Congested highways make for dirty air that comes from gas guzzling vehicles. Improved methods of public transportation and more fuel-efficient green autos have helped this problem to a fantastic extent, but there is still room for improvement. Change is always costly with the options available. There is an answer from our past that might help us out. .
This ‘will be the future kings of the road’
King Midget vehicles are followed by numerous according to an interview of Dick Messer by AutoWeek. Since the automobile is small and inexpensive, it makes complete sense. With anything needed to build this two door micro car, they were sold at $ 49. They were also assembled already sometimes and could be bought that way. From 6 hp to the 12 hp big block, the engines with one cylinder and two speeds varied. 50 to 70 mpg figures are possible within the King Midget with up to 50 mph also. $ 500 to $ 1,000, reports Wikipedia, were the prices within the 50’s.
Why was the King Midget killed?
As you might imagine, safety was a concern. Production ended in 1970s because there were more strict federal crash requirements. Only 5,000 cars were really made. Most cars made now are strong enough to absorb shock; drivers of the King Midget cars would feel all that. They get some great mileage though?
Midget to be bought with used car loans?
Click the button below. Just be sure to check with your lender first to see if they’ll fund private party purchases, as you won’t discover a King Midget at your standard used car dealer. Click the International King Midget Car Club link below to do some online window purchasing if you’re serious about the King Midget. It can cost as little as $ 1,000.
More information accessible at these sites
AutoWeek
autoweek.com/article/20100713/CARNEWS/100719968
Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Midget
International King Midget Car Club Classifieds
kingmidgetcarclub.org/classifieds.html
Vintage Vehicle Show interview with car collector Barry Hilbert
youtube.com/watch?v=suv1Dyz4HWo
