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1911 – 1939
Indianapolis, Indiana
Ideal Motor Car Company, organized in June 1911 by Harry C. Stutz with his friend, Henry F. Campbell, began building Stutz cars in Indianapolis in 1911.
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1911 – Entered the First Indy 500″The car that made good in a Day” Placed 11th. Production begins for 1912 Models.
1912 – Production Begins.
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1928 – Model BB Blackhawk finishes 2nd at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Stutz fire engines were built by the Stutz Fire Engine Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 1919 to 1928, and the New Stutz Fire Engine Co. of Hartford City, Indiana, from 1930 to 1941. See one of these Fire Engines on YouTube by the Hall of Flame Fire Museum HERE
In 1911, the company introduced its first car, which gained fame as the “Car That Made Good in a Day” after an impressive performance at the Indianapolis 500. Despite finishing eleventh, the Stutz car demonstrated remarkable speed, averaging 68.25 mph with its 389 cubic inch engine. View a historical video by Journey Indiana on YouTube HERE
Includes Print Ads, Press Releases, Sales Brochures, Posters, Cards, Dealer Sheets, and other Artwork.
Includes Bulletins, Parts Catalogs, Owners Manuals, Stylist Drawings, and other information created by the manufacturer for informational and other purposes.
Features & Articles from our Magazine Archive as well as materials written and collated by our staff.
A collection of road tests collected from various sources including our Magazine Archive.
Manuals to assistance in the repair and service of a vehicle. The manuals are accessible if you are a Dues-Paying Members only.
Technical Information and Specifications Including AMA Info