1954 Kurtis 500S
| Make | Kurtis |
| Year | 1954 |
| Chassis Number | KK500S024 |
| Auctioneer | Gooding Company |
| Event | Amelia Island 2018 |
| Auction Date | 09/03/2018 |
| Lot Number | 023 |
| Result | sold |
| Sold For | $112,750 |
| Auction Page | Visit auction page |
Chassis: KK500S024
One of Approximately 26 Examples Built
Built by Company Principal Frank Kurtis and His Son Arlen Kurtis for Family Use
Featured on Dennis Gage’s My Classic Car in 2008
Displayed at the 2005 Quail Motorsports Gathering, and Campaigned at the 2011 California Mille and the Colorado Grand
Documented with Handwritten Letter by Arlen Kurtis Describing Build Process
350 CID Chevrolet V-8 Engine
Three 2-Barrel Carburetors
Estimated 400 BHP
5-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Front and Rear Torsion-Bar Suspension
One of Approximately 26 Examples Built
Built by Company Principal Frank Kurtis and His Son Arlen Kurtis for Family Use
Featured on Dennis Gage’s My Classic Car in 2008
Displayed at the 2005 Quail Motorsports Gathering, and Campaigned at the 2011 California Mille and the Colorado Grand
Documented with Handwritten Letter by Arlen Kurtis Describing Build Process
350 CID Chevrolet V-8 Engine
Three 2-Barrel Carburetors
Estimated 400 BHP
5-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Front and Rear Torsion-Bar Suspension
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