KING MIDGET

Midget Motors Corp. (1946-1969)
Athens, Ohio

This is a King Midget emblem (c1948)     mjs
Size: 70mm high 48mm wide    MM: None

The King Midget introduced in 1946, at the time of a post-World War 2 minicar boom, was a small two-seater car made of lightweight steel and aluminium, and powered by a 9 hp single-cylinder engine. The King Midget used independent suspension and the chassis was built using perforated and tubular members to reduce weight. Optional extras included doors, top, side curtains, luggage racks  and speedometer. 

The King Midget was successful and about 5,000 units were built before production ceased in 1969.

Emblem

The King Midget carried a bright red painted shield-shaped emblem, as shown above. This Midget emblem was mounted on the radiator or the hood depending on the style of the King Midget model. This King Midget emblem is scarce.