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This 1930 Belanger Special (also called a 1949 Belanger Indy Special) has lived an impressive life, from the Indianapolis race track to Hollywood films. The race car was built by Myron Stevens-who raced it at the 1930 Indianapolis, placing fourth, after the original driver, Louis Meyer, opted not to drive it. It was raced by many famous drivers at Indianapolis until 1950-with many high finishes but never received the checkered flag.
In 1936, this car came under the ownership of Murrell Belanger-hence, the name. After a devastating wreck in 1937, Myron Stevens rebuilt the car. Shortly after that, it starred in the Hollywood film 'Burm 'Em Up, O'Conner.' In 1950, it hit the 'big screen' again in the film 'To Please A Lady,' starring Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck.
The Belanger Special race car has seen many different owners, paint schemes, and engines. Today, it is restored to the 1949 configuration which includes a 325 horsepower Offenhauser Dual Overhead Cam, 270 cubic-inch power plant that was originally installed in 1940.
In 2009, this Belanger Special was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey sale presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $192,500, including the buyer's premium.
In 1936, this car came under the ownership of Murrell Belanger-hence, the name. After a devastating wreck in 1937, Myron Stevens rebuilt the car. Shortly after that, it starred in the Hollywood film 'Burm 'Em Up, O'Conner.' In 1950, it hit the 'big screen' again in the film 'To Please A Lady,' starring Clark Gable and Barbara Stanwyck.
The Belanger Special race car has seen many different owners, paint schemes, and engines. Today, it is restored to the 1949 configuration which includes a 325 horsepower Offenhauser Dual Overhead Cam, 270 cubic-inch power plant that was originally installed in 1940.
In 2009, this Belanger Special was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey sale presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $192,500, including the buyer's premium.
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $192,500
Recent Sales of the Belanger Indy Special
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Belanger Indy Special Chassis#: 1540 Sold for USD$192,500 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions | ![]() ![]() |
Belanger Indy Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Belanger Indy Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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