£5,193
1969 King Midget Model III
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Oct 2021
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£5,193
1969 King Midget Model III
US • 16 Oct 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1969 King Midget Model III, donated to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation in 1987, features a metallic blue exterior with white fenders and a black vinyl interior. It's powered by a 12-horsepower Kohler engine and has been in climate-controlled storage for 15 years, requiring some reconditioning before regular use.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in storage for 15 years, with some cosmetic issues such as paint chips and dents. While it was reportedly able to be started with a new fuel pump and battery, further sorting is recommended. The presence of corrosion underneath and the 'Exceeds Mechanical Limited' brand on the title also suggest some mechanical concerns. Overall, the car appears to be in good condition, but with some wear and the need for reconditioning.
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1,100 miles
B691022
1969
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United States
£5,193
1969 King Midget Model III
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Oct 2021
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
This 1969 King Midget Model III was donated to the out of St.
Joseph, Michigan, in 1987, and has spent the past 15 years in the climate-controlled storage facility.
The car is finished in metallic blue with white fenders and black upholstery, and power comes from an air-cooled 12-horsepower Kohler single paired with a two-speed automatic transmission.
IMS Museum staff was reportedly able to get the car running in preparation for the sale with the installation of a replacement fuel pump and battery, although further sorting will be required prior to use.
This King Midget is now offered by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation with an Indiana title.
The King Midget was built between 1946 and 1970 by the Midget Motors Corporation of Athens, Ohio.
This example is finished in blue with white fenders and features painted bumpers, an antenna, and body-color headlight buckets.
Paint chips are noted on the right-rear quarter panel and decklid hinges, and there are chips and dent...
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£2,857
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£5,641
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£13,875
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