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1953 Kurtis 500S

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Listed byTomMalloy
Corona, California 9287814,000 milesAutomatic
UnsoldApr 10, 2025
Final bid$166,000

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Summary
This rare 1953 Kurtis 500S is one of only six aluminum-bodied roadsters produced, boasting a rich racing history with its first three owners and having been exhibited at prestigious events. Powered by a Cadillac 354ci V8 with triple Holley carburetors and an automatic transmission, it features Halibrand magnesium wheels and Stewart-Warner gauges, showing 14k miles on the odometer.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
1953
10 (9%)
8/15/2021
Color
Yellow
1 (<1%)
No Data
Transmission
Automatic
8 (7%)
9/24/2025
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  • 4/10/2025
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    $166k
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Top Comments
philacarguy Those aren't chrome wheels. If you have never seen polished magnesium, it is beautiful stuff! Magnesium polishes up ... View more
Lister59 @TomMalloy Chris Campbell told me you were selling the Kurtis and it brought up a lot of memories of the good times we ... View more
Socaljam I had the pleasure of selling Duncan Emmons a car many moons ago, a real old school car guy. For those who are ... View more
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