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This Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer is chassis number 139. It was first owned by George Bignotti, a USAC Hall of Famer who, working as a mechanic, helped win the Indianapolis 500 seven times. During the 1948 BCRA season, this Kurtis was raced over 115 times, finishing seventh in the final point standings despite having missed 35 races. Individuals who raced in chassis 139 include Bignotti, Fred Agabashian, Johnny Baldwin, Frank Cavanagh, and Mike McGreevy.
In 1949, Bignotti sold this Midget Racer to Bob Sweikert and drove it to the 1949 BCRA Indoor Championship.
The current caretaker acquired this racer in 2007, and by this point in history it had been disassembled. Joe Fiore was enlisted to perform a meticulous restoration of the car to its 1947 configuration. A period-correct Ford V8-60 motor was sourced and rebuilt by Tony Baron. The exterior was finished in its original livery, with maroon upholstery and a maroon and white paint scheme.
The Antique Automobile Club of America has certified it as a period-correct restoration and has awarded it First Junior and First Senior Awards.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2018
In 1949, Bignotti sold this Midget Racer to Bob Sweikert and drove it to the 1949 BCRA Indoor Championship.
The current caretaker acquired this racer in 2007, and by this point in history it had been disassembled. Joe Fiore was enlisted to perform a meticulous restoration of the car to its 1947 configuration. A period-correct Ford V8-60 motor was sourced and rebuilt by Tony Baron. The exterior was finished in its original livery, with maroon upholstery and a maroon and white paint scheme.
The Antique Automobile Club of America has certified it as a period-correct restoration and has awarded it First Junior and First Senior Awards.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2018
2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $52,800
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Kurtis Kraft Midget
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
| 1947 Kurtis Kraft Crossfire Midget Chassis#: 03646 Sold for USD$44,000 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $27,500 |
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