#5 • 1941 Willys Barstool Go Kart Racer (Green Metallic)
Part of Classic Auto Mall Classic Auto Auction – Morgantown, PA June 19, 2026 (live auction by Ken Geyer Real Estate Auctioneers, Inc.)
High bid $1,900.00
Status: No sale
VIN: (missing); Coupe; Green Metallic / Black; 49cc / Manual; Mileage: N/A; 49cc single-cylinder, direct drive, runs & drives well, nicely done replica 1941 Willys Barstool Go Kart Racer "The "Go-Kart" name was termed by Lynn Wineland, a former editor of Hot Rod Magazine. The first production go-kart, the Go Kart 400 racer, sold for $129.50, (around $1,100 in today's money). As payment for the Go Kart name, Wineland received $2 per kart sold. In short time Wineland was able to purchase a house with his earnings from the royalty." K1speed.com For auction, a 1941 Willys Barstool Go Kart Racer. If you have a real Willys street rod, this is a MUST have. But if you don't have a street rod and don't have the space, this little go kart might do the trick! NO TITLE, BILL OF SALE ONLY Exterior Glossy Green Metallic reflects our photo booth lights pretty well and the Blue Metallic face makes the contrast transition with orange flames that lick back over the hood and fenders, just like the real thing! Single bulb headlights look like eyes and the aluminum grille resembles a grin, with the characteristic Willys pointed nose leading the way. Foot pedals are embedded at the fenders, the seat comes out of the back, and the handlebars and controls emit from where an engine would be. 6-inch chrome wheels tuck the tires under the fenders and add chrome, because every street rod should have some chrome! With use, the paint on the fiberglass body has gained some chips and scratches along with some slight damage to the fiberglass on a lower edge. Drivetrain Under the body is a 49cc 1 cylinder engine with a 1-barrel carburetor and direct chain drive to the rear axle. We'd call this driver quality with some evidence of age and surface rust on the single exhaust and its muffler. Stopping the car is done by a rear disc brake that's hand controlled.  Undercarriage The welded tubular frame is in nice shape with no signs of bends or breaks.  Drive-AbilityWith some fresh gas in the tank this mini Willys fired right up and ran well. A lap around our fabled test track yielded stellar results with more than adequate acceleration and on point braking. A good time was had by all and no bones were broken during our time behind the wheel. If you're ready for a little bit of driveway fun and spins around the neighborhood, or if you have kids too young to drive a real car, this miniature Willys is the ultimate toy for a car guy family! You know what they say, a family that street rods together, stays together! Start 'em young.
