During the 1960s and 1970s, the self-proclaimed “King of the Electrics” was the Electra-King, made by B&Z Industries of Long Beach, California. During the first half of the King’s 17-year reign it was not much more than a 3-wheeled golf with an enclosed body. Its six-6V batteries powered a 1hp army surplus tank turret motor that could propel the 500lb cart to 18mph. That was probably plenty fast, as the E-K had no front brake. After an ownership change in 1972, the Electra-King could be had with a bit more power and with 4 wheels…but not 4 brakes. The King was a favorite of octogenarian Richard Petty wannabes for roaring (quietly) around their retirement communities.
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