Built in 1947
Approx 471 made
Ford 8N Fuel Injected Alcohol engine
4 Torsion bar car
Full history from new
Aluminum custom body
Successfully raced in the Tri State Racing Association.
Won a championship in 1950.
Recognized by the AACA as an authentic race car
Shown in the Kurtis Kraft Midget Genealogy Book
Current owner purchased it in 1993 and raced it until the late 1990s.
Casale Quick change Rear end with extra gear set
Magnesium Wheels
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Race Car – A True Piece of American Racing History
Step back into the golden age of American oval racing with this authentic 1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Race Car. Built by Frank Kurtis, the legendary craftsman whose cars dominated dirt and paved tracks alike, this machine represents the pinnacle of post-war midget racing design.
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Year/Model: 1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget
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Chassis: Original Kurtis Kraft frame #X107
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Engine: Ferguson Ford 8N Fuel Injected with Magneto Ignition. Aluminum cylinder head. Alcohol/Methanol fueled.
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Condition: Preserved original as raced
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Provenance:
Built in 1947
Approx 471 made
Purchased new as a rolling chassis
4 Torsion bar suspension
Full history from new
Aluminum body built by Don Rosenow from Ravenna, OH
Successfully raced in the Tri State Racing Association.
Won a championship victory in 1950.
Recognized by the AACA as an authentic race car
Shown in the Kurtis Kraft Midget Genealogy Companion Edition Book, by Bill Montgomery
Current owner purchased it in 1993 and raced it until the late 1990s.
Under hood inspection stickers.
Casale Quick Change Rear end with extra gear set
Magnesium Wheels
“M J” Michael J. Scarborough on front Bumper (Father was Carl Scarborough)
This car is more than a collectible—it’s a rolling piece of motorsports heritage. The hand-formed bodywork, precise craftsmanship, and raw mechanical simplicity embody the spirit of post-war American racing. Whether displayed in a collection, shown at vintage motorsports events, or taken onto the track for exhibition runs, it commands attention wherever it appears.
Opportunities to own an original Kurtis Kraft don’t come often.
