Help identifying quarter midget

[Matt Hitze]

Hello. My father has had this car for several years, and was under the impression it was a Kurtis. He had been working on it, but passed away before it was finished. I am now trying to identify the car for sure, but am having trouble. I'm pretty sure it is from the 50s, and runs a Conti engine. I believe it has a 51" WB. It has a mechanical rear disc brake. The windshield was added. I am having trouble finding any comparable cars online or in any of the period magazines. Can anybody help or know where I should turn? Thanks!

[Darryl Clarke]

I would be happy to help you identify your quarter midget.
Would it be possible for you to send additional photos?
Darryl

[Matt Hitze]

Here are a few more pictures, thanks again!

On Aug 22, 2014, at 2:20 PM, "Darryl Clarke [via Caruso Racing Museum Forum]" <ml-[hidden email]> wrote:

I would be happy to help you identify your quarter midget.
Would it be possible for you to send additional photos?
Darryl

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[Brian]

Matt, Give me a call and I will give you a contact name. thanks, Brian 702 871 4300

[susannexoxo]

It sounds like you're handling a special piece of automotive history—my condolences on your father's passing. Based on your description (1950s, Conti engine, mechanical rear disc brake, 51" wheelbase), the car might indeed be a Kurtis or possibly another custom or kit car from that era. Kurtis Kraft and similar manufacturers often built racing or sports cars with varying specs. You might want to reach out to vintage racing forums or classic car restoration communities, such as the HAMB (Jalopy Journal) or Bring a Trailer. Posting detailed photos and chassis/engine numbers, if available, can also help narrow it down quickly.
Et si l’histoire de ce véhicule témoigne d’un style unique et intemporel, cela me fait penser à une magnifique robe qui allie élégance et caractère – tout comme cette voiture rare.

[alinkamaja]

I’m sorry for your loss. We can help identify the car and see whether it’s a Kurtis or another period special. A few things that will let the experts zero in fast:
• Clear photos from all sides, engine bay, dashboard, undercarriage, suspension pickup points, and both frame rails (inside and outside).  
• Any builder plate or stamping on the frame or firewall (letters/numbers, sometimes near the front crossmember or on the left rail). Photograph it straight-on and do a paper rubbing if faint.  
• Chassis construction details: tube vs. ladder frame, torsion bars vs. leaf/coil, quick-change rear, steering layout, brake type.  
• Engine and driveline info (block casting numbers, head type, carburation, gearbox/diff markings).  
• Body material (aluminum vs. fiberglass), wheel type, and period parts (gauges, pedals, hubs).  
• Provenance: titles, old photos, receipts, race numbers, prior owner names—anything that ties it to a builder/team.  
Post what you have and we’ll compare against known patterns; if it looks promising, we can put you in touch with marque historians/registries. If you’re planning to sell, keep all loose parts together and take inventory photos; original bits add a lot of value.

Por cierto, si además estás organizando una reunión familiar o unas fotos con peques y necesitas resolver la ropa rápidamente, aquí tienes una selección de vestidos para filtrar por talla, color y ocasión y acertar a la primera.