Rare “Titan Missile Launcher” model carousel ride, 6-seater, made of green-painted sheet steel, with chrome-plated metal details and trim, two benches upholstered in red faux leather, and 4 steering wheels marked in the center with the manufacturer’s name “L’Autopède Belgium Melle,” two facing seats in the rear upholstered in red faux leather, a missile launcher secured to the floor with its launch ramp and a two-tone white and orange projectile, two chrome “machine guns” mounted on the support, a Plexiglas windshield, two chrome-plated metal badges reading “L’Autopède MELLE”—one on the front hood and the other on the right side—and a side inscription in Flemish: “Atlasraket Naar De Maan,” which means “The Atlas Rocket on its way to the Moon,” along with rubber tires.

In used condition, with tears in the seats and numerous chips, scratches, and blisters on the bodywork.

Dimensions: L: 178 cm x W: 95 cm x H: 147 cm

Photos © Peter Singhof