History NEW MEMBER HERE FROM MICHIGAN.. WHAT IS THIS CAR PLEASE

Hello all

Brand new owner of a "what the heck is this".. could not resist.. had to have it

the kart on my ceiling is a 1962 fox go boy... but can anyone tell me what the orange car is

rear engine.. no drive train present... chrome pipes are for looks only

thanks

greg
1-586-530-9163

 

where are the photos????

 

trying like crazy to upload.. thanks image too large

 

thanks to all for your time and efforts

such cool garage art... but I'd love to know what is is

said to have raced at some sort of track in southeast mich in the 50's

no drive train.. but my intentions would be to hang from my ceiling

 

You can resize your pics using "paint" on your computer. Tim

 

so, the orange car is the one you just bought? Maybe some more pics to help us ID it.

 

it was rear engine... the chrome pipes are/were just for looks
what do I call this car if someone asks?
what kind of power would it have had?
how old were the drivers?
any idea on it's value or desirabilty?
what if I needed parts?

again.. thanks to all
greg
1-586-530-9163

 

Looks like a 1/4 midget. I guess the 1/4 refers to a 250cc motor. Much like a Go Kart.

 

from the interwebs:




http://www.joestevensphotos.com/1965-Flint-Autorama-Pictures/i-7Bw8FQk/A

 

Are you sure it is not from an amusement park ride?

 

The Continental engine would have put it in the quarter midget class, popularized in the '50s.

 

i had a sears walk behind tractor that had a 3 hp continental engine [if i remember right] so maybe look for one of those for the right engine.

 

Is there any kind of drive sprocket on the rear axle? If not it may well be an amusement park ride.

 

Squirrel nailed it, even a Motor City Special! Same body, same bumpers, even the tread on the front tires are similar!

 

Says MOTOR CITY SPECIAL on the hood???

 

there is an engine mount in the rear.. it had an engine

here's the next question... what the heck did we do before the internet!!!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CHIMED IN ON THIS

 

Used to be there was still some mystery to life....

 

You are wise beyond your years, grasshopper...