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Rich Sufficool
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No. Not him:

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But rather this 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk Boattail Speedster. Its 298 cid SOHC "Challenger" straight 8 produced 115 HP which not only made it a speedy sure handling roadster but also made it a winner on the track despite its 4478 lb weight. In those years, American cars were not really being designed for performance. Stutz was attempting to produce a Le Mans ready vehicle with Auburn being the competition to beat. By 1928, thar Challenger engine was ready now propelling the speedster to just under 100 mph. Setting up a 500 mile race at Rockingham against the Auburn as well as Packard and a Duesenberg Model A, the Stutz team places one, two, three with an average lap speed of 96.30 mph. The notoriety from this race gave Stutz the sales they desired since the Bearcats of a decade ago. Soon after, its suspension and durability was proven in winning a grueling Mexican road race. It sold about 2500 units that year.

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Geno
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That's a beautiful model. 💯🤑



   
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