1953 Kurtis 500B, Chassis No. 363Powered by a 404-hp Offenhauser engine, this bright yellow speedster qualified for the 1955 Indianapolis 500 with a top speed of 140 mph. It rolled across the finish line fourth.Row of 30s-era BentleysThese machines are ready to race, not sit in the garage being rubbed with diaper.1934 Bugatti T-51This manual four is outfitted with an 8-cylinder engine with twin overhead cams, roller bearing camshaft, and supercharger.1932 Studebaker Indy CarOne of five factory cars that raced in 1932 and 1933, this straight Eight engine puts out 200 hp and can still top 140 mph.1938 Maserati 8CTFThe 8CTF dominated the Grand Prix scene in the 30s. This methanol-fueled speedster features two Voiturette 4-cylinder blocks placed end-to-end with integral cyclinder heads to create an inline 8 with twin superchargers. It still pumps out 365 hp.Chuck TannertChuck Tannert has been covering everything from the latest automobiles to how technology is shaping our future for more than 20 years. He’s a geek and likes to make people think, but would rather be fishing any day.
