Vehicle Description
STK 3276 1960 Cushman Powered Micro Midget Race Car
This racecar was built to compete in the National Modified Midget
Association race circuit. Many of these cars were designed and
built by the individual race teams. We are told that the car was
built and campaigned in the early '60s by Robert Jungbluth. After
numerous successful trophy-winning seasons, the car was purchased
by Ray and Mary Gabbard and has been on display at the Dennis
Carpenter Automotive Museum in Concord, NC. The car appears to be
complete and as-raced as best we can tell. Power is furnished by a
modified Cushman M8/M9 engine that is said to produce 25hp and
capable of pulling 7,000 RPMs. Robert Jungbluth designed and
incorporated a revolutionary water-cooled system for the Cushman
engine. At the time, this was a unique concept for a
small-displacement racing engine. Other Jungbluth upgrades to the
Cushman motor include:
• HD cast iron block w/water jackets
• Dual roller-bearing crankshaft bearings
• 4-Bolt forged steel connecting rod
• Aluminum piston
• Modified cylinder head w/relocated valve seats/larger valves
• Heavy-duty oiling system
The body 'tub' is in excellent condition and is painted as when
raced. All suspension components also appear to be in very good
condition. Braking is provided by a dual hydraulic caliper/disc
system on the rear axle and aluminum wheels mount period-correct
Dunlop Racing tires. The upholstered seat w/racing belts is
actually comfortable (for a racing seat). We do not have any
additional details on the car but do have extensive documentation
relating to the design features of the Jungbluth water-cooled
Cushman M8/M9 motor. This is a historic racecar from the NMMA
circuit that is a true collector car. It is sold on a 'Bill of
Sale'. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
