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Simcoe, Ontario

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"Titanic"

20-foot model/float

Electric Mini 1914

Stutz Bearcat

9 Ft. running model

**PARADE/EXHIBIT SCHEDULES**

Table of Contents:

RALPH B. WHITE

MEMORIAL

2008

FEED BACK

ELECTRIC MINI

1914

STUTZ BEARCAT

The Electric Mini 1914 Stutz Bearcat, was designed and built by Norm Lewis, of Simcoe ON., using "direct proportional" measurement, NO PLANS, just research of the, Harry Stutz invention.

Rescued from going to the scrap yard, an old used, 24 volt electric mobility scooter, was re-design, and customized to re-create a scaled down version of a classical 1912 era sports car, known as the "Stutz Bearcat". It took a little over two years to design and build, this electric version of the Stutz.

There were many models made, and were powered by a 4 cylinder, 4 cycle, 36 horsepower motor, and were capable of speeds of up to 80 mph. This car, in 1914 sold for approximately $3,000., give or take a dollar or two.

The version you will see in upcoming parades and exhibits, can reach a speed of (depending on the terrain) 17.5 km. per hour.

Thanks to the helping hands and sponsorship of, "McArthur Sports", and the, "Fanshawe College-Machine Shop"!

SPECIAL thanks to the following:

Dianne Dunlop: logos and license plate artwork for the STUTZ! Plus more.....

Stripe Art Signs and Lettering: ALL our signage

Cathcart Auto (Cathcart, ON): Mr. Ron Liverance (1914 era "T" hood clamps)

Mr. Dave Slote: for wiring the CTS trailers, and truck!

Mr. Terry Walker: for the re-wiring of the "Shop Rider" motor, in order to operate the "Stutz"!

McArthur Sports: Mr. Rick Boyko (tires and wheels)

Regional Auto Glass: Mr. Butch Day (fender guards)

Rick's Carpet (Simcoe): Rick (owner) (for detailing)

Fanshawe College: Mr. Tom Whitney (Machine Shop Director)

: Mr. Paul Hobbs (Machine Shop Instructor)

Advance Students: Mr. Dave Devrye

: Mr. Paul Knight

and last, but not least, Norm's brother: Mr. George Lewis, for the decorative Eagles, for the Stutz!!

**For those of you who are not familiar with the, "Stutz Bearcat", it is a 1912 era "Sports car" which ran on gas, had a "monocle" windshield, and sold for $3,800.00, in 1914!

This Mini-Stutz Bearcat is fully operational on a 24 volt electrical system, and will be running in the upcoming parades, along with the Titanic model. We sincerely hope that you enjoy this NEW addition to the parades.

The Stutz will be available for static exhibits around the province. Thanks you and have a great parade season.

Sincerely

Norm Lewis

Canadian Titanic Society (Since 1998)

Below, are before, and after photos of the Scooter......to...."STUTZ BEARCAT"!

Enjoy!-Norm Lewis

***To view photos LARGER click on the photos***