1925 Stutz Model 695 Sportbrohm

The 1925 Stutz Model 695 was powered by a 289 cubic-inch overhead cam six-cylinder engine that was fitted with a Rayfield carburetor and produced 80 horsepower. They had a three-speed manual gearbox and featured four-wheel hydraulic brakes. It is believed that only 748 examples of the Speedway Six 695 series were produced.

The coachwork for the Speedway Six chassis was commissioned from outside manufacturers. This example wears a five-passenger Sportbrohm body built by Robbins Body Corp. The car was given French fur upholstery and included dome and quarter lights in the rear interior. On the outside, distinguishable features include cowl lights, a cowl ventilator, and running-bard scuff plates.

In the 1980s, the car was given a restoration by its then-owner Edward Gil. Gil kept the car for a decade before selling it to Frank Hurley. Hurley kept the car for five years. In the mid-1990s, the car was sold to a resident of the Seattle area.

In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Az. where it was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $65,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $46,200, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2011