Vehicle Description
This vehicle is being sold as Lot No. R190.1. - 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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