Advertising and other literature regarding Kar-Bikes is very scarce. The ads shown on this page and page 2 were published when Metal Specialties, Inc., of Cudahy, Wisconsin was listed as the manufacturer. Ads on the next page were published when the Weller Products Company produced the Kar-Bike. You'll notice that their ads proclaim them as the "originators and designers" of the Kar-Bike. This is hard to explain. Perhaps the original design was by Weller and they contracted with Metal Specialties to produce the first versions, later assuming production themselves. That’s just a guess. Unless noted otherwise, all ads were originally full-page (8.5" x 11") when published.
From Playthings – 6/1946. Original size: 6" x 7.5".
From Toys and Novelties , 8/1946. Showing Version #1 example.
From House and Garden , 8/1946. Showing single bar Version #2. Original is 4.5"x11".
Note nifty Red and White two-tone paint scheme! Hub-caps appear smooth. Only $32.50!
From Toys and Novelties – 10/1946
This ad is from Playthings , 11/1946. Again showing two examples of Version #1.