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£33,914 (Est: £22,428 - £29,904)

1939 Kurtis-Kraft Midget Racer

United States • 16 Aug 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1939 Kurtis-Kraft Midget Racer, built by Frank Kurtis, features a rare Barnes & Hubbard DOHC engine and a notable racing history, including a win at the 500-Lap General Wainwright Classic in 1950.
The car comes with extensive documentation and was sold for $44,800 at Pebble Beach Auctions, exceeding its pre-auction estimate of $30,000 - $40,000.

Condition

7 / 10

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Manual

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Car Highlights Built by Frank Kurtis in 1939 for Racer Gene Fredericks Features Rare Barnes & Hubbard Dual Overhead Cam Engine Winner of the 500-Lap General Wainwright Classic in 1950 Extensive Documentation Includes Photos, Correspondence, and Period References Historic Example from the Founding Era of American Midget Racing Technical Specs 90 CID Barnes & Hubbard Machine Co.

DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine Twin Sidedraft Riley Carburetors Estimated 110 BHP In-Out Manual Gearbox 2-Wheel Rear Drum Brakes Front Tubular Axle with Transverse Leaf Spring and Torsion Bars Rear Quick-Change Live Axle with Torsion Bars and Radius Rods