1927/28 Aero Engine Special "Zeus"
Fantastic Hillclimb and Sprint car with incredible torque.
This is a beautifully engineered machine which stands comparison with any Edwardian mega monster aero engine car which are all the rage for the Goodwood Festival and the recently introduced Brooklands Race event, prestigious global inter-Continental rallies and USA endurance rallies/races. Zeus competed in the “Great Race“ in 2017 and covered around 2500 miles with 4 stage wins. Zeus has won many car shows in America. NOVA clear.
True to its Special designation the bodywork consists of a 1916 Franklin and 1918 Studebaker and parts of a boat tail 1947 Hudson. The amazing engine is built by Hall and Scott who were famous for building aircraft engines in the first world war such as the liberty aircraft engine and vehicle engines for the luxury car maker Duesenberg, This engine is a 1928 straight inline 6 cylinder, 14.5 litre 900 ci with hemispherical heads that was acquired from a museum in California along with the dashboard instruments.
The Hall and Scott 14.5 liter engine is the heart and soul of this car.
It’s 6 cylinder, all aluminum, overhead cam engine is a delight featuring dual ignition by magneto to plugs on the LHS of the engine and coil and distributer to another set of plugs on the RHS. Twin updraft carbs on the LHS and a massive cast “drainpipe” exhaust on the RHS together with a massive centrifugal water pump which circulates through the original aircraft radiator. It has a wet sump. Everything is monitored by a full set of original matching period Hall and Scott instruments. The electrical system includes a high capacity generator, starter, fuel pumps and glorious lighting.
The externally contracting generous sized brakes are fitter front and rear are converted to hydraulic operation for safety in modern traffic. The underneath is clean and tidy and free from oil leaks.
The spacious cockpit is fitted with seating for two in hand stitched hide leather. The unmarked paintwork is in dark green, with fine pin stripes and magnificent hand painted logo of the great Greek God, Zeus
This car will benefit from detailed inspection. The quality of the engineering is very high and evident in the smallest components. Cast bracketry ,lamps and instruments are all first class. This is a beautifully engineered machine which stands comparison with any Edwardian mega monster aero engine car which are all the rage for the Goodwood Festival and the recently introduced Brooklands Race event, prestigious global inter-Continental rallies and USA endurance rallies/races which Zeus has already taken part..
Built by Don Luttmers and Paul Springer
Built on a 1927 Diamond T Chassis that was custom ordered 13ft 9” wheelbase
The amazing engine is built by Hall and Scott who were famous for building aircraft engines in the first world war such as the liberty aircraft engine and vehicle engines for the luxury car maker Duesenberg, This engine is a 1928 straight inline 6 cylinder, 14.5 litre 900 ci with hemispherical heads that was acquired from a museum in California along with the dashboard instruments
The original engine spec was 275 bhp and 850 foot pounds of torque
This is one of only 12 known engines
4 gear Clark transmission with 100% overdrive built in built by Brown and Lipe
The original axle only lasted a few miles so was rebuilt using a drag race axle components.
Original Lockheed hydraulic brakes connected external to the drums
The amazing bodywork consists of a 1916 Franklin and 1918 Studebaker and parts of a boat tail 1947 Hudson
Custom made wheels
Absolutely beautiful early Gray and Davis headlamps
Cloth covered Wiring by Bart Ouchida
Classic leather upholstery by Wild West upholstery Jim Anderson
Coach Striping by Mitch Kim
This car weighs around 7000 pounds !
Zeus completed in the “ Great Race “ in 2017 and covered around 2500 miles with 4 stage wins
Zeus has won many car shows in America
NOVA clear
Car is located in England. Price is 115,000.00 BPS
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