Unlike most Kurtis sports cars, this roadster was built on the potent KK chassis that was typically reserved for Champ Cars. Kurtis called this chassis "practically an Indianapolis 500 racing car with fenders and lights added"¹.

Tommy Lee commissioned Frank Kurtis to create this special speedster in 1937. Based on a 1936 Ford chassis, the result was a striking car that was similar to the Cords of the era, but with much more performance potential. RM Auctions sold the one-of Kurtis Special at their 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction for $440,000 USD.