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Max and Elmer Reichenbach of South Komensky Avenue in Chicago built the 'KB Special' in their shop for use in Midget racing competition. The Reichenbach brothers had built a reputation for building competitive machines and stylish road-going vehicles.

This is example is powered by a Ford V8-60 engine with improvements courtesy of the Reichenbach brothers. It has a dual-carbuertor intake manifold and two Stromberg '81' carburetors. There are special finned cylinder heads special water pumps, and a high-performance magneto. There is no starter, and must be pushed to start. The car sits on a 72-inch wheelbase and has 12-inch magnesium rims. Little is known of the vehicles racing history, though its roll bar has stickers from races beginning in 1959.

This car was offered for sale at the 2006 Bonhams & Butterfields auction held at the Quail Lodge in Carmel, California where it was estimated to sell between $25,000 - $40,000. Since its racing accomplishments are unknown, it failed to generate the interest as other cars in its league. The car did find a new owner, though the bidding fell short of the estimated value. The high bid was $17,550.

Midget

Midget Racing began in California, in June of 1933 and before long, the idea had spread across the country. The tracks were only 1/4 mile in length and were mostly dirt. The cars that raced these tracks were small racers with four-cylinder engines and many being built in back-yards and garages. They had a high power-to-weight ratio and in modern times, the cars can top 300 horsepower. The cars race in tight, wheel-to-wheel competition which provides much enjoyment for the spectators and the participants.

Races are usually range from just a few miles to 25 miles.

1946 Reichenbach KB Special Midget
Year	1946
Make	Reichenbach
Model	KB Special Midget
Body Style	Racer
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Combined MPG	0.00

Engine
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	8
Engine	Finned cylinder heads.
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Engine Electronics	Performance magneto
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Carburetor
	2 Stromberg carburetors

Standard Transmission
Transmission	Manual

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1946 Reichenbach KB Special Midget