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You can probably credit Jay Leno for popularizing oversized vintage sports cars like this 1922 Stutz speedster. While his 'Blastolene Special' was never a vintage fire truck such as this, there's a massive cottage industry out there that adores turning massive old trucks into massive old performance cars. The engines were typically massive and made enough torque to move 14,000-pound vehicles, so when you pare the body down to the bare minimum, you can imagine how explosive the performance must be. Cars like this Stutz are all about minimalism-if these guys could strap themselves to the driveshaft and get by with no body at all, they'd probably do it. Instead, someone crafted a very nicely finished two-seater speedster body that puts the driver just ahead of the rear axle on the shortened fire engine chassis. Is that minimal enough for you? Finished in black with gold details, it has a period-correct look about it and the pinstripes emphasize the few body panels that remain. The hood and fenders are surely original steel pieces, along with the seat, floor, and firewall. A nicely finished rear 'deck' area carries the fuel tank, which feeds the carburetor via gravity. The original nickel-plated Stutz radiator still lives up front, topped by a correct Moto-Meter, while the original headlights use chrome in place of the original nickel which gives a nice, crisp look without the polishing. It isn't until you climb aboard that you can truly grasp the scale of this monster. By the time you're perched in the driver's seat, you're six feet off the ground, and driving this is more akin to a 4-wheeled motorcycle than an automobile. However the seat is comfortable and reasonably supportive, with wrap-around sides to help hold you in place during spirited driving. All the original controls remain in place, from the massive steering wheel to the long gearshift that rows the 4-speed manual transmission. You'll probably be grateful that there's no speedometer, but the oil pressure gauge gives you the important information, along with an ammeter. Power comes from a big 281 cubic inch 4-cylinder engine which makes a modest 52 horsepower. But where this engine shines is torque production, where it will spin the rear tires in first and probably second gear. With pistons the size of quart paint cans, sophisticated (for the time) intake and exhaust systems, and overhead valves, it has all the right equipment, and was built to take abuse. Still nicely finished, the engine has a purposeful look to it and shows very few signs of use since it was completed. Underneath, there's a frame strong enough to support a locomotive, and a pair of axles that would look at home under a semi-truck. Braking is via rear wheels only but surprisingly effective given the relatively lightweight construction, and the massive wood spoke wheels wear newer BFGoodrich Silvertown tires. Big kids play with big toys, and in the world of collector cars, there aren't many bigger than this Stutz. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Atlanta showroom. For more information,
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Price: 39995.00
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
Mileage: 0.00
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