fanfoy
fanfoy HalfDork
10/11/13 4:17 p.m.

1/2 scale 1969 McLaren Can-Am go-kart

The price is crazy, but I really like this. If I win the lotery, I'm getting one for my youngest.

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard Event Marketing
10/11/13 4:20 p.m.

Is that Briggs powered?

Graefin10
Graefin10 Dork
10/11/13 4:59 p.m.

It says it's a 4-stroke kart racing engine. So it probably is a Briggs.

Sultan
Sultan HalfDork
10/11/13 5:44 p.m.

Want!!!!!!

HappyAndy
HappyAndy SuperDork
10/11/13 5:59 p.m.

I agree that the coolness of it is nearly off the chart, but the price is unjustifiable. Surly a GRMer could build a convincing copy for challenge price or less.

That gives me an idea, I'm putting that on my watch list, if it actually sells, I've got a cottage business to start!

bgkast
bgkast HalfDork
10/11/13 6:02 p.m.

Functional intake trumpets or no deal

HappyAndy
HappyAndy SuperDork
10/11/13 6:04 p.m.

For $12k I can make that happen!

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
10/11/13 6:08 p.m.
HappyAndy wrote: I agree that the coolness of it is nearly off the chart, but the price is unjustifiable. Surly a GRMer could build a convincing copy for challenge price or less. That gives me an idea, I'm putting that on my watch list, if it actually sells, I've got a cottage business to start!

I think you'll find that the difference between working for free and being paid for your time will explain the price pretty quickly. Good luck with the build.

Sultan
Sultan HalfDork
10/11/13 7:28 p.m.

Looking at the site this isn't a one off. You can even buy just body. Love the idea yet $12k for something that well get beat on seems like a bad idea.

mad_machine
mad_machine MegaDork
10/11/13 10:35 p.m.

needs more GSXR

olpro
olpro New Reader
10/12/13 10:14 a.m.

Real karts are cool. This thing is a stupid expensive toy. What fun would it be to go out on the track and be whipped by every other kart out there?

TAParker
TAParker New Reader
10/12/13 10:46 a.m.

That is soooo cool.

mndsm
mndsm UltimaDork
10/12/13 11:03 a.m.
olpro wrote: Real karts are cool. This thing is a stupid expensive toy. What fun would it be to go out on the track and be whipped by every other kart out there?

Because it still looks awesome! While there is plenty of merit to be had in going as fast as legitimately possible within a given platform, not everything is about speed.

fasted58
fasted58 PowerDork
10/12/13 11:09 a.m.
mad_machine wrote: needs more GSXR

bingo

bradyzq
bradyzq Dork
10/12/13 5:56 p.m.

Hartley FTW.

Then you get to use all those trumpets.

moparman76_69
moparman76_69 Dork
10/12/13 6:20 p.m.

Nope this is the coolest cart ever.

JoeyM
JoeyM Mod Squad
10/12/13 6:29 p.m.
fanfoy wrote: The price is crazy, but I really like this. If I win the lotery, I'm getting one for my youngest.

The panels only curve in one direction. The transitions are simple 90 degree corners. Grab some sheet metal and slap the body together .

sethmeister4
sethmeister4 Dork
10/12/13 8:57 p.m.

This is cool, but I'd rather have a "naked" cart without the body. Just a basic vintage frame and a hopped up 6-10 hp motor. Man I need one!

sethmeister4
sethmeister4 Dork
10/12/13 9:00 p.m.

And there are so many karts on my local Craigslist right now for $200 or less!!!

olpro
olpro New Reader
10/13/13 5:21 p.m.

Not if you are Walter Mitty at least. In reply to mndsm:

tdisalvo
tdisalvo New Reader
10/13/13 9:53 p.m.

In reply to moparman76_69:

More info please. A one-off or a kit? That thing is awesome.

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