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All WindUpKeys are "hand crafted" to order and each varies somewhat from all the others as I match up the components and/or may improve the design over time. Sometimes I have some in stock, but generally the demand leaves me backlogged with orders. So, get your order in as soon as possible to assure earliest delivery.

Each design normally comes with the standard, flat base plate with windupkey.com engraved on it. These bases will have drilled holes and are attached with stainless steel fasteners with locking nuts on the inside of the vehicle to prevent removal from the outside. A neoprene rubber gasket seals the base to the car body.

All current styles are either the Round or Oval in shape as shown below:

Key Colors Available

The standard finish is either "sparkle silver" powder coating which looks like most alloy wheels or "satin black." Optional colors and finishes are possible.

Key Motion Available

In all cases the current 2-piece shaft series allows the key to be removed without removing the base. Special tamper-proof wrench provided.

Motorized
These have a small DC gearmotor enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that is connected to a switched power source in the rear deck/trunk area. They turn whenever the power is applied. These can be turned slowly by hand when the power is off.

Free-Spinning
These have a set of ball bearings enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that allow the key to spin freely. The key turn may turn while the car is moving or wind is present, but rate of motion or direction of motion cannot be predicted. Motion depends on vehicle speed, direction of any wind, and the presence of nearby vehicles.

Standard Designs Currently Available

Volkswagen New Beetle (1998 and later)
Replaces the VW emblem on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details.

Volkswagen Older Air-Cooled Bugs (1979 and earlier)
Replaces the license plate light housing on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details.

Mini Cooper (1959-2000 and New Mini 2001 and later)
Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

Nash/Hudson Metropolitan
Replaces the license plate light on the hubcap on the spare tire. Click Here for more details.

Scion Xb
Replaces the rear wiper blade, rear wiper motor or mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

smart Car
Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

General Purpose
Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details.

Custom Design
Custom design for your motorcycle, golf cart, RV, tractor, or whatever. Click Here for more details.

Prototype Program
Reduced cost designs for new cars. Click Here for more details.

Other Items
Gift boxes and WindUpKey hats. Click Here for more details.

Models

All WindUpKeys are "hand crafted" to order and each varies somewhat from all the others as I match up the components and/or may improve the design over time. Sometimes I have some in stock, but generally the demand leaves me backlogged with orders. So, get your order in as soon as possible to assure earliest delivery. Models are currently available for several car types (see below). Each design normally comes with the standard, flat base plate with windupkey.com engraved on it. These bases will have drilled holes and are attached with stainless steel fasteners with locking nuts on the inside of the vehicle to prevent removal from the outside. A neoprene rubber gasket seals the base to the car body. Key Shapes Available All current styles are either the Round or Oval in shape as shown below: Key Colors Available The standard finish is either "sparkle silver" powder coating which looks like most alloy wheels or "satin black." Optional colors and finishes are possible. Key Motion Available In all cases the current 2-piece shaft series allows the key to be removed without removing the base. Special tamper-proof wrench provided. Motorized These have a small DC gearmotor enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that is connected to a switched power source in the rear deck/trunk area. They turn whenever the power is applied. These can be turned slowly by hand when the power is off. Free-Spinning These have a set of ball bearings enclosed in the base of the WindUpKey shaft that allow the key to spin freely. The key turn may turn while the car is moving or wind is present, but rate of motion or direction of motion cannot be predicted. Motion depends on vehicle speed, direction of any wind, and the presence of nearby vehicles. Standard Designs Currently Available Volkswagen New Beetle (1998 and later) Replaces the VW emblem on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details. Volkswagen Older Air-Cooled Bugs (1979 and earlier) Replaces the license plate light housing on the rear deck lid. Click Here for more details. Mini Cooper (1959-2000 and New Mini 2001 and later) Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. Nash/Hudson Metropolitan Replaces the license plate light on the hubcap on the spare tire. Click Here for more details. Scion Xb Replaces the rear wiper blade, rear wiper motor or mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. smart Car Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. General Purpose Mounts under the license plate. Click Here for more details. Custom Design Custom design for your motorcycle, golf cart, RV, tractor, or whatever. Click Here for more details. Prototype Program Reduced cost designs for new cars. Click Here for more details. Other Items Gift boxes and WindUpKey hats. Click Here for more details. [Home] [History] [Construction] [Models] [FAQ] [Gallery] [Ordering] [Sale Items!] [Custom Keys] [ Contact Us!] Revised: 5/27/09