This Anzani-powered Rathmann Xterminator was recently donated to the
Smithsonian. The Vintage Karts web site was contacted by David Kinney of USAppraisal to
help provide some background information, particularly on the Anzani water cooled
motorcycle engine as it was applied to karting (in the extreme!) in the early 60's.
Note the front mounted radiator doing double service as a "nassau panel" to
carry the racing number.
The
kart was donated to the Smithsonian by the owner's son after having sat in a basement for
thirty odd years. It is now currently sitting in the Smithsonian's facility in
Silver Spring MD, near Washington DC. The donation also consists of literature, trophies
and other goodies. Pictures of these may be made available to this site at a later date.
The Anzani engine is sitting in a basket.
Click here to view the Anzani engine and two other views of the
kart.
See an original Rathmann Xterminator ad
Photos and info courtesy of:
David Kinney
USAppraisal
PO Box 472
Great Falls VA 22066-1472
DHKinney@aol.com