The Bearcat began in the late 1960s by the revived Stutz Motor Company. The company had been resurrected by a New York banker named James O'Donnell. The Bearcat was designed by the legendary Virgil Exner and based on the 'Duesenberg Revival Concept car. A production version was not ready until the late 1970s. It used the GM A platform which it shared with the Blackhawk. Production was low, with around 13 examples produced.
by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2009
by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2009
Related Reading : Stutz Bearcat History
The Bearcat was quite successful for more than twenty years, but it was put out of business by the Great Depression of the 1930s along with the Duesenberg, Marmon and Pierce Arrow. It may be its quick and somewhat unexpected disappearance that added a bit to its romantic history. It was nearly 30 years that the Stutz Company had remained dormant when Virgil Exner went to the ODonnel Organization....
Continue Reading >>
Continue Reading >>
Similar Vehicles
Similar Automakers
Similarly Sized Vehicles
from 1979
1979 Stutz Bearcat Vehicle Profiles
Recent Vehicle Additions
Performance and Specification Comparison
Price Comparison
Bearcat Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
Related Automotive News
Jingle all the way home: Brits' ultimate Christmas driving songs and habits revealed
New research by Škoda reveals the top 30 Yuletide songs to listen to while driving home for Christmas…and it isnt Chris Reas Driving Home for Christmas
Top tunes on the list come from Wizzard, East 17, Wham!, Bruce Springsteen and more
The al...
The 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S from the 1981 movie The Cannonball Run makes history
Included on the shortlist of cars considered historically significant by the National Historic Vehicle Register at the United States Library of Congress
The 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S, chassis number 1121112, is well known for being...
'Superstar' Sale For Silverstone Auctions' Season Finale At The NEC
Silverstone Auctions close 2018 with a number of celebrity owned classics moving to new homes at their annual NEC Classic Motor Show Sale
Frank Sinatras Rolls-Royce Corniche, Steve McQueens Willys Jeep and a collection of cars from Jamiroquais J...
Rat Pack Rolls-Royce Rocks The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale
1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible owned by Rat Pack legend Frank Sinatra is to be auctioned for the first time, estimated at £105,000 to £125,000
The car was gifted to Sinatra by fellow Rat Pack members Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr for his 70...
Ultra Low-Mileage Ferrari 328 GTS Leads Entry For Barons' October 28Th Sale
The entry list for Barons Classic, Collectors and Sports Cars sale at Sandown Park on Saturday October 28th is headed by some highly desirable motor cars, including a 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS which has covered just over 1,000 miles in the past 26 years...