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1948 Kurtis Midget Navigation
This 1948 'Snook Offy' Kurtis-Kraft Midget is one of the world's most significant midget race cars. It was born in 1948 in Frank Kurtis' shop as chassis number 272. Originally fitted with an Eddie Meyers V8-60, it was sold new to Hanley 'Cadillac' Booth of Oklahoma City.
Through subsequent owners, the V8-60 was replaced with a 100 Offenhauser engine. Dean Ewing was commissioned to fabricate the one-off nose and grill.
In 1954, it was sold to Louis Snook of Charlotte, Texas. He aggressively campaigned the car to the top of the sport until 1968. Some of the best and hottest drivers in the business were put into the cockpit by Snook. Drivers included A.J. Foyt, Johnny Rutherford, Don Edmunds, and a long list of other well-known drivers.
After several subsequent owners, Dr. Jim Kilgore commissioned Nate Ewing to do a full restoration which was completed in 1998. It then became a part of the Brock Yates Collection and is now part of the O'Steen Collection.
Through subsequent owners, the V8-60 was replaced with a 100 Offenhauser engine. Dean Ewing was commissioned to fabricate the one-off nose and grill.
In 1954, it was sold to Louis Snook of Charlotte, Texas. He aggressively campaigned the car to the top of the sport until 1968. Some of the best and hottest drivers in the business were put into the cockpit by Snook. Drivers included A.J. Foyt, Johnny Rutherford, Don Edmunds, and a long list of other well-known drivers.
After several subsequent owners, Dr. Jim Kilgore commissioned Nate Ewing to do a full restoration which was completed in 1998. It then became a part of the Brock Yates Collection and is now part of the O'Steen Collection.
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1948 Kurtis Midget Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Kurtis Midget
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
| 1948 Kurtis Kraft Leader Card Offenhauser Midget Chassis#: 0704 Sold for USD$55,000 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1948 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget Chassis#: 450 Sold for USD$27,500 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
| 1948 Kurtis-Kraft Offenhauser Midget Chassis#: 0-248-48 Sold for USD$44,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | |
| 1948 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer Sold for USD$35,200 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1948 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer Chassis#: 271 Sold for USD$63,800 2015 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island |   |
| 1948 Kurtis Kraft #34 Midget Racer Sold for USD$19,250 2009 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale |
Kurtis Midgets That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Kurtis Midget's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 KURTIS MIDGET | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $28,000 | $38,000 | ||
| 1948 Kurtis Kraft Midget | 2001 Mecum Auto Auction Pleasanton CA | $12,000 |
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