Go Cart Collection

Water supply, American River camp, California, San Joaquin Valley, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water supply, American River camp, California, San Joaquin Valley

Children of migratory workers, hauling water, American River camp, San Joaquin Valley, CA, 1936
Children of migratory workers, hauling water, American River camp, San Joaquin Valley, California

Destitute family, American River camp, near Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Destitute family. American River camp. Five children aged two to seventeen. Near Sacramento California. [Sign: "I must have work or food"]

Boys playing with a home-made go-kart, Horley, Surrey, 1965

The little go-cart by Kate Greenaway
3779382 The little go-cart by Kate Greenaway. by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: The little go-cart by Kate Greenaway. Victorian girls playing in a garden together. Kate Greenaway by M. H)

Illustration from Motoring Book, 19th century (colour litho)
BAL12703 Illustration from Motoring Book, 19th century (colour litho) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Kindergespann, 1868 (oil on canvas)
1195508 Kindergespann, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 51x78 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

MP Colin Moynihan at the Soap box derby at Brands Hatch - 27 / 06 / 1988 (neg no 88 / 1752)
MP Colin Moynihan at the Soap box derby at Brands Hatch - 27/06/1988 (neg no 88/1752)

Children playing in Plymouth Estate. 22nd November 1988

The Family of Sir James Hunter Blair, 1st Baronet (1741-1787), ca. 1785. Sir James Hunter Blair, his wife, and nine of their twelve children stroll through a landscape near Portpatrick

Portland, from Peaks Island, 1874. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
Portland, from Peaks Island, 1874. View of the city of Portland, Maine, from Peaks Island off the Atlantic coast, USA. Nearer Portland is Peaks Island, luxuriant in foliage

Boys playing with a home-made go-kart, Horley, Surrey, 1965

Boy driving a home-made go-kart, Horley, Surrey, 1965

Untitled, c1792-1850. Artist: Vicente Lopez y Portana
Untitled, c1792-1850. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Country Walk; group of seven children walking in a row, and an eighth being pulled in a cart
Full-length image of a group of seven children walking in a row, and an eighth being pulled in a cart, along a country road. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Getty Images)

Nun On A Go-Kart
Akron, Ohio: October 10. 1962. Sister John Bosco of the St. Sebastian School in Akron having fun tooling around a go-kart track

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"Unleashing the Thrill: The Timeless Joy of Go-Karting" Step back in time to 1965, where a group of boys in Horley, Surrey, are seen giggling and racing around with their homemade go-kart. Their youthful energy and creativity shine through as they navigate the streets with pure exhilaration. Meanwhile, Kate Greenaway's enchanting illustration captures the innocence and charm of "The Little Go-Cart. " It reminds us that go-karts have been captivating children's imaginations for centuries, providing endless hours of fun and adventure. Fast forward to the 19th century when motoring was still a novelty. A colorful lithograph from a motoring book showcases an early depiction of go-karts, highlighting their enduring popularity throughout history. Intriguingly, an oil painting from 1868 titled "Kindergespann" portrays young children driving what appears to be a primitive go-kart. This artwork serves as evidence that even then, kids were drawn to these four-wheeled wonders. Moving into more recent times is John Douglas Woodward's picturesque view of Portland Island in 1874. Amidst this serene landscape emerges another scene filled with joyous laughter - boys playing with their homemade go-karts once again. These timeless moments remind us that no matter the era or location, the allure of go-karts remains universal. Jumping ahead to Horley once more in 1965; we witness yet another boy taking control behind the wheel of his own creation. With determination etched on his face and wind rushing through his hair, he embodies the spirit of independence and adventure that comes with riding a home-made go-kart. Vicente Lopez y Portana's untitled masterpiece transports us further back in time between 1792-1850 but continues our theme by showcasing two young siblings enjoying their very own miniature carriage-like contraption – reminiscent of a go-kart.