Turbine Engine Materials
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Granatelli, Andy, 1923-2013
label: Collection Donor
content: Granatelli, Vincent, 1944-2022
label: Collection Creator
content: Grancor Automotive Specialists
label: Collection Creator
content: Hurricane Hot Rod Association
label: Collection Creator
content: Studebaker Corporation
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content: Andy Granatelli Collection
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content: Andy Granatelli Collection / Series 3: Studebaker Corporation
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1958-1976
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
identifier: label: Identifier
content: NMAH.AC.1403, Series 3.4
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: The STP Paxton Turbine Car was the first turbine-powered car to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Vince Granatelli and Joseph Granatelli constructed the car in total secrecy but within all racing regulations. The car was propelled by a Pratt and Whitney turbine engine typically used in helicopters.