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For the uninitiated, the Midget was a product of the Midget Motors Corporation of Athens, Ohio, a postwar automaker that for a while was actually the sixth-largest in America! The Model III was sold fully assembled and was advertised in magazines like Popular Mechanics and Mechanix Illustrated. It was billed as both 'World's Number One Fun Car' and 'World's Most Exciting Small Car', and many people still believe it is! These people, and countless others, helped King Midget establish an important and significant niche in the annals of automobile history. The King Midget celebrated its 65th birthday in 2011, and among all automobiles ever manufactured throughout the world, King Midget holds one untouchable record. King Midget was the only small car continuously manufactured for nearly a quarter of a century; from 1946 until operations ceased in 1970. Under its tail finned bodywork was a rear-mounted, air-cooled, one-cylinder Kohler engine...

With the end of WWII Midget Motor Corporation decided to take a chance at making a micro car. In 1946 the King Midget debuted with the catchy phrase '500lb car for $500. ' The King Midget brough in a steady stream of customers, see 3 different models, and would see production all the way until 1970. This example is from '54 and is a Model II. The green paint is in good condition and is a nice color for this car. The black top is also in good shape and looks good against the exterior color. Inside is a comfortable brown vinyl bench seat that is in good order. The wood paneling is a nice touch. Powering this model is a Briggs & Stratton engine believed to be 19hp. While that might not seem like a lot, this car with its light weight, you can still spin the tires! It has lights/brights, turn signals and has a forward and reverse gear. Per the owner she has received all new parts. She runs and drives out very well....