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Selections From The Price Museum of Speed
1956 Kuzma-Offenhauser Indianapolis Roadster
Details
1956 Kuzma-Offenhauser Indianapolis Roadster
Chassis No. 101
Chassis No. 101
Provenance
Provenance
Racing Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana
H.H. Johnson, Chula Vista, California (acquired from the above in 1959)
George Burback, San Diego, California (acquired from the above in 1964)
Greg Schneider, St. Paul, Minnesota (acquired from the above in 2003)
John Robertson, Corona, California (acquired from the above in 2003)
The Price Museum of Speed (acquired from the above in 2007)
Racing Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana
H.H. Johnson, Chula Vista, California (acquired from the above in 1959)
George Burback, San Diego, California (acquired from the above in 1964)
Greg Schneider, St. Paul, Minnesota (acquired from the above in 2003)
John Robertson, Corona, California (acquired from the above in 2003)
The Price Museum of Speed (acquired from the above in 2007)
Exhibited
Race Highlights
Indianapolis 500, 1956, Sweikert, No. 1 (19th in Qualifying, 6th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, 1957, Thomson, No. 10 (11th in Qualifying, 12th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, May 1958, Herman/Agabashian, No. 75 (DNQ)
Monzanapolis, June 1958, Thomson, No. 75 (8th in Qualifying, 14th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, 1959, As “Helse Special,” Keller, No. 57 (28th in Qualifying, 19th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, 1960, As “Helse Special” Keller, No. 57 (DNQ)
Indianapolis 500, 1956, Sweikert, No. 1 (19th in Qualifying, 6th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, 1957, Thomson, No. 10 (11th in Qualifying, 12th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, May 1958, Herman/Agabashian, No. 75 (DNQ)
Monzanapolis, June 1958, Thomson, No. 75 (8th in Qualifying, 14th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, 1959, As “Helse Special,” Keller, No. 57 (28th in Qualifying, 19th Overall)
Indianapolis 500, 1960, As “Helse Special” Keller, No. 57 (DNQ)
Engraved
Highlights
One of Just Three Kuzmas Built for the 1956 Indianapolis 500
Driven by Bob Sweikert in His Final Indy Entry Wearing Race No. 1
Four-Time Indianapolis Entrant and Participant in the Monza Race of Two Worlds
Single Ownership from 1964 to 2003 Following Its Competition Career
A Highly Original Example of Eddie Kuzma’s Legendary Indy Roadster
One of Just Three Kuzmas Built for the 1956 Indianapolis 500
Driven by Bob Sweikert in His Final Indy Entry Wearing Race No. 1
Four-Time Indianapolis Entrant and Participant in the Monza Race of Two Worlds
Single Ownership from 1964 to 2003 Following Its Competition Career
A Highly Original Example of Eddie Kuzma’s Legendary Indy Roadster
Further Details
*Please note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. It will require mechanical attention prior to use.
Brought to you by
Rupert Banner
Senior Specialist