Rathmann Xterminator

Doug Mayr · Post by **Doug Mayr** » Sat May 28, 2011 4:38 pm

eBay Item Id: 150609895638
Here is a restored Rathmann Xterminator kart with fresh twin Mc 10 engines. A very rare and unique kart designed and built by the 1960 Indianapolis 500 Winner Jim Rathmann.

This kart is just like the one then 16 year old Bobby Allen drove to victory 50 years ago in the first Karting World Championship inn Nassau !

The engines are a matched pair of fresh McCulloch 10's. The engines have fresh pistons, bearings, seals and carb kits. These engines are readyto run but have not been started. They have direct drive sprockets like was used in the day. (The keys are taken out to make the kart easy to roll if desired) Also included is a pair of chromed Max Torque clutches if you really want to drive it.

Even the tires are correct NOS (New Old Stock) Carlisle 6” on rear and 4” on front. The original Hands wheels are in excellent shape. The unique steering rack also works very well.

The Steering wheel is a original as is the gas tank, engine swing mounts, pedals, brakes, nerf bars and front and rear bumper, etc. This kart has been in several shows and it always draws a crowd! The chassis is the original aluminum Monocoque and is in surprisingly nice condition! The anodizing is nice and shows very well and only has some minor scratches and imperfections. There is one small crack as seen by the right side nerf bar shown it the photos. The upholstery is in excellent condition.

This kart is very rare, and in very original condition in every way. Also included is an Original full page Black & White ad for the Rathmann Xterminator from a 1961 Hot Rod magazine.

We're making this wonderful museum quality kart available on eBay Item Id: 150609895638

There are just not too many nice ones like this left in existence. This is one of those rare last few Exterminator's!

Doug Mayr 414.460.0547
Greg Mayr 414.333.6097

Tom Smith · Post by **Tom Smith** » Sat May 28, 2011 8:26 pm

I always thought Xtermanators came with Firestone tires since Rathmann raced on Firestones, not Carlisles?

steve miller · Post by **steve miller** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:29 pm

hello evereone ..i have an orig.dealers .flyer for rathmans built by temco air frame manufactureres..silver anodize...299.50 ,gold anodize (extra)5.00 net..plush indianapolis type upholstery 26.50..racing slicks (4) (extra) add 24.00 bunper kit each 6.95 (pair ) 13.90 ..theres tons of motor options ,couple styles of motor mounts ..i will make copies for anyone that wants one ..

Ronald Cubel · Post by **Ronald Cubel** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:18 pm

Steve, please send copy you can get me at

rcubel@hotmail.com

Thanks Ron Cubel

PS Yes they did come new with Firestones

Dwain Parks · Post by **Dwain Parks** » Mon May 30, 2011 12:46 pm

Hey Steve!! Would you please send me a copy as well? fast10p@yahoo.com

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » Mon May 30, 2011 5:42 pm

Hi,
Would you please send me a copy of the flyer also? Thanks Mike Anderson fleagle14@embarqmail.com (317)729-2418

steve miller · Post by **steve miller** » Tue May 31, 2011 9:35 am

hey guys .i dunno how to do much on a p/c if you would please ...anybody that wants one email me your mailing address ill take it to town and print off 10 or so copys and send it to you in mail .is that ok ..?? mxtwister177@yahoo.com .

Tom Smith · Post by **Tom Smith** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:49 pm

How about the Xterminantor Concession Kart? I wonder how long one of those lasted before the seat back cracked?

ted johnson · Post by **ted johnson** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:31 pm

They probably didn't sell all that many. I don't ever remember seeing them at any concession track in Central Florida.

Doug Mayr · Post by **Doug Mayr** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:14 pm

These are the older version Carlisle tires that have the little "diamonds" around the sides.
They also have the yellow'ish dirctional arrows on them. So they are period correct.
I was only about 5 yrs old when they were built so I can't say for sure what they originally came with.
A.J. Watson who was the co-designer of the kart is going to autograph an original ad for me, so I'll ask him about the tires. But he's he's 83 yrs young so he might not be 100% sure.....

DM