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£86,319
c. 1954 Kurtis-Kraft 500S Continuation
United States • 17 Aug 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Kurtis-Kraft 500S is a meticulously crafted continuation car from 1996 by Arlen Kurtis, powered by a supercharged Ford SVO 351 engine delivering 500bhp. It features a Tremec 5-speed transmission, Halibrand wheels, and safety enhancements, offered from the family of its original owner. Finished in bright red with a black interior, it embodies the creativity and skill of Frank and Arlen Kurtis.
Condition
8
The car is described as a meticulous continuation, with a body that accurately reproduces the elemental KK500S. It has been maintained by the family of its original owner, suggesting careful upkeep. The presence of safety equipment and performance enhancements like a supercharged engine and Halibrand wheels indicates a well-sorted and potentially high-condition vehicle.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
KK500S-038-K
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
* Supercharged Ford SVO 351cid V8 * Tremec 5-speed manual transmission * One of the final Arlen Kurtis continuation cars * Kurtis COA included * Past show winner Among racers of the 1950s, Frank Kurtis was a star of a different order, the builder of the best, most handsome, most reliable, sanitary and – best of all – fastest Big Cars of the Triple A era.
The statistics of Frank Kurtis's race cars at the Indianapolis 500 are breathtaking.
His cars won every race but one in the six years from 1950 to 1955.
They led 7/8ths of the laps at Indy in 1950-53.
Frank Kurtis's influence went far beyond championship cars, however.
In the years after World War II Kurtis was far and away the dominant factor in midget race cars, turning his attention to sports cars in the late 1940s.
The Kurtis Sports Car, utilizing many readily available Ford components and with a variety of possible engines, was appealing but expensive; itproved difficult to sell.
Kurtis eventually sold the entire project to...
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£114,257
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£149,350
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£184,443
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