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At the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500, one of the first cars built by Harry C. Stutz, was driven by Gil Andersen to an impressive 11th place finish, earning the slogan, 'The Car That Made Good in A Day.' From 1915 to 1917, the 'White Squadron' racing team carried the Stutz banner, and earned the team prize at the 1915 Vanderbilt Cup and American Grand Prize races. Earl Cooper would go on to earn the most points and an unofficial national driver's championship.
Cooper's good fortune continued in 1916, and at the end of the season, he was victorious in a 50-mile match race at Ascot in Los Angeles. In 1917, AAA-sanctioned racing was curtailed after United States' entry into World War I. Cooper, however, entered his Stutz No. 8 into six contests, winning four of them. He once again accumulated the most points that season, but the AAA was reluctant to name a champion due to the somber wartime environment.
Years later, the Stutz Motor Car Company came under the direction of Hungarian-born engineer Fredrick Moskovics. He completely redesigned the Stutz car yet kept the car's racing heritage.
The Stutz Speedway Four was in production from 1923 through 1924. Stutz produced two Speedway models – the Four and the Six. Surprisingly, the 360 cubic-inch Four-Cylinder engine was more powerful than the larger Six-Cylinder unit. Eight body styles were offered.
This particular example is a Speedway Four powered by the 360 CID four-cylinder, T-head, 16 valve engine fitted with a single Stromberg carburetor and offering 88 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and rear drum brakes.
The car wears an older sympathetic restoration, and has spent three decades in a mid-west museum.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017
Cooper's good fortune continued in 1916, and at the end of the season, he was victorious in a 50-mile match race at Ascot in Los Angeles. In 1917, AAA-sanctioned racing was curtailed after United States' entry into World War I. Cooper, however, entered his Stutz No. 8 into six contests, winning four of them. He once again accumulated the most points that season, but the AAA was reluctant to name a champion due to the somber wartime environment.
Years later, the Stutz Motor Car Company came under the direction of Hungarian-born engineer Fredrick Moskovics. He completely redesigned the Stutz car yet kept the car's racing heritage.
The Stutz Speedway Four was in production from 1923 through 1924. Stutz produced two Speedway models – the Four and the Six. Surprisingly, the 360 cubic-inch Four-Cylinder engine was more powerful than the larger Six-Cylinder unit. Eight body styles were offered.
This particular example is a Speedway Four powered by the 360 CID four-cylinder, T-head, 16 valve engine fitted with a single Stromberg carburetor and offering 88 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and rear drum brakes.
The car wears an older sympathetic restoration, and has spent three decades in a mid-west museum.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017
2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Lot was not sold
2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $125,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $65,000
1923 Stutz Speedway Four Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Stutz Speedway Four
(Data based on Model Year 1923 sales)
1923 Stutz Speedway Four Roadster Sold for USD$71,500 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | |
1923 Stutz Speedway Roadster Chassis#: KL12499DH Sold for USD$209,000 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1923 STUTZ 6 PASSENGER TOURING Chassis#: 13424 Sold for USD$39,600 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1923 Stutz Bearcat Chassis#: 3489 Sold for USD$65,550 2004 Bonhams - MOTOR CARS |
Stutz Speedway Fours That Failed To Sell At Auction
1923 Stutz Speedway Four's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1923 Stutz Speedway Four Roadster | 13253 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $175,000 | $225,000 | |
1923 Stutz Bearcat Roadster | 13253 | 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | $65,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
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