Description
The Stutz Motor Car Company existed for merely two decades, yet its legacy endures, primarily due to the iconic Stutz Bearcat.
Harry Stutz, gifted with exceptional mechanical abilities, demonstrated his talents from an early age. At 22, he built his first gasoline-powered vehicle, Old Hickory, on his family's Ohio farm in 1898.
By 1906, Stutz was designing a 30-40 horsepower touring car for American Motors, and later, as Marion Motors' chief engineer, he developed a revolutionary rear axle-mounted transaxle.
In 1910, Stutz founded the Stutz Auto Parts Company, backed by Henry Campbell, to manufacture his transaxle design. This led to designing the Empire car, which inspired him to create his own vehicle.
In just five weeks, Stutz built his first automobile, featuring a 398cu-in Wisconsin T-head four-cylinder engine and his transaxle.
The first Stutz racer debuted at the inaugural Indianapolis 500, finishing 11th, and subsequently, the Ideal Motor Car Company was established. Production began in 1911, with cars mirroring the Indianapolis race car.
ABOUT THIS CAR
A Beautiful car in stunning condition.
Engine Number 86204
Car Number: AA-D8-R70558
This car was manufactured during May 1927. AA designates the Series. D8 indicates the car is a Limo with divider window. 70558 is the car Serial number. This car weighs 4756lbs and cost new USD3785. 00 or USD3910 if Delux.
This rare, right-hand drive Stutz vertical 8 motor, originally from NSW, Australia, is in excellent condition and runs smoothly.
Two owners in New Zealand - first registered in New Zealand in 2021.
This 1927 Stutz Limousine, verified by the Stutz Club Inc., is potentially the sole surviving example of its kind in the world, featuring a divider window and ample legroom.
Straight Eight with plenty of torque.
These vehicles boasted innovative mechanicals, including an overhead camshaft and dual spark plugs.
Various information and communication with Stutz register available with car.
This is a well maintained Vehicle which we have the pleasure to have again in our museum.
The Stutz brand flourished until the late 1920s, when lawsuits and declining sales, exacerbated by the Great Depression, forced the company to cease production in 1934.
Following their racing success, Stutz shifted focus to luxury models in 1924, catering to the affluent.
Car will be sold WOF'd and registered IF sold in New Zealand.
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