

Claud Dry and Dale Orcutt first started selling these things in 1946 as a kit for $270 -- excluding the necessary sheet metal (for the body) and single cylinder engine. Production continued through 1970 when the new owners overextended production and had to file for bankruptcy (Claud and Dale retired in 1966 and sold the company to over enthusiastic bankers). However, the story continues because as of 2016 someone claims to have acquired the rights to the King Midget name and says production will start in 2018. Stay tuned!
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I sometimes see one of these on my way to work in someones driveway. I'm not sure I'd fit in one, but it's super cool.
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