Details
1927 STUTZ AA EIGHT FOUR DOOR SEDAN
Chassis No. 86674
Blue and black.
Engine: eight cylinder, in-line SOHC, 4.7 liters, 298.6 ci, 95 bhp; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic on four wheels; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs. Left hand drive.
Primarily designed by Paul Bastien, who was also responsible for the excellent two-liter Belgian Metallurgique, the Stutz AA was the first of the breed to bear the influence of Fred Moskovics' engineering goals and ideas. More European than American in design and driving feel, it owed its low profile to worm drive and its lively performance to the single overhead camshaft straight eight, which featured dual ignition and two spark plugs per cylinder.
Sold under the slogan of "The Safety Stutz", hydraulic brakes were also de riguer, along with an early approach to safety glass, which was held together with fine strands of wire. A further luxury touch was the centralized chassis lubrication, and to enhance the "Safety" thrust of the new line, a years free passenger insurance was given with each car sold.
This car has been in storage for a number of years and represents an unmodified early example of the Stutz AA series. It is unrestored but appears complete.
It is recognised as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America and is eligible to participate in all of that club's activities.
Chassis No. 86674
Blue and black.
Engine: eight cylinder, in-line SOHC, 4.7 liters, 298.6 ci, 95 bhp; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: hydraulic on four wheels; Suspension: semi-elliptic springs. Left hand drive.
Primarily designed by Paul Bastien, who was also responsible for the excellent two-liter Belgian Metallurgique, the Stutz AA was the first of the breed to bear the influence of Fred Moskovics' engineering goals and ideas. More European than American in design and driving feel, it owed its low profile to worm drive and its lively performance to the single overhead camshaft straight eight, which featured dual ignition and two spark plugs per cylinder.
Sold under the slogan of "The Safety Stutz", hydraulic brakes were also de riguer, along with an early approach to safety glass, which was held together with fine strands of wire. A further luxury touch was the centralized chassis lubrication, and to enhance the "Safety" thrust of the new line, a years free passenger insurance was given with each car sold.
This car has been in storage for a number of years and represents an unmodified early example of the Stutz AA series. It is unrestored but appears complete.
It is recognised as a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America and is eligible to participate in all of that club's activities.