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Soon after Harry C. Stutz completed building the prototype Bearcat racer, it was entered in the 1911 inaugural Indianapolis 500 race. The untested car did rather well, finishing the race and beating many established brands, earning the Stutz the slogan 'The Car That Made Good In A Day'.
The Bearcat was first offered to the public in 1912 and was essentially a road-worthy version of the highly successful Stutz racers that followed the original Indy car. The Bearcat featured a 'monocle' round glass windscreen - only for the driver - buck seats and no convertible top. They were constructed around an underslung chassis, ensuring a lower center of gravity and good handling characteristics due to their lightweight design. In early form, the car was powered by a Wisconsin T-head engine. The engine was later replaced by a Stutz-built, sixteen-valve, four-cylinder unit that was based heavily on Stutz's racing experience. The Stutz 'White Squadron' racers were powered by a similar engine featuring four valves per cylinder.
To cope with the more powerful engine, Stutz added a heavier chassis and modern coachwork. The wheelbase was still light and short, measuring 120 inches, with the center of gravity being moved even lower by placing the tank down low in the rear, with a rear deck fitted to hold a couple of raked spares in racing fashion.
Chassis no. 5067
This car was owned for many years by Valentine of Vermont. Valentine located this car in Michigan and purchased it because of its authenticity and completeness. The body was in need of repairs to metal and woodwork, its original light-gauge short Stutz Bearcat frame was complete, original, and unmodified. Soon after the purchase, the Bearcat was treated to a nearly two-decade-long restoration by Tom Bachelor, who is currently the owner of this car.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
The Bearcat was first offered to the public in 1912 and was essentially a road-worthy version of the highly successful Stutz racers that followed the original Indy car. The Bearcat featured a 'monocle' round glass windscreen - only for the driver - buck seats and no convertible top. They were constructed around an underslung chassis, ensuring a lower center of gravity and good handling characteristics due to their lightweight design. In early form, the car was powered by a Wisconsin T-head engine. The engine was later replaced by a Stutz-built, sixteen-valve, four-cylinder unit that was based heavily on Stutz's racing experience. The Stutz 'White Squadron' racers were powered by a similar engine featuring four valves per cylinder.
To cope with the more powerful engine, Stutz added a heavier chassis and modern coachwork. The wheelbase was still light and short, measuring 120 inches, with the center of gravity being moved even lower by placing the tank down low in the rear, with a rear deck fitted to hold a couple of raked spares in racing fashion.
Chassis no. 5067
This car was owned for many years by Valentine of Vermont. Valentine located this car in Michigan and purchased it because of its authenticity and completeness. The body was in need of repairs to metal and woodwork, its original light-gauge short Stutz Bearcat frame was complete, original, and unmodified. Soon after the purchase, the Bearcat was treated to a nearly two-decade-long restoration by Tom Bachelor, who is currently the owner of this car.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014
2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000
Sale Price :
USD $451,000
2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $341,000
1920 Stutz Series H Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Stutz Series H
(Data based on Model Year 1920 sales)
1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat Chassis#: H8391 Sold for USD$218,400 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1920 Stutz Model H Seven-Passenger Touring Sold for USD$64,960 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat Chassis#: 6212 Sold for USD$156,800 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat Chassis#: H5414 Sold for USD$286,000 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1920 Stutz Model H Seven-Passenger Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 7201 Sold for USD$50,000 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers: Texas Classic Auction | |
1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat Chassis#: 5067 Sold for USD$451,000 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat Chassis#: 5067 Sold for USD$341,000 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1920 Stutz Model H Seven-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 8035 Sold for USD$52,250 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | |
1920 Stutz Bearcat Chassis#: 6425 Sold for USD$260,000 2011 Bonhams - Port Townsend Aero Museum | |
1920 Stutz Series H Chassis#: 8035 Sold for USD$49,500 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | |
1920 STUTZ BEARCAT Sold for USD$253,000 2008 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction 2008 |
Stutz Series Hs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1920 Stutz Series H's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1920 Stutz Model H Seven-Passenger Sport Phaeton | 7201 | 2016 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
1920 Stutz Model H | 2012 Branson Auction Spring 2012 | $55,000 |
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