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Frank Kurtis and his son Arlen purchased a 500S chassis in the early 1980s that was in need of a total restoration. After nearly a decade, the work was complete. The project was done in honor of the Kurtis family patriarch, Frank, who passed away in 1987.
The car was given a Chevrolet 350 small-block V-8 engine with an estimated engine output of 400 bhp. This gave the vehicle excellent performance, especially considering the car weighed just over 2,300 lbs.
In 2003, the car was sold to the current owner. In 2005, it was on display at the Quail Motorsports Gathering following its successful completion of the Quail Rally.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $165,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2011
The car was given a Chevrolet 350 small-block V-8 engine with an estimated engine output of 400 bhp. This gave the vehicle excellent performance, especially considering the car weighed just over 2,300 lbs.
In 2003, the car was sold to the current owner. In 2005, it was on display at the Quail Motorsports Gathering following its successful completion of the Quail Rally.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $175,000 - $225,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $165,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2011
2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $175,000
Sale Price :
USD $112,750
2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $170,500
2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $165,000
1954 Kurtis Kraft 500S Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Kurtis Kraft 500S
(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster Chassis#: KK500035 Sold for USD$123,200 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1954 Kurtis Kraft 500S Continuation Sold for USD$90,750 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1954 Kurtis Kraft 500S Continuation Chassis#: KK500S038K Sold for USD$90,750 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1954 Kurtis 500S Chassis#: KK500S024 Sold for USD$112,750 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island | |
1954 Kurtis 500S Chassis#: KK500S024 Sold for USD$170,500 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1954 Kurtis-Kraft 500S Continuation Chassis#: KK500S-038-K Sold for USD$134,800 2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster Chassis#: KK500-035 Sold for USD$121,000 2011 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1954 Kurtis 500S Chassis#: KK500S024 Sold for USD$165,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company |
Kurtis Kraft 500Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1954 Kurtis Kraft 500S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster | 2020 Mecum : Indy | ||||
1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster | 5686031395 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $400,000 | $450,000 | $600,000 |
1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $85,000 | |||
1954 Kurtis-Kraft 500S Continuation | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster | 5686031395 | 2009 Mecum Monterey Auction | $315,000 |
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