Thursday, September 17, 2009
Knott's Berry Farm Auto Rides.
From the Roaring 20's Gasoline Alley added in the 1970's these cars were powered by a Briggs and Stratton engine.
The Merry Go Round auto ride in what now is called Fiesta was designed and Built by Bud Hurlbut these cars were driven by electric powered the cars were added to Knott's Berry Farm in 1958.
Henry's auto livery opened in July of 1957 located on the corner of Beach Blvd and Crescent Ave.Outside the main portion of the park this ride had no tracks just bumpers.The cars were gasoline powered.These cars were designed by Walter Beckman.
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Geez, Knott's went from having three car rides, to zero car rides! I loved all of these!
ReplyDeleteI worked on this ride in the late 70s. I would LOVE to see higher quality pictures of this ride. Great memories. Great job.
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