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Was watching a documentary the other night about the life of Heavyweight Champion Boxer Jack Johnson. He was in his prime around the turn of the century. He had a passion for fast automobiles. He also died driving one....

I have attached a few pictures of some of his cars. Does anyone know what else he owned? Any of his cars still around???

Marion

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Unknown Speedster

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Nyberg

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Open touring car

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On the first pic (marked Marion) what is leaning on the drivers side front wheel? A cudgel? A fender, soon to be lost? A fungo bat?

Hi

The large open touring is a 1927-28 Lincoln Model L Sport Phaeton by Brunn. It appears to be a dual cowl, one can just see cowl and folded windshield behind Mr. Johnson.

If that Marion is Torpedo or Bobcat, it was one of those rakish roadburners like the Stutz Bearcat or Mercer Raceabout. Harry C. Stutz was involved with the company before he left to build his own cars. The fellow had good taste in cars, he must have had Packards too!

Steve

Pic entitled 1912 Vanderbuilt Cup

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