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1923 H.C.S. TOURING CAR
Chassis No. 3092
Black.
Engine: four cylinder, in-line, OHV, 243 ci, 50 bhp; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: mechanical, internal expanding; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs. Left hand drive.
In 1919, upon leaving the firm he founded, Harry C. Stutz lost little time going back into the automaking business. The first batch of cars to carry Stutz's initials instead of his name were produced in early 1920 and it has much of the flavor of the Stutz itself; a car of sporty appearance built of quality materials, and, like Stutz, initially powered by proprietary engines -- in this case, Weidley.
The H.C.S. venture lasted until 1925 when Stutz, in an unfathomable move, virtually shut down the passenger car activity and formed a taxicab manufacturing company which went into receivership in 1927.
This car is essentially sound but will need a full restoration. Top and upholstery are good for patterns, replating is needed, and there is some surface rust on the body an fenders.
The car carries dual sidemounted spares and disc wheels. Tires are poor.
Chassis No. 3092
Black.
Engine: four cylinder, in-line, OHV, 243 ci, 50 bhp; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: mechanical, internal expanding; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs. Left hand drive.
In 1919, upon leaving the firm he founded, Harry C. Stutz lost little time going back into the automaking business. The first batch of cars to carry Stutz's initials instead of his name were produced in early 1920 and it has much of the flavor of the Stutz itself; a car of sporty appearance built of quality materials, and, like Stutz, initially powered by proprietary engines -- in this case, Weidley.
The H.C.S. venture lasted until 1925 when Stutz, in an unfathomable move, virtually shut down the passenger car activity and formed a taxicab manufacturing company which went into receivership in 1927.
This car is essentially sound but will need a full restoration. Top and upholstery are good for patterns, replating is needed, and there is some surface rust on the body an fenders.
The car carries dual sidemounted spares and disc wheels. Tires are poor.