for the help. This is out of my area, as I'm a mopar collector. How did you know what it was? Have you seen one before? I can't wait to dig up the history

[Mike McCandless]

I was posting that while you posted that link. Thank you SO MUCH!!

[Mike McCandless]

It's odd, these cars all have the motor in the back and the model I have, it was in the front.

[alsancle]

After studying your pictures a bit more I'm not sure. Would be interested in hearing what you discover. Neat car. Did you find it on eBay?

[Mike McCandless]

I was able to pull this number off the transmission: T92-148

This tracks back to a crosley transmission.

[Mike McCandless]

Latest update. Talked to a micro car restoration shop. He believes it was an amusement park ride that someone turned into a car at a later date. Given the construction, I believe this is accurate. There is excellent metal work around some area's and others that looked like it was torched.

It also makes sense as to why it doesn't have a windshield nor does it appear one was ever mounted. I have 2 more emails out to restoration shops that specialize in this type of car. Will be curious what they say.

[DAVE A]

Mike;
You are correct, the T-92 transmission was used in the Crosley auto. From tha angle it is tough to tell, but the rear favors Crosley a little also(spicer). If you have trouble with the trans, Crosley parts suppliers can help you. Your task will be to identify that engine. If I can help you let me know.

[Mike McCandless]

I think I'll end up parting ways with this thing since it's not a real "car". I'll likely end up trying to trade + cash on a restored micro car.