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1956 Kurtis 500 E
United States • 5 Sept 2020 • Lot Lot 6154
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AI Listing Summary
This is a partially rebuilt 1956 Kurtis 500 E race car, originally driven in the Indianapolis 500 six times between 1956 and 1962. The car is a unique project, as it is the only 500 E ever built, and is being reconstructed using a surviving 500 D and period photos as a guide.
Condition
3
The car is a partially rebuilt race car from 1956. It is described as an exciting project to complete, with a significant amount of work completed to high-quality standards. However, it is currently fitted with an incomplete mock-up Offenhauser engine and requires further work to be completed.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
E203
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
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Legendary constructor Frank Kurtis built three Indianapolis race cars in 1956: Two 500 Fs set to receive Novi V-8s, and one 500 E for Dan Levine’s Federal Engineering race team.
The E was a mildly evolved version of the previous 500 D, now with the engine tilted to the left and the fuel tank filler cap relocated from atop the headrest to a position on the flat area of the tail.
The Federal Engineering Special 500 E made the starting field for the Indianapolis 500 an impressive six times between 1956 and 1962.
Bob Veith brought it home seventh in 1956; its only other top-ten finish occurred in 1961, when driver Norm Hall claimed the 10th spot.
Through those years, modifications were made by Levine’s talented crew chief, Russell Snowberger, to keep the aging car competitive.
The car was entered in the 1964 Indianapolis 500 but was never prepared for the race.
From there, its subsequent history remains unknown.
More than likely the craftsmanship of Kurtis Kraft and Snowberger was e...
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£229,433
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£408,244
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