Hemmings Find of the Day – 1956 Kurtis-Kraft midget

Published by Mike on April 14, 2013

Even if this 1956 Kurtis-Kraft midget racer for sale on Hemmings.com – also known as the Le Claire Special – didn’t currently hold the record in M/MVOT, didn’t have any Bonneville race history, or weren’t in shape to return to Bonneville and do better, it’s still an authentic Kurtis-Kraft midget powered by an Offy four-cylinder, making for one awesome combination. From the seller’s description:

Bonneville Record Holder – Currently holds the World Record and in the history books at 136.10mph and still has more to prove on the salt. Car should run in the 140′s.
1956 Kurtis-Kraft Midget. 110 Offy – 97c.i. (best of everything): Carillo Rods, Moldex Crank, J&E Pistons, Dema Elgin Cams, New Springs. All Aluminum Body with full nose to tail belly pan. Custom Built Brass Radiator. Cage is 4130 and comes with an extra bolt on cage. Custom Paint and Graphics. On Board Fire Supression System. Streamlined for the salt where possible. This car has passed tech 5 times at Bonneville and will again. Registered car number is #714. Construction photo album and tech papers included with sale.