Vintage Go-Karts

Sorry haven't posted this British built kart that somehow made it to the states. Powered by twin JLO motors and its a Tro Kart.

 

Oh - these were built around 1959 to 1961 from what I could find.

 

I'd drop 2 bills on that^^^^^in a heartbeat.....

 

I wonder if this survived

 

I wonder if the driver did!

 

I picked up this project today. I have no idea on the brand or age, but i liked it

 

I have had street motorcycles for 45 years but never have driven a go cart...

 

Go carts are among the top 5 or 6 things that are the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Try it, you'll like it!

 

Yeah, make sure you wear a brain bucket....

 

Yeah maybe I will...

 

Maybe you've heard of Big D cycles and their times at Bonnieville.

 

Yes, I know about them.....And do you know my speed records?

 

Looks very similar to a Super Wheels By Carter kart that I have.

 

Thats interesting. I was curious what brand and year it may be

 

Rupp Dart Karts we’re way ahead of Pontiac.

 

Okay Guys, I pulled this out of a barn today and would like to know the manufacturer. Any help would
be appreciated......

 

Hard to tell with those pictures - but those look like Rupp wheels and that's a twin engine kart it looks like too........

 

Damn....is that a disk brake set up..........

 

I think the wheel are rump too, but I don't think the kart is a Rupp.....

 

The disk master cylinder looks to be added at a later date.....

 

I'll do that tomorrow and post more photos.......

 

Simplex kart stickers that I made for a customer.

Jimbo

 

As promised more photos. You can see that the hydraulic brake was added later and the peddles don't match. Someone cut a notch in the left engine plate to mount the caliper. The wheels are Rupp and the frame looks like a Rupp, but the front axle I can't place. The seat was sheet metal originally, but was removed and replaced with aluminum. the floor pan is made from a detour sign and strapped to the frame. The kart make is still a mystery, anybody out there know??? Well we found it, turns out to be a 1961 Percival Wildcat, Thanks everyone.....

 

A Percival Wildcat. I have ever seen one of these karts, but I do remember the Hellcats and the Wildcats back in the early 60s. I wonder if this is the same company.

I started racing in 1961

Jimbo

 

Same kart, this is a Wildcat with duel engines, the Hellcat ran a single engine and they were a Frank Kurtis design. Here
is a video for you of a Hellcat restored.

 

Just an FYI...I know it's not in everyones back yard, but Sandy Hook Raceway, about two miles from my house is having a vintage kart meet this weekend. Gene.
Sandy Hook Road, Street Md. 21154