After years of searching I came across this forum today and am very excited.
About 10 years ago I inherited a 1960 Go Kart Mfg. Greenhorn Enduro Model 100 with a Clinton 2 1/2 hp Panther motor. It was my cousin's and with the exception of the seat that he modified to support his big butt, it is all original down to the tires. He was a pack rat and kept everything stored in his heated basement. I was there the day he bought it and got to ride it and fall off of it on the first day. It was literally the starting point in what developed into a life long involvement in the motorcycle industry.
I have the original sales receipt, factory sales brochure, factory parts diagram, owner's manual and spare master link. All the factory labels and serial number are still on the frame and engine. After some 40 years of being in storage, a little premix gas and a couple of pulls and it fired right up.
So first question is: How rare is it and how much is it worth ? And is it worth more original or restored ? I was told when I first got it that it might be worth several thousand dollars given its originality.
No, it's not for sale !!!
Next question is: Where can I get a few missing parts for the Clinton Panther ? There is a cast bracket on top and behind the big engine cover on the left. Obviously there was something there before but is now missing and I don't know what it was. There is no kill switch so maybe that is what is missing. The parts diagram only shows the motor as one part and the picture is too small to identify this piece. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Last questions is: Are there any minibike meets in Colorado ?
About 10 years ago I inherited a 1960 Go Kart Mfg. Greenhorn Enduro Model 100 with a Clinton 2 1/2 hp Panther motor. It was my cousin's and with the exception of the seat that he modified to support his big butt, it is all original down to the tires. He was a pack rat and kept everything stored in his heated basement. I was there the day he bought it and got to ride it and fall off of it on the first day. It was literally the starting point in what developed into a life long involvement in the motorcycle industry.
I have the original sales receipt, factory sales brochure, factory parts diagram, owner's manual and spare master link. All the factory labels and serial number are still on the frame and engine. After some 40 years of being in storage, a little premix gas and a couple of pulls and it fired right up.
So first question is: How rare is it and how much is it worth ? And is it worth more original or restored ? I was told when I first got it that it might be worth several thousand dollars given its originality.
No, it's not for sale !!!
Next question is: Where can I get a few missing parts for the Clinton Panther ? There is a cast bracket on top and behind the big engine cover on the left. Obviously there was something there before but is now missing and I don't know what it was. There is no kill switch so maybe that is what is missing. The parts diagram only shows the motor as one part and the picture is too small to identify this piece. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Last questions is: Are there any minibike meets in Colorado ?
