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Aluminum-Bodied, Cadillac-Powered 1953 Kurtis 500S
United States • 10 Apr 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Kurtis 500S, one of only six aluminum-bodied examples, boasts a Cadillac 354ci V8 engine and a Hydra-Matic transmission. It has a racing history with notable previous owners and has been showcased at various concours d'elegance. While it features desirable upgrades and is accompanied by records, the car has paint imperfections and was last serviced in 2020.
Condition
7
While described as being in good running condition, the car is described as having paint imperfections, which lowers the condition rating. Additionally, while the car has been exhibited at prestigious events, the most recent service was in 2020, suggesting some deferred maintenance. This impacts the overall rating, keeping it from being 'Excellent'.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
853K500
Odometer:
14,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Cadillac 354ci V8 Triple Holley Carburetors Edelbrock Intake Manifold Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission Yellow Paint Black-Upholstered Bucket Seats Louvered Cycle-Style Front Fenders Rear Fenders w/Integral Brake Ducts Halibrand 16" Magnesium Wheels Roll Hoop & Headrest Faring Safety Belts Stewart-Warner Gauges Binder of Records
This 1953 Kurtis 500S is one of six aluminum-bodied roadsters that was produced by Frank Kurtis Co.
of Glendale, California, which built approximately two dozen additional examples of the 500S with fiberglass body panels, according to the seller.
This chassis was periodically raced for decades by its first three owners—Frank McGurk, Syd Silverman, and Duncan Emmons—each of whom kept the car for many years.
The seller purchased the car from Emmons’s widow in 2006 and has exhibited it at events including the Celebration of Automobiles at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and various concours d’elegance across the United States.
The two-seater is powered by a Cadi...
Points of note
£89,518
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£89,518
Median Price (Since 2020)
£89,518
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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