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. .
King Midgets ‘will be the future kings of the road’
King Midget automobiles are followed by many according to an interview of Dick Messer by AutoWeek. Since the vehicle is small and inexpensive, it makes complete sense. With everything needed to build this two door micro car, they were sold at $ 49. They were also assembled already sometimes and might be bought that way. The engines could vary from 6 hp to 12 hp big blocks. 50 to 70 mpg figures are possible in the King Midget with up to 50 mph also. According to Wikipedia, prices varied within the 1950s from $ 500 to nearly $ 1,000.
Why was the King Midget killed?
As you may imagine, safety was a concern. Federal crash requirements become more strict within the 1970s when the production ended. About 5,000 of the cars were made. There would be more death and injury with the King Midget because it doesn’t absorb shock like common cars do now. Of course, great mileage is in all of the cars?
Midget to be bought with used car loans?
Clicking the button below can help. Since you will not get the King Midget at a normal dealer, make certain they’ll fund private party purchases. Click the International King Midget Car Club link below to do some online window purchasing if you’re serious about the King Midget. $ 1,000 is going to be your minimum price.
More information accessible at these websites
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
