Description
NOW SOLD - ANOTHER CAR LIKE THIS MAY BE COMING IN - please enquire - 1/ 6/ 19
1922/ 27 Vauxhall 6-litre Stutz Bearcat Special = MASSIVE TORQUE !
Video 1 : amazing deep rumble start up and drive off ! - details above 12 second film
Video 2 : on the move : - details above 12 second film
PRICE ADJUSTMENT - now 70% less than a moderate proper 30-98...
1850 rpm = 70mph indicated !
See our website listing - details above
All components classified as Vintage – pre Dec 31st 1930
Built by the engineer trained owner who has now built an even more powerful straight-8 supercharged 1930s rocket.....
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 ascension 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.
Ask any questions - we will have the answers
FUEL CONSUMPTION:
About the same or better reported than a 30-98 at up to 20mpg…
CONCLUSION:
How much fun can a vintage car Automobilist have in a weekend?
What’s not to like, including the asking price which is FAR LESS than a moderately valued proper Vauxhall 30-98?
A MUST for closer inspection and purchase.
