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1927' Vauxhall 6-Litre Stutz Bearcat Special
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NegotiablePublished 31 March 2019ID: Sl5601
Expired
5 years, 8 months ago
5 years, 8 months ago
Information from the owner
Age: 92 years
Seller's comments about 1927' Vauxhall 6-Litre Stutz Bearcat Special
1922/27 Vauxhall 6-litre Stutz Bearcat Special ....gathers pace rapidy due to MASSIVE TORQUE !
A MUST for the excitable vintage Automobilist - lots of action -
1850 rpm = 70mph indicated !
Hear the car running https://youtu.be/WF6Th3OoxaI
All components classified as Vintage – pre Dec 31st 1930
See our listing here : https://www.charlesleith.com/cars-for-sale/1927-vauxhall-6-litre-stutz-bearcat-special
ENGINE:
6-litre c1922 Stutz Bearcat, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, T-head
Single Stromberg carburettor keeps the driver’s enthusiasm for the loud pedal tame.
8 spark plug dual ignition with twin exhaust valves per cylinder – hence lovely 8 pipe exhaust manifold…
GEARBOX:
Phantom II Rolls-Royce
FRONT AXLE:
Bianchi, Perrot, for much improved braking
REAR AXLE:
Vauxhall – new crown wheel, pinion and half shafts
Huge tall 2.7 : 1 axle ratio and lazy engine = massive torque…the height of the biggest UK mountain !
SPEED:
An indicated 70mph is a mere 1850 rpm…
STEERING:
Vauxhall steering box
BODY:
Aluminium over ash frame in the style of a Vauxhall 30-98
Vauxhall 30-98 radiator shell with new radiator core
CHASSIS:
Vauxhall 14/40 chassis – the 14/40 chassis is well known for use in building Specials
CONSTRUCTED:
Circa 15 years ago by the present owner for effortless driving and loads of fun at Prescott, Shelsley, Curborough, Madresfield (2nd Class award), various driving tests and autosolos. Also displayed at many VSCC events and at the Birmingham NEC Classic Motor Show.
FUEL CONSUMPTION:
Reported to be about the same as a Vintage Vauxhall 30-98
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How much fun can a vintage car Automobilist have in a weekend?
Faster and less outlay than a reproduction Vauxhall 30-98 and arguably more exciting to drive -
A MUST for closer inspection.
ENQUIRIES WELCOME - do speak to us !
A MUST for the excitable vintage Automobilist - lots of action -
1850 rpm = 70mph indicated !
Hear the car running https://youtu.be/WF6Th3OoxaI
All components classified as Vintage – pre Dec 31st 1930
See our listing here : https://www.charlesleith.com/cars-for-sale/1927-vauxhall-6-litre-stutz-bearcat-special
ENGINE:
6-litre c1922 Stutz Bearcat, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, T-head
Single Stromberg carburettor keeps the driver’s enthusiasm for the loud pedal tame.
8 spark plug dual ignition with twin exhaust valves per cylinder – hence lovely 8 pipe exhaust manifold…
GEARBOX:
Phantom II Rolls-Royce
FRONT AXLE:
Bianchi, Perrot, for much improved braking
REAR AXLE:
Vauxhall – new crown wheel, pinion and half shafts
Huge tall 2.7 : 1 axle ratio and lazy engine = massive torque…the height of the biggest UK mountain !
SPEED:
An indicated 70mph is a mere 1850 rpm…
STEERING:
Vauxhall steering box
BODY:
Aluminium over ash frame in the style of a Vauxhall 30-98
Vauxhall 30-98 radiator shell with new radiator core
CHASSIS:
Vauxhall 14/40 chassis – the 14/40 chassis is well known for use in building Specials
CONSTRUCTED:
Circa 15 years ago by the present owner for effortless driving and loads of fun at Prescott, Shelsley, Curborough, Madresfield (2nd Class award), various driving tests and autosolos. Also displayed at many VSCC events and at the Birmingham NEC Classic Motor Show.
FUEL CONSUMPTION:
Reported to be about the same as a Vintage Vauxhall 30-98
____________________________________
How much fun can a vintage car Automobilist have in a weekend?
Faster and less outlay than a reproduction Vauxhall 30-98 and arguably more exciting to drive -
A MUST for closer inspection.
ENQUIRIES WELCOME - do speak to us !
