![]() That is because the direction the engine was rotating was dictated by the direction the electric started was spinning.Ī small lever under the seat was used to revert the polarity of the starter, therefore spinning the engine in the desired direction. The bench of the cart is also a lift-top cover for the engine and tank compartment.Ī 2-stroke Harley machine that has to be shut off before putting it in reverse or vice-versaOne of the funny details of these Harley-Davidson golf carts is that choosing forward or reverse required the driver to shut the engine off. ![]() It is noisy and makes a lot of smoke, obviously, but apparently it does the job pretty well. ![]() The engine is a 2-stroke air-cooled single with electric starter and easy-to-use throttle-and-go operation. Harley went 4-wheel before the cart division was sold to Columbia Par Car in 1982. The one we are showing to you was made in 1971, but still belongs to the early generations, as it only has three wheels. We did a little research for these carts and it looks like they were rather popular back in the '60s and '70s. It may be a tad too late for some who maybe wanted to take this cart home, but at least now you know there's at least one fully-restored piece that might show up in other auctions later on. ![]() We spotted the cart is up for grabs in an auction held by Barrett-Jackson at Palm Springs, Florida, this very weekend.
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