Vehicle Description
This vehicle is being sold as Lot No. U110.
- The Hupp Comet was driven by Russ Snowberger to 5th Place at the 1932 Indianapolis 500 after qualifying 4th
- Snowberger became a member of the 100 MPH Club in the race
- Russ Snowberger started 15 Indianapolis 500 races, placing in the Top 5 twice with five straight Top 10 finishes
- Snowberger was an icon in racing as a driver, chief mechanic, builder, designer and owner for five decades
- This was the only car with a Hupmobile engine to ever compete in the Indianapolis 500
- Snowberger prepared the motor himself and stamped it HC001
- This car was built by his son, John Snowberger with the original Hupmobile inline 8 engine that ran at Indy in 1932
- John Snowberger is known for rebuilding several of his father's race cars and making very high quality 1/8 model cars
- Driven in the 2009 Indy 500 parade and is a regular Miller Meet participant at the Milwaukee Mile
- Sold on bill of sale
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