Equipment
317/257hp Lincoln V8, 5-speed, Halibrand style wheels, Avon Turbospeed tires, side exhaust, fire system, fuel cell, roll cage, Plexiglas rear window, Stewart Warner gauges.
Condition
Originally built with this Cisitalia-inspired fiberglass body by Allied and prepped for the 1955 Carrera Panamericana, but never went to Mexico since the event was canceled for 1955. Since restored with some modern upgrades like the 5-speed, and used in numerous events including the modern iteration of the Carrera Panamericana. Showing light age but fundamentally solid, and still ideal for rallies and other adventures.
Market commentary
A genuine Kurtis Kraft with a rare (and quite attractive) period body and an appropriate period engine, this is a great event car that would be difficult and expensive to duplicate. It found a more appreciative audience at RM's Andrews Collection sale five years ago, when it brought $220,000.