1922 Stutz Series K DH Bearcat
The DH designation on this Stutz marked a significant engineering advancement: a detachable cylinder head that provided complete access to valves, cylinders, and pistons from above. This 1922 model represented one of the final years for the legendary Bearcat nameplate in its original form, as Stutz would soon phase out the designation from its sales materials.
Built on a 130-inch wheelbase, the Series K featured a 360 cubic inch T-head 16-valve four-cylinder engine producing 88 horsepower at 2,400 RPM. Power reached the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission. The bodywork remained intentionally minimal with just two bucket seats, a brief windscreen, and exposed mechanical components that emphasized the car’s racing heritage.
Stutz had established its reputation at the 1911 Indianapolis 500, and the Bearcat continued that performance tradition throughout the early 1920s. These machines competed directly with the Mercer Raceabout for dominance among American sporting automobiles of the period.
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