2021 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20211953 Kurtis-Kraft 500C Indianapolis Roadster
From the Donald L. Weber Collection
SOLD $257,600
Estimate
$125,000 - $175,000
Car Highlights
A Historic and Exquisitely Presented Indy Roadster
Driven by Rodger Ward to 8th Place in the 1956 Indianapolis 500
Displayed at the 1995 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
Restored by Experts Jerry Weeks and Chris Cumberworth
Freshly Rebuilt Engine by Phil Reilly
Technical Specs
255 CID Offenhauser DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Hilborn Mechanical Fuel Injection
Estimated 400 BHP
2-Speed Offenhauser Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front and Rear Torsion-Bar Suspension
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that further information has recently come to light regarding the history of this vehicle, confirming that it was not driven by Rodger Ward as stated in the catalogue. According to noted Indy Car enthusiast Jim Mann, this Kurtis Kraft was sold in the mid-1970s to Jim Giganti by collector Jim Etter as a bare frame with dash panel. While this chassis was apparently known by Mann, Etter, and Giganti to be an ex-Sumar Racing car, Giganti chose to restore it as the 1956 Filter Queen Special. The work was carried out by Jerry Weeks, as stated in the published catalogue. Please contact a Specialist with any questions. Please also note that the estimate has been revised to $125,000 - $175,000.
