Stutz Bearcat

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The Bearcat was, arguably, the original American sports car. Its 60-horsepower 4-cylinder engine would seem woefully inadequate today but at the time this thing was a speed monster.

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You'd usually picture this car with a driver in a raccoon coat and a hat being blown off by the wind.

First published July 3, 2014: 6:02 PM ET

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