Lot 188

1939 Kurtis-Kraft Midget Racer

From the Mitchell Rasansky Collection

SOLD $44,800

Estimate

$30,000 - $40,000| Without Reserve

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

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