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Aston Martin kids' car with real engine


A London-based Aston Martin specialist dealership has launched a petrol-powered child-sized DB convertible, based on the classic 1960s convertible designs from the iconic British brand.

The upmarket kiddie car available from Nicholas Mee and Co is aimed at children aged 10 years or older -- or at least, aimed at the wallets of their parents -- and sells for £16,500 ($30,900) which is a lot cheaper than the $231,000 entry level V8 Vantage we get here, but a sizeable ask for a child's plaything. Let's face it, for $30,000 you can get a Toyota 86 that will leave a permanent smile on your face, and to hell with the progeny.

But the Aston Martin is a lot of toy for the money. Powered by a 1.1-litre petrol engine with a three-speed automatic gearbox driving the rear wheels, the pint-sized convertible is quite capable of getting speeding tickets out on the street -- reaching up to 74km/h. Happily, the dealership says the speed can be limited by concerned parents.

There are thousands of exterior paint options, and the cockpit trim can be either vinyl or leather, with a wooden steering wheel adding an extra classic touch.

On the features list are an electric starter and working lights, horn and indicators, while the underpinnings include Brembo disc brakes, coil-over suspension and a fully adjustable pedal box "to suit any size of driver, young or old".

Watch the desktop version of the Aston Martin kiddie car with petrol engine video here. 

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