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This car was purchased new by Elmer Falk in 1948 and retained by him until his death in 1994. Noted East Coast restorer, Joe Fiore, acquired the car from the estate in 1994 and it was restored for 1950s/60s sprint car owner Walter Beletsky.
Acquired from Beletsky in April 2009, the current owner had Joe Fiore restored the car back to the original 1948 condition with a Ford V8 60 motor and paint scheme of maroon and blue. The car retains all of its original chassis, suspension, steering and body components.
In the 1940s/50s, Falk had a number of East Coast professionals successfully drive the car, including George Flemke, Johnny Kay, Nick Fornoro, Bobby Minor, Mike Nazaruk, Bill Schindler, etc.
Falk drove the car himself but was not as successful as the professional 'hot shoes.' The car was retired in the early 1960s and sat in Elmer's garage until his death.
Acquired from Beletsky in April 2009, the current owner had Joe Fiore restored the car back to the original 1948 condition with a Ford V8 60 motor and paint scheme of maroon and blue. The car retains all of its original chassis, suspension, steering and body components.
In the 1940s/50s, Falk had a number of East Coast professionals successfully drive the car, including George Flemke, Johnny Kay, Nick Fornoro, Bobby Minor, Mike Nazaruk, Bill Schindler, etc.
Falk drove the car himself but was not as successful as the professional 'hot shoes.' The car was retired in the early 1960s and sat in Elmer's garage until his death.
2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $35,200
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Kurtis Kraft Midget
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser 'DiMarco' Midget Chassis#: 182 Sold for USD$51,700 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft V-8 Midget Race Car Sold for USD$16,800 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer Chassis#: 0-107 Sold for USD$103,600 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer Sold for USD$81,200 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer Sold for USD$27,500 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer Chassis#: 139 Sold for USD$52,800 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island | |
1947 Kurtis-Style Midget Racer Sold for USD$12,000 2018 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer Chassis#: 198 Sold for USD$35,200 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Sold for USD$28,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget Chassis#: 1414 Sold for USD$52,250 2008 RM Auctions - Joe's Garage - The MacPherson Collection | |
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget V8-60 Chassis#: 3 Sold for USD$38,500 2008 RM Auctions - Joe's Garage - The MacPherson Collection |
Kurtis Kraft Midgets That Failed To Sell At Auction
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $27,500 |
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