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KING MIDGET MODEL II
By 1951, Dry and Orcutt had developed the second model King Midget, a
two passenger convertible offered either fully assembled or as a kit,
powered by the 7.5 horsepower Wisconsin AENL engine. This model firmly
established King Midget's reputation and incredible ability to perform
extraordinary feats. It could carry more than its own weight, it could
pull exceptionally heavy loads, it had the agility of a mountain goat;
all over arduous terrain with durability and economy for thousands of
miles. It began as the 500 pound car for $500. The Model 2 King Midget
was a basic vehicle with a hand start cable on the left, outside behind
the seat. It had a black three spoke steering wheel, brown plastic seat
upholstery, no speedometer and no reverse. However, it was this model
which first offered the optional automatic transmission, reverse,
electric starter, shatter proof safety-glass tinted windshield, top,
steel winter doors with sliding Plexiglas windows, hot air heater,
speedometer, turn signals, hand operated controls for handicapped
persons and the golf model, complete with two golf bag racks, extra wide
traction tires on the rear, special low gearing, foot rests on the front
fenders and an extra quiet muffler system. The Custom model was
introduced in 1955, along with the standard model King Midget. The
Custom got a new two spoke white steering wheel, bright red and bone
white upholstery, chrome bumper and cowl parking lights. New Philippine
mahogany doors and winter enclosures became standard for both models,
too.
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