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Kurtis Offenhauser Midget Roadster 1957
« on: November 03, 2013, 12:48:30 PM »
Who knows this race car?
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Re: grob 2013.11.03 (05)
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2013, 01:24:20 PM »
>>> Expert AutoPuzzles >>>
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Re: grob 2013.11.03 (05)
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2013, 02:07:06 PM »
Offenhauser powered?
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Re: grob 2013.11.03 (05)
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2013, 02:15:09 PM »
Yes, it uses a small 105cui DOHC Offenhauser 4 cyl. racing engine.

But Offenhauser has not built this car.
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Re: grob 2013.11.03 (05)
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2013, 04:24:55 PM »
Kurtis-Offenhauser midget?
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Re: grob 2013.11.03 (05)
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2013, 04:34:08 PM »
LOCKED for you!

Do you have a reasonable year for me?
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Re: LOCKED for D-type: grob 2013.11.03 (05) Kurtis Offenhauser
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2013, 02:29:54 PM »
I'll take a stab at 1953
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Re: LOCKED for D-type: grob 2013.11.03 (05) Kurtis Offenhauser
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2013, 02:41:02 PM »
Two more tries...
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Re: LOCKED for D-type: grob 2013.11.03 (05) Kurtis Offenhauser
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2013, 02:55:24 PM »
It hasn't gota roll cage so maybe 1958
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Re: LOCKED for D-type: grob 2013.11.03 (05) Kurtis Offenhauser
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2013, 03:38:27 PM »
almost...
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Re: LOCKED for D-type: grob 2013.11.03 (05) Kurtis Offenhauser
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2013, 05:27:46 PM »
It's difficult unless you really know your midgets - or know where to look.  And individual cars kept on racing for several years.

So, is this from 1957 ?
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Re: LOCKED for D-type: grob 2013.11.03 (05) Kurtis Offenhauser
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2013, 05:44:10 PM »
It is a 1957 Kurtis Offenhauser Midget Roadster!
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Re: Kurtis Offenhauser Midget Roadster 1957
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2013, 05:49:48 PM »
:bow:

It's surprising where guessing will get you!
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