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Solved: Allemano's 449. - X.T.K. (Experimental Turbine Kart) built by Bob Horn
« on: July 07, 2010, 07:33:33 AM »
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2010, 05:20:57 AM »
Wow! :o
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2010, 05:35:49 AM »
This one is quite obscure. I believe you'll get the chance to make an educated guess soon...
« Last Edit: July 19, 2010, 08:58:42 AM by Allemano »
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2010, 06:55:34 AM »
Experts?
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2010, 07:58:02 AM »
Is it a real car, as in not like Hot Wheels?
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2010, 08:03:32 AM »
it's a real vehicle, not a toy.
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2010, 12:15:31 PM »
Pro's?
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2010, 03:02:33 AM »
The proportions and details suggest a go-kart from the 1960's. From a well-known customizer, based in California?
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2010, 03:15:13 AM »
You're right with your go-cart notion and it's indeed from the 1960s, but not from California and not built by any well known customizer.
(not the usual suspects)
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2010, 03:27:02 AM »
Non-US?
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2010, 03:34:34 AM »
From another state of the USA.
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2010, 03:35:21 AM »
This bubble top futuristic dream kart appeared on the cover of Karting World magazine (June 1963). Called the X.T.K. (for Experimental Turbine Kart), it was built by 21 year old Bob Horn of Cincinnati. The futuristic pearlescent fiberglass body sits atop a 69" wheelbase frame.
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2010, 03:50:22 AM »
:applause:
I'm really impressed, though I guess there are not too many vintage go-cart related sources out there...
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Re: Allemano's 449.
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2010, 03:52:47 AM »
I rifled through quite a few until I crafted the right search string.  ;D

I'm happy as heck to end my long slump, too.  ;)
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