RUPP Chevy Monza SS Go Kart

RUPP Chevy Monza, it has bee beautifully repainted and mechanically serviced. It is fun, fast, and very unique.

We have done some research and found the following :

• They were built by Rupp Manufacturing in Ohio on a fairly stock Rupp “Dart Kart” chassis, with the special Monza SS-replica bodies attached.
• They were initially made just for Chevrolet to give away at auto shows, traveling Chevy shopping center shows, Chevy exhibits at fairs, etc and even at Joie Chitwood thrill shows. Later on, Rupp sold some on their own, and Chevy dealers could buy them for their own contests.
• Between 1965 & 1975, they were given away at all kinds of auto shows & fairs. From 1965-67 they were called Monza Juniors (Monza Jr) and were red.
• From 1968 to approximately 1971 the name was changed to Chevy Jr, a white stripe was added to the nose, and the color changed to a red-orange.
• After that, the color changed to blue. Some were painted white and used at “Safety ville” in Flint, which was sort of a miniature town for driver training. This one could be for driving, or show.

It is a very cool piece of American automotive history.

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