Description
1999 Club Car DS 48V Electric Golf Cart – Project Cart
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Condition: Used / Heavy Signs of Wear / Sold Strictly as a Project Cart
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Make: Club Car
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Model: DS Electric (PowerDrive System 48)
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Manufacturing Year: 1999
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Body Color: Classic Green
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Seat Color: White (Two-piece classic backrest layout)
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Rear Configuration: Flat Utility Rear Plateau / Cargo Deck
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Roof: Factory Canopy Top Included
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Windshield: Solid, Full-Coverage Windshield
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Charging System: Included (Original Club Car PowerDrive Charger)
Attention DIY builders, estate maintenance teams, and custom cart mechanics! This 1999 Club Cart DS Electric is being offered strictly as a project vehicle. If you are looking for a showroom-ready cruiser, this isn’t it—but if you want a mechanically honest, high-potential platform to rebuild, customize, or convert into a dedicated estate workhorse, this classic green DS is the ultimate blank canvas.
Built during the absolute golden era of Club Car’s build quality, this 1999 model features the legendary, rustproof aircraft-grade aluminum I-beam chassis. Unlike steel-frame carts that rust through over time, this chassis remains structurally sound and ready for a full second life, making it the preferred foundation for custom rebuild projects across South Africa.
Project Diagnostics & Current Condition Report
Honest Disclosure: This vehicle shows heavy signs of use and aesthetic wear. It is priced accordingly to clear our workshop space and is sold as-is for restoration or utility conversion.
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Body & Paintwork: Classic green finish shows noticeable scratches, scuffs, and paint damage from years of use. Ideal for a fresh respray, custom vinyl wrap, or left as-is for a rugged farm/industrial site vehicle.
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Flooring Assembly: The factory rubber floor mat is torn and will require patch repair or a full replacement liner.
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Upholstery: Classic dual-backrest white vinyl seats show age and cosmetic wear typical for a 1999 work vehicle.
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Mechanical / Electrical Potential: Equipped with the robust PowerDrive 48-volt architecture. Because it comes complete with its original PowerDrive smart charger, the electrical intake infrastructure is already intact for your build.
Key Specifications & Included Value Assets
| Component/Feature | Current Configuration & Status |
| Chassis / Frame Type | Original rustproof, lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum I-Beam frame |
| Power Drive System | 48-Volt electric powertrain setup |
| Battery Charger | Included (Factory PowerDrive heavy-duty external charger) |
| Rear Deck Profile | Flat utility plateau (Perfect for tools, crates, or landscaping gear) |
| Windshield Type | Full-frame front windshield |
| Steering Setup | Self-compensating rack-and-pinion |
Why This Is a High-Value Builder Base
1. The Ideal Utility Transformation Layout
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Flat Rear Cargo Plateau: Instead of standard golf bag attachments, this unit features a flat rear utility deck. It is perfectly configured right out of the box for hauling tools, site equipment, feed bags, or property maintenance supplies.
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Full Overhead & Windshield Protection: Includes the factory sun roof along with a full front windshield, saving you thousands of ZAR in core accessory costs if you are rebuilding it for outdoor industrial or agricultural site patrol.
2. Massive Savings on Hardware
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PowerDrive Charger Included: Sourcing a functional, original heavy-duty Club Car charger independently can cost a small fortune. Having the dedicated PowerDrive unit included in this clearance price dramatically lowers your total cost of restoration.
The Mechanics’ Special
Whether you want to strip it down and build a high-speed custom estate car, or simply drop in fresh batteries and run it as a rugged, dent-insensitive work vehicle for a commercial greenhouse, packing shed, or school grounds, this 1999 Club Car DS offers incredible foundational value.
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