Saw this on "Old barn finds" then chased it back through fleaBay to the original listing: http://www.oldforgemotorcars.com/detail-1918-hot_rod-stutz-phil_herman_collection-used-12144971.html It's part of a 1918 Stutz (supposedly) but it looks cool no matter what it is/was originally.
Well, you could build something like it. You'd just need to find a cowl and grill shell that was similar enough to it and not going for Stutz money to start with. The ad seems to indicate the body is a one-off and it looks like it might be wood to me. A 20's Buick grill shell could work. Notaford frames can often be found on CL in my neck of the woods, cheap, particularly in the Spring for some reason. A 20's Chevy frame could work. There's a running stovebolt doodlebug up my way for $300. Somehting like that could get you framed and moving. I saw a set of speedster seats somewhere recently too for not much cash. I think I have that exact gas tank too. You could totally build your version of that car for less than 20k. Pa titled as a 1918 Stutz Grille is Stutz '33 Hudson Terraplane 6 cyl engine Pre '37 (?) Hudson transmission Built in mid 1930's for Phila restauranteur Headlights are Post and Lester Pierce Arrow taillight Guages are Hudson Body & Interior made of wood Much work on brakes & clutch in 2009 We believe chassis, suspension and brakes (hydraulic drum) to be early Dodge 19" wheels -- Budd? Buffalo? Runs & drives at Highway speeds Lots of patina
Could stand to be a little shorter in the tail (slap a bed on it and you'll have a speedster pickup!) but otherwise very stylish for a homebuilt. Not that bad a price with all the old goodies on it.
I think I've found the car of my dreams...wish I had the money I've had this problem since way before I had a driver license in the 50's. Price on this one way too high for what's there.
I agree with Model T 1, it's waaaaay overpriced, in my opinion, for the content and condition. The body is obviously wood and a close look at the pics shows the plywood 'firewall' (is that non-combustible plywood?) buckling from moisture. Yes, it looks like great fun, I agree with that too.....but Patmanta's suggestions for a build makes sense. If an 'exotic' old engine wasn't available, a Mopar, Pontiac, or Ford flathead six ...would all be inexpensive power plants to source. For several years I have had in mind something similar to this and have been keeping some parts around just for that purpose. A '50s Chevy pickup front axel, Buick straight eight engine and floor shift transmission, etc. Of course, this one appears ready to go....I suppose that is worth something. Ray
On the auction site again. I have no interest in this vehicle. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes...7ea66daed&item=171436333805&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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