Stutz

Stutz became one of the most resonant names among automotive enthusiasts for its striking appearances, superb handling, and speed, and was America’s first production performance car. The flamboyant Harry C. Stutz produced iconic cars in the Stutz Complex from 1911 to 1919. A strong proponent of racing to improve automotive technology, he ardently supported the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway and entered a Stutz in the first 500. Gil Anderson drove it to 11th, earning it the title “The Car That Made Good in a Day.” The Stutz Bearcats and Blackhawks were modeled after it, and the name Stutz became synonymous with an era when American technology, creativity, and innovation led the world. During those heady days, the Stutz Motorcar Company was vitally important to Indianapolis, and the Stutz Business and Arts Center remains a vibrant part of the Indianapolis community.

Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana · United States