Wow. This thread brings back some childhood memories. When I was 5 years old I got a new pair of hush puppy shoes. My parents entered me into a sweepstakes and I won a Lotus go kart. The design was based on the 1965 indy car - green with yellow details. It had a true to life fiberglass body and a 3.5hp Briggs and Straton engine - even complete with dual flaired horn exhaust pipes. It was one-wheel drive with a centrifugal clutch, solid frame - no suspension. The brakes simply rubbed the tires. The thing was huge and we could just barely carry in the trunk of our 63 Olds 98
My father took it out for the first time and let several other people drive before I got a ride. I remember crying because it was my car and I didn't get to go first, or second, or third. He only took it out a couple of times and it really bugged me. It mostly was hung sideways on the garage wall. When I was about 13-14 years old I was strong enough to get it down by myself. When my parents left me at home alone I would get it out and buzz around the neighborhood. I finally sold it to some hillbillies for $100 to purchase a 10 speed bike; they planned to put a motorcycle engine in it. This was probably the dumbest move I have ever made because it was probably a one-of-a-kind and would be worth a fair bit today - and it would be super cool. So, I guess first car was a 65 Lotus Indi race car.
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I'm curious to know if anyone here has heard of this 1965 go kart?