Golf Cars Photos

Well, many Golf fans had tons of various golf carts over the years, but none quite as neat as this vehicles from Lido Motors.

Mr. Lee Iacocca is the creator of the Lido Golf Cars. The Lido vehicle is manufactured in Desert Hot Springs California by Western Golf Cars. The modified chassis begins as a standard E-Z-GO frame. Iacocca has located something like super-stardom in the automotive industry. He is responsible for developing two of the vehicles that have become American classics and defined the Baby Boomer generation: the Ford Mustang and the minivan. He also saved Chrysler Motors from bankruptcy by convincing Congress to guarantee the loans made by wary banks that were needed to revitalize the faltering company.

NEV manufacturers have given to world small electric cars that are supposed to be used for golf and street use. Their degree of success is doubtful because the designs were inadequate for one or both functions. Some are really tough to get in or out of. Some have the golf clubs (in the golf mode) so high that most women need a footstool to get to their clubs. Some have batteries in such a unpleasant location that it takes a hydrolic lift to get to them. They can't use rain curtains so they need doors and the doors restrict access. NEVs so far have had their problems. We have more reporting to do but, from first blush, it appears the Lido overcomes these issues.

Iacocca's design philosophy is to answer the "long term needs for alternative transportation for short distance commutes." And, in addition, the vehicles are also designed so you can use them for golf, too. This subtle difference in philosophy shows up in the vehicle design and puts it in a complete new class.

Lido is a vehicle in full compliance with the standards set for Low Speed Vehicles by NHTSA's Rule 500. NEVs must have headlights, taillights, stop lights, rear reflectors, turn signals, seat belts, parking brake, windshield of auto glass or polycarbonate, and a Vehicle Identification Number. They must also go over 20 mph and not exceed 25 mph. The government allows such vehicles to travel on roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. The Lido has a front lockable cargo trunk that can with no trouble carry bags of groceries or other items. There is plenty of head- and leg-room, even in the back seat. The rear trunk is lockable as well, but it easily detaches to accomidate for two pro sized golf bags, sand bottles and more. Iacocca's eye for design is as good as ever. The general shape of the vehicle is well balanced, and the headlights and wheels are well proportioned. It is classy looking from any angle, and is bound to turn heads as you drive through the neighborhood. The ride is very smooth from any position, driver or passenger, you must definitely try it!