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Interior scene, (Car Number 28), the Kurtis Cummins Diesel Special, AAA Champ Car. Fred Agabashian drove to pole position for the 1952 Indianapolis 500 by setting a single lap record of 139 mph and a record 4 lap average of 138 mph.

Kurtis Kraft Cummins Diesel Special

  • Title Kurtis Kraft Cummins Diesel Special
  • Source Robert Canaan Photograph Collection  
  • Description Interior scene, (Car Number 28), the Kurtis Cummins Diesel Special, AAA Champ Car. Fred Agabashian drove to pole position for the 1952 Indianapolis 500 by setting a single lap record of 139 mph and a record 4 lap average of 138 mph.
  • Years 1952  
  • Photographer Robert E. Canaan  
  • City Glendale  
  • State California  
  • Country United States  
  • Marque Kurtis  
  • Model Kurtis Cummins Diesel Special  
  • Engine Type Cummins L6  
  • Group/Class AAA Champ Car  
  • Vehicle Markings Cummins Diesel Special (lettering), Mobil (pegasus decal)
  • Identifier 2012-009CANA-b1_1.77_0006
  • Original Format black-and-white negatives  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

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