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This 1932 Strupp Miller includes a Dreyer body and chassis, dayton wire wheels, and a 255ci Miller DOHC 4-cyl. engine (no. 4).  A period correct restoration was done in 1979.

This car was developed and campaigned by Gus Strupp, who formed and operated a racing team in the 1930’s.

Harry Miller, who designed and developed this engine, built five 255ci engines shortly before going bankrupt.  When the court siezed his assets, they could account for engines 1, 2, 3, and 5, but no engine no.4.  Miller appropriated no.4 before the courts could take it, storing it in a friend’s basement.  Engine no.4 was the last 255 Miller built because no.5 was on his shop’s bench un-assembled.

In 1934 Johnny Hannon won AAA Eastern Circuit dirt track racing championship.  Among his victories was the first auto race ever held at the Stafford, Conn. Fairgrounds, now Stafford Motor Speedway. Hannon piloted Gus Strupp's Big Car to win the American Automobile Association sanctioned race on October 14, 1934. Hannon was killed the next year attempting to qualify for the 1935 Indianapolis 500. Hannon's death would usher change and would bring what is now known at Rookie Orientation Practice (ROP).

Other drivers included:

• Floyd Roberts - 1938 Indianapolis 500 winner

• Tommy  Hinnerschitz

• Joey Chitwood

• Ben Shaw

• Bob Sall

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