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Sinc
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New Tool in the Box

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Hi Folks,

This weekend at the museum the theme was "What Would You Drive at Le Mans?" We asked our fans to go to our website and vote for any "Le Mans" car in the collection that, if they could, they would want to drive on the Le Mans track. We knew exactly which three cars they would select (the same three that they ALWAYS select). Anyway, Dr. Simeone allowed us worker-bees to select the fourth car to be demoed. So, we chose the 1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Le Mans. And, the new wrinkle is that we have added a fish-eye lens to the camera's toolbox. It gives a whole new perspective to many of the cars…

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Happy Memorial Day! And, to all the Vets out there (past and present), THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

…Sinc
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Very nice. Always love to see these cars. Thanks for you time to take the pics for us. My favorite cars of all time.
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What's that painted-up Mini Cooper doing in there? And that must have been a hell of a ride for the cameraman in that one "selfie"!
All b.s. aside, thanks for the pics once again!
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Right hand drive on the Stutz. Would like to see a pictures of the engine and know what it's top speed was?

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Re: New Tool in the Box

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Hey Rich,

I don't know what the Stutz's top speed was. But, I can tell you this...

After nearly winning Le Mans in 1928, Stutz entered three, more powerful supercharged cars in the 1929 Le Mans, one of which finished in 5th place. This car is one of those three. It is the only survivor of the three that were built. It has also competed in various English races. It has a fabric body stretched over a wooden frame (made it easier to re-body, if necessary. But, very dangerous in a crash). This car was once part of the famous “Harrah Collection”. In 2011, this car was invited to participate in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance honoring the 100th anniversary of the Stutz marquee. All of that is why we wanted it as part of the Demo Day. It is a significant car that very rarely gets the attention that it deserves!

It has an 8-Cylinder, 5.26 L (321 cu. in.) engine putting out about 185 HP. Its Wheelbase is 134.5".

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That Stutz is incredible. those old cars like that are a class of their own.
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