VINTAGE KART: THE 1962 McCULLOCH 200

When it arrived on the market in 1962, the 200 was the chassis which was halfway into the McCulloch re-development racing range. This family included the 100 and 300 chassis which, along with the 200, replaced the previous R-1, C-1  and F-1. While the latter were openly dedicated to racing (R-1), rental (C-1) and, one might say to leisure time (F-1), the new 100, 200 and 300 were developed with a specific goal in mind…performance. The McCulloch 200, in particular, replaced the F-1 model appreciated for its comfort, yet criticized for not providing the behavior and execution that one would expect from a racing kart, despite being clearly positioned on the market as a “Family Kart”. The 200 featured a 0,83 inches thick, single-tube chassis (unlike the R-1 and the 300, which were distinguished by a double-tube chassis or space-frame), an engine’s crankcase no longer welded to the rear tubes, but rather fastened onto the axle and anchored to the chassis by means of shock absorbers to minimize the vibrations as much as possible.