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1955 Kurtis 500S

VIN: KK43

$160,000

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1955 Kurtis 500S

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    KK43

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    20598 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    257

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1949-1957 Kurtis

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

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

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

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.