King Midget MicroCar Anniversary

K8M

Special Event Station
Celebrating the 80th Anniversary
of the King Midget Micro-Car
August 5-9, 2026 - Athens Ohio

The King Midget was invented in 1946 in Athens Ohio and was manufactured until 1969. The Model I is the smallest "Street-Legal" American-made motorcar ever built, and for much of its early history, was actually sold as a mailorder kit! During the 1960's, the King Midget was the 6th largest automobile manufacturer in the United States.

How to obtain an event QSL Card:

Electronically via the eQSL Serivce
Via U.S. Postal Service:

Send your QSL card or slip of paper with callsign
and K8M contact UTC Date/time, Band and Mode
Include a return address label only (no envelopes please!)
Include one unit of US First Class postage
Mail to: K8M, 97 Columbia Ave, Athens OH, 45701

Related information and resources:

80th Anniversary King Midget Jamboree - Aug 6-9 - Athens OH

The International King Midget Car Club

Photos Above are from the ongoing King Midget display at the Market on State in Athens OH.