Car Highlights

One of 13 KK2000 Models Built by Frank Kurtis During 1948–1949

Delivered New to “Babe” Tuffanelli and Powered by Offenhauser 270 Engine

Three-Time Indianapolis 500 Entrant; Finished 8th with Paul Russo in 1949

1st Overall at the 1954 Pikes Peak Hill Climb with Record Under-15-Minute Run

Owned by Magneto Manufacturer and Team Owner Joe Hunt from 1951 to 1985

Recent Professional Restoration to Concours-Quality Standards

Technical Specs

270 CID Offenhauser DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

Hilborn Mechanical Fuel Injection

Estimated 350 BHP

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Halibrand Disc Brakes

Front Solic Axle with Transverse Leaf Spring

Rear Quickchange Live Axle with Torsion Bars