Vehicle Description
It's time to be the most interesting racer on the track - if you
dare. This 1952 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer represents an authentic
vintage racecar from a time when you needed more guts than ego.
Take a moment to imagine you're coming off the final hairpin at
your favorite track. You are wearing leather racing goggles, the
wind whips through your helmet, and everyone in the pits and the
grandstand can see the 10,000-watt smile on your face. That's
because this is racing in its purest form. Kurtis Kraft is at the
bedrock of American racing, and the open-wheel Midget put racing
within the hands of the public. So think of it as the Model T for
the daredevil crowd. We have an impressive (but unverified) story
on this one. This was said to have been raced in California by
Kenny Parks. His brother Wally Parks was the founder of the NHRA.
And the distinct pink paint was so that it would be noticeable if
it crashed or when missing on the track! There's a beauty in the
way the super-slick torpedo-style body is built purely for
function. The same goes for the pink paint, which wears plenty of
marks earned from the heated competition. And the black wheels,
grille, and frame even show that Eegor the Eyesore actually
understands color coordination quite well.
The interior is pure racecar cool. The contoured race seat, wide
fabric lap belt, and grippy steering wheel are about pure function
in a cab where the driveshaft is open and running through the
middle. The dash is mainly about being a display of its history of
being part of the SoCal car scene, but you still have the very
important oil pressure readout. Plus, one push of the start button,
and you'll hear that single exhaust boom out a classic tone that
sounds like old-time jazz to the oldtimer racers.
The engine bay continues the old-school and functional package. The
winged diamond shield cast into the covers of the motor is the
unmistakable logo of Borgward. Their little 1.5-liter motor was a
terrific racecar powerhouse, especially when paired with the
light/minimalist Midget body. The two-speed transmission,
hand-operated brakes, and skinny race tires are all part of the
authentic feeling. So while this one is not set up for sanctioned
vintage racing, all you have to do is idle it around the family
farm to get a little good taste of the true racer spirit.
This Kurtis Kraft Midget is ready to connect you with a bygone era
the moment you get in the driver's seat. This is truly what vintage
racing is all about. Call today!!!