2025 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1939 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