This Mighty Mite was built for the Marine Corps and was designed to be dropped from a helicopter for use by the ground troops. The numbers vary but approximately 3900 Mites were built before the military stopped production.
Experts believe that there are less than 300 Mites left. An air cooled aluminum V4 engine designed and built specifically for the Mite is used along with a 4 speed transmission and transfer case. The Mite is designed with independent 4 wheel suspension and inboard brakes front and rear.
The entire body and nearly every other part is built from aluminum giving it an approximate weight of 1600#. Marine Corps Mighty Mite number 309837 has had a complete off the frame restoration completed by www.buzzardroostmotors.com in Arkansas.
I recently completed a total engine rebuild on the air cooled V4 to bring the vehicle to near new standards. The restoration of the Mite was a very expensive proposition and I think you will find this vehicle to be one of the finest of its kind in existence. If the little A1 brings back some memories then give me a call.
Interior was part of the total off the frame restoration. New NOS seat covers, NOS gauges including the speedometer, except for the fuel gauge. NOS windshield frame with new glass.
V4, air-cooled engine has been totally rebuilt. 0 miles since completed. The engine was rebuilt using the following:
New crankshaft- NOS
New barrels, pistons and rings- NOS
New cam gear- NOS
New rod, main and cam bearings- NOS
New oil cooler- NOS
Valves and seats reground using new valve seals.
New Carburetor- NOS
New clutch disc- NOS
Flywheel resurfaced
New throw out bearing
All new gaskets and seals- NOS
Underhood was restored with complete new wiring harness, voltage regulator, all gauges including the speedometer, except for the fuel gauge.
