Wire Car
Played in: Zimbabwe, South Africa & beyond
What it's made of
Recycled wire, tin can lids, rubber strips
How to play
A long wire handle lets kids steer the car from behind as they run, turning corners and dodging obstacles just like a real driver.
A little history
Born from resourcefulness rather than a factory, wire cars turned whatever was on hand — fencing wire, cans, rubber — into moving toys. The craft has since become an art form of its own.