1958 KURTIS KRAFT 500H OFFENHAUSER INDY CAR

Lot #S222
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  • Built by the legendary Frank Kurtis in 1958
  • Competed in three consecutive Indianapolis 500 races with drivers Johnny Thomson, Duane Carter and Don Freeland
  • Finished 7th in the 1959 Indianapolis 500 with Duane Carter driving and Smokey Yunick as Crew Chief
  • Formerly owned by Racing Associates
  • Offenhauser laydown 252 CI inline 4-cylinder racing engine
  • 4-speed manual with reverse transmission installed
  • D-A Lubricant #7 livery
  • Yellow exterior with Black interior
  • Firestone 'display' racing tires and modern reproduction mill-spec magnesium Indy wheels cast by Ron Blondel in 2006
  • 36-volt starter included
  • 36-volt battery cart included
  • Car has a removable subframe bolted to the original frame to mount 5 point racing seat belts
  • Removable roll bar mounted to the subframe
  • Past appearances at the Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car event at the Milwaukee Mile and the Indianapolis 500 in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum's Historic Racing Exhibit
  • Sold on a Bill of Sale with engine number