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A special ‘kart’-type vehicle is disclosed having independent suspension on all four wheels, featuring a rigid central structure which cradles the driver seat, and incorporating interchangeable and adjustable mechanical features designed to give adaptability to different conditions of use, and to th

A special ‘kart’-type vehicle is disclosed having independent suspension on all four wheels, featuring a rigid central structure which cradles the driver seat, and incorporating interchangeable and adjustable mechanical features designed to give adaptability to different conditions of use, and to the physical stature of a given rider. The special kind of adjustable, accessory-orientated design is such as to recommend the vehicle for dirt track, rough terrain and general off-highway use as well as for running on metalled road surfaces; likewise, a vehicle of the type might be used either for utility purposes or simply for sports or liesure activities.

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A motor vehicle intended for off-highway use comprising: a rigid chassis and cockpit structure supporting a driver seat; a pair of front steerable wheels and a pair of rear wheels, each wheel having a brake associated therewith; a pair of fully independent front and rear suspension links, each suspe

A motor vehicle intended for off-highway use comprising: a rigid chassis and cockpit structure supporting a driver seat; a pair of front steerable wheels and a pair of rear wheels, each wheel having a brake associated therewith; a pair of fully independent front and rear suspension links, each suspension link being pivotally connected to said chassis at one end for vertical movement with respect to said chassis and having a respective wheel rotatably mounted at the other end, said suspension links being overhung forward in the case of the two front steerable wheels and rearward in the case of the two rear wheels; an engine mounted on a rear portion of said chassis and having and output shaft disposed transversely of said chassis; a pair of independent transmission links connecting the output shaft to each of said rear wheels; an upright, arched frame located centrally and forward of said driver seat to which a steering means, including a steering wheel, a gearshift lever, and a clutch lever are mounted; means connecting said front steerable wheels to said steering wheel; a transverse bar, mounted to a forward portion of said chassis, having a front brake pedal, a rear brake pedal, and an accelerator pedal rotatably mounted thereon; and flexible cable means operatively connecting said front brake pedal to said brakes associated with said front steerable wheels and said rear brake pedal to said brakes associated with said rear wheels.