Most readers by now know that Art Ingels is credited with having built the first kart ever (in 1956), which is today known as "Kart#1" and still belongs to Art's widow Ruth. The Ingels-Borelli "Caretta" debuted with the model shown above. Carettas generally cost a bit more than their peers back then (and are particularly prized among collectors today).
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