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26/12/2022 4:56 pm
For 1915, you could call this 80 hp, 6.0 liter 4 cylinder powered a supercar. Henry C Stutz reworked his 1911 Indy race car and disguised it as a rather spartan passenger car. Built from 1914 to 1917, the car was an instant status symbol for the wealthy to let loose on country roads. Besides the unusually high horsepower, Stutz abandoned the classic 'horseless carriage' configuration of the coach sitting atop the chassis for an underslung or step down build that offered a more stable lower center of gravity. The open concept interior had no doors and a monocle of a windscreen for light weight making it the ultimate Brass Era sports car. Inscribed on the motormeter was the catchphrase "The Car That Made Good In A Day".
26/12/2022 6:22 pm
Beautiful Rich. The Stutz Bearcat is to me one of the most significant automobiles of the early 20th Century. Thanks for the great post and images. Outstanding as always.
26/12/2022 7:55 pm
A wonderful model in my collection.
27/12/2022 9:25 am
Very nice Rich. Looks great in yellow, just ahead of my collection dates.
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27/12/2022 10:33 am
yep, she was the Hot Rod of her day!😝Franklin Mint knocked this one outa the park!
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27/12/2022 9:45 pm
I've always liked this one. Nicely done.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA