Start your engines!
Ettore’s Car is a hands-on wooden craft kit that lets children aged 6 and up build their own retro racing car — learning real woodworking and mechanical skills along the way. Inspired by the timeless elegance of classic Grand Prix cars, this beautifully designed kit encourages patience, focus, and pride in craftsmanship.
Children will love the thrill of making something that really moves. With elastic-powered propulsion, the car can zoom forward once built — combining creative fun with basic physics and engineering.
Made from birch plywood and designed to be both durable and eco-conscious, this project offers a wonderful way to explore the world of woodworking. Kids will learn how to saw, sand, glue, and screw, all while developing fine motor skills and an appreciation for hands-on creation.
Everything needed is included in the box — from pre-cut wooden pieces and real tools to clear illustrated instructions. It’s an exciting one-hour project that builds confidence and curiosity.
Details
Includes:
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Illustrated instructions for car and saw
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Pre-cut birch plywood parts
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Elastic cord for bungee propulsion (1m)
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Wheels, threaded rods, dowels & nuts
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Wooden driver’s head
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Saw blade (use under supervision)
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2m coloured cord for the saw handle
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Sandpaper, child-safe wood glue
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Butterfly screws and two small wrenches
Skills Learned:
Sawing | Sanding | Gluing | Screwing
Safety Note: Not suitable for children under 3 years (small parts, long cord, sharp edges). Use under adult supervision.
