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Frenchman Charles Weymann championed the use of fabric bodies. The metal panels were replaced with padded fabric, usually Zapon imitation leather, over cotton-padded wood which created a unique matte finish that was somewhat soft to the touch. The patent bodywork was durable, quiet, and lightweight.
American automaker Stutz realized the value that European styling flair would add to its products on both sides of the Atlantic. In the late 1920s, the Weymann American Body Company (also of Indianapolis) began to produce the 'Chateau Series' of closed fabric bodies for Stutz chassis. Each model carried distinct names inspired by the Riviera locales.
This Model MB example wears a Versailles body by Weymann. It is a four-door fabric sports sedan and one of six cars believed to have been built with this body. Only three are known to still exist. The car is original and unrestored, except interior fabric that was replaced long ago. The body still wears what is believed to be its original Zapon, as well as the original paint on the fenders.
The current owner acquired the car in Pennsylvania in 2005. It made an appearance at the 2007 Milwaukee Masterpiece, where it was awarded Second in Class.
Power is from a 322 cubic-inch single overhead-camshaft eight-cylinder engine offering 113 horsepower. It has a three-speed manual transmission and vacuum-assisted four-wheel hydraulic brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013
American automaker Stutz realized the value that European styling flair would add to its products on both sides of the Atlantic. In the late 1920s, the Weymann American Body Company (also of Indianapolis) began to produce the 'Chateau Series' of closed fabric bodies for Stutz chassis. Each model carried distinct names inspired by the Riviera locales.
This Model MB example wears a Versailles body by Weymann. It is a four-door fabric sports sedan and one of six cars believed to have been built with this body. Only three are known to still exist. The car is original and unrestored, except interior fabric that was replaced long ago. The body still wears what is believed to be its original Zapon, as well as the original paint on the fenders.
The current owner acquired the car in Pennsylvania in 2005. It made an appearance at the 2007 Milwaukee Masterpiece, where it was awarded Second in Class.
Power is from a 322 cubic-inch single overhead-camshaft eight-cylinder engine offering 113 horsepower. It has a three-speed manual transmission and vacuum-assisted four-wheel hydraulic brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013
2013 RM Auction - Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $110,000
Sale Price :
USD $77,000
Recent Sales of the Stutz Model MB
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Stutz Model MB Versailles by Weymann Chassis#: M8-36-SD19S Sold for USD$77,000 2013 RM Auction - Hershey |
Stutz Model MBs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Stutz Model MB's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1930 Stutz Model MB Monte Carlo by Weymann | M8-54-CD17L | 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | $300,000 | $375,000 |
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