{"id":1977201,"date":"2026-08-20T11:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1966-king-midget-model-iii\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T13:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:49:53","slug":"1966-king-midget-model-iii","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1966-king-midget-model-iii\/","title":{"rendered":"1966 King Midget Model III"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"font-semibold pdf-heading-class-replace pb-0.5 text-xl leading-[40px] [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[21px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\">1966 King Midget Model III<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm last:mb-0\">This 1966 King Midget Model III is a genuine piece of American automotive history from one of the most unconventional manufacturers the country ever produced. Built in Athens, Ohio, the Model III was the final and most refined evolution of the King Midget line, designed around economy, simplicity, and lightweight construction. Finished in Red over a Black-and-Red interior, this compact classic pairs a 479cc V-Twin engine with an automatic transmission for straightforward, easy operation. 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