The 'Stutz Bearcat' was a well-known American sports car of the pre– and post–World War One period. The 'Bearcat' was originally powered by a 390-cubic-inch (6.39 l), 60-horsepower straight-four engine made by the Wisconsin Motor Company.

According to factory literature, the 'Bearcat' "was designed to meet the needs of the customer desiring a car built along the lines of a racing car with a slightly higher gear ratio than our normal torpedo roadster, has met with great favor with motor car owners and meets the demand for a car of this class."

It featured minimal bodywork consisting of a "dog house" hood, open bucket seats, a tiny "monocle" windscreen in front of the driver, and a cylindrical fuel tank on a short rear deck. Overall, its low weight, balance, & power made it an excellent racer. In 1912, 'Stutz Bearcats' won 25 of the 30 auto races in which they were entered.

Owning a 'Stutz Bearcat' became a famous status symbol for the wealthy of the era. In 1914 it was priced at $2,000 (equivalent to $50,027 in 2018; almost four times that of the basic American made 'Model T').

The colorful history and sporty image of the 'Stutz Bearcat' made it one of the better known antique cars to later generations of Americans. It was often associated with the "Roaring 20's" and college students of that period and has been frequently mentioned with stereotypical accouterments of American nostalgia. A 1912 Stutz sold at a Sotheby's auction in 2011 for $770,000 (695,000 Euros).

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