Leif in Calif Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Always interesting to see these coachbuilt cars from across the pond! No pictures of interior or engine. https://www.prewarcar.com/335442-1929-stutz-type-m-vertical-eight-lancefield-saloon This Stutz was displayed on the Stutz stand at Olympia in 1929. The body is fabric covered in the weyman manner but was built by Lancefield & differentiates from Weymann in having four door hinges as opposed to two. A full photographic record of the restoration comes with the car. It has been owned for the last few decades by a noted Stutz expert who had no less then 4 of these magnificant beasts in his stable & is now moving the last one on due to his advancing years. Having had the pleasure of driving this wonderful car I can say that it reeks of quality & performs in a manner more befitting of a post war rather then a pre war car. Call Richard Biddulph. Mobile ++44 (0) 7967 260673 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 How does a fabric covered body compare to a steel version in regards to desirability, respect, etc. Other than at a museum or Hershey, I havent seen that many pre war cars up close and personal, but it seems like on a majority of them the hoods do not fit the contours of the radiator. Looks like the curve is off just enough. I suppose its within tolerances but with a car of this caliber it would drive me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Unattractive body, poor restoration, and a RHD Gemmer steering box............run, don't walk. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) 3 hours ago, TAKerry said: How does a fabric covered body compare to a steel version in regards to desirability, respect, etc. Other than at a museum or Hershey, I havent seen that many pre war cars up close and personal, but it seems like on a majority of them the hoods do not fit the contours of the radiator. Looks like the curve is off just enough. I suppose its within tolerances but with a car of this caliber it would drive me nuts. Kerry, its called Zapron here in the US and I forget what the English called it. The body is designed to very light weight. You are driving around in basically a tent. I have been in a few Bentleys and one Stutz with a fabric body. They were well done cars so I didn't notice any additional squeaks or noises I wouldn't expect from any prewar car. Edited May 6 by alsancle (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) LOOK AT THE WHEEL WEIGHTS ON THE RIMS..........tells you EVERYTHING you need to know. We won't comment on the hood and body fit........... Edited May 6 by edinmass (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29StutzM Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I find that strange, my Buffalo wheels have canisters for weights on the wheel rims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 19 hours ago, 29StutzM said: I find that strange, my Buffalo wheels have canisters for weights on the wheel rims? That was my point…….imagine what the rest of the hacks and shortcuts are…… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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