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1950 Kurtis Sports Car Navigation
This Kurtis Sports Car is the last of the 16 examples built by Frank Kurtis and is believed to be the only one still in existence with the original brass firewall Kurtis VIN plate. When new, it was acquired by IndyCar team owner Jack Hinkle, who loaned the Kurtis to Hollywood for the movie Johnny Dark, with Tony Curtis.
Steve Gilkey acquired the car in 1995, becoming its fourth owner. He commissioned Arlen Kurtis, Frank's son, to perform a concours-level restoration, which included stripping the body to bar aluminum and refinishing it in the maroon exterior color it wears today.
The current owner acquired it in 2017 from Mr. Gilkey.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019
Steve Gilkey acquired the car in 1995, becoming its fourth owner. He commissioned Arlen Kurtis, Frank's son, to perform a concours-level restoration, which included stripping the body to bar aluminum and refinishing it in the maroon exterior color it wears today.
The current owner acquired it in 2017 from Mr. Gilkey.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019
2025 Gooding Co : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $123,200
2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $263,200
Recent Sales of the Kurtis Sports Car
(Data based on Model Year 1950 sales)
| 1950 Kurtis Sports Car Chassis#: KB016 Sold for USD$123,200 2025 Gooding Co : Pebble Beach |  |
| 1950 Kurtis Sports Car Chassis#: KB016 Sold for USD$263,200 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
Kurtis Sports Cars That Failed To Sell At Auction
1950 Kurtis Sports Car's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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