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The Stutz Company was revitalized in 1923 when it was joined by industry veteran Frederick E. Moskovics and the introduction of its new Vertical Eight, also known as the Series AA, for 1926. The new single overhead camshaft eight-cylinder engine was joined by hydraulic brakes, safety glass, a lower ride height, and more. Continual development brought Lockheed hydraulic brakes for 1927, and displacement and power increased for the Series BB of 1928. That was the same year Stutz contested the 24 Hours of LeMans, where Stutz led much of the race and finished second only to Bentley.
This 1928 Speedster drew 115 horsepower from its 298 cubic-inch overhead eight-valve engine and had water-cooled exhaust valves and hydraulic brakes. An underslung worm-drive rear-end differential allowed a lower body, as shown by this BB Robbins Speedster coachwork.
In 1953, this car was purchased in Brooklyn, New York, by William Ruger. In 1958, Mr. Ruger sold the car to Mr. Spotsky, a resident of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, who participated with it in many CCCA CARavan tours, among other events. In 1969, it was purchased by Stearns Motor Museum of Irwin, Pennsylvania, which retained the car until circa 1982, when it was acquired by Johnny Pascucci of Meriden, Connecticut. In 1996, it came into the ownership of the current caretaker.
The new owner treated the car to a restoration. The work was completed in time for the Stutz to be shown at the 1998 AACA show at Hershey, Pennsylvania, where it won First in Class. In 1999, the Stutz went on to win its class at the CCCA National meeting, and later that year, the Speedster was invited to be shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it was awarded Third in Class. When Stutz was the featured marque at Pebble Beach in 2011, this car was invited back, where it again placed third.
The car has a complete set of side curtains, a luggage trunk, the original-specification Zenith 105D carburetor, and the original driveshaft.
This 1928 Speedster drew 115 horsepower from its 298 cubic-inch overhead eight-valve engine and had water-cooled exhaust valves and hydraulic brakes. An underslung worm-drive rear-end differential allowed a lower body, as shown by this BB Robbins Speedster coachwork.
In 1953, this car was purchased in Brooklyn, New York, by William Ruger. In 1958, Mr. Ruger sold the car to Mr. Spotsky, a resident of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, who participated with it in many CCCA CARavan tours, among other events. In 1969, it was purchased by Stearns Motor Museum of Irwin, Pennsylvania, which retained the car until circa 1982, when it was acquired by Johnny Pascucci of Meriden, Connecticut. In 1996, it came into the ownership of the current caretaker.
The new owner treated the car to a restoration. The work was completed in time for the Stutz to be shown at the 1998 AACA show at Hershey, Pennsylvania, where it won First in Class. In 1999, the Stutz went on to win its class at the CCCA National meeting, and later that year, the Speedster was invited to be shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it was awarded Third in Class. When Stutz was the featured marque at Pebble Beach in 2011, this car was invited back, where it again placed third.
The car has a complete set of side curtains, a luggage trunk, the original-specification Zenith 105D carburetor, and the original driveshaft.
2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $300,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $209,000
2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $258,500
1928 Stutz Model BB Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Stutz Model BB
(Data based on Model Year 1928 sales)
1928 Stutz Model BB Phillips Cabriolet Coupe Chassis#: BA80S Sold for USD$179,200 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1928 Stutz Series BB Dual-Cowl Speedster Chassis#: BB4CBB71L Sold for USD$106,400 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Dual-Cowl Speedster by Robbins Chassis#: 87979 Sold for USD$95,700 2020 RM Sothebys : The Mitosinka Collection | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Sedan Chassis#: BB-C6-BB20A Sold for USD$12,650 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster by Philips Chassis#: 88626 Sold for USD$156,800 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster Chassis#: BBC4BB27C Sold for USD$143,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster Chassis#: BBC4BB27C Sold for USD$209,000 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster Chassis#: BBC4BB270 Sold for USD$258,500 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Cabriolet Coupe Chassis#: BB86S Sold for USD$209,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1928 Stutz BB Coupe Chassis#: BB74Y Sold for USD$60,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1928 Stutz Boattail Speedster Chassis#: BBC18 Sold for USD$44,075 2011 Russo and Steele - Monterey Auction | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Weymann-type Sports Tourer Sold for USD$110,650 2011 Shannons Collector and Muscle Car Auction at MotorEx | |
1928 Stutz Model BB Cabriolet Coupe Chassis#: BB865 Sold for USD$83,600 2004 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction |
Stutz Model BBs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1928 Stutz Model BB's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1928 Stutz Series BB Coupe | BB-12C BA29Y | 2012 RMAutomobiles of Arizona | $150,000 | $225,000 | $285,000 |
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