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In 1929, Stutz dispatched three of its new Model M chassis to Paris to the firm of Hibbard & Darrin. Hibbard-Darrin also produced one-off bodies for Duesenberg, Hispano-Suiza, Mercedes-Benz, and Packard. Tom Hibbard and Howard 'Dutch' Darrin had roots in the American coachbuilding community, but they met in Paris and set up a thriving business there in the mid-1920s. They took on Minerva and built many bodies for that marque but are most famous for their individual designs, such as this example with torpedo style fenders, or 'wheel pants' as they were called on racing aircraft.
The three Stutz models supplied to Hibbard & Darrin were to be fitted with unique coachwork. One of them, this car, was fitted with convertible victoria coachwork, parabolic cycle-type fenders, dual rear-mounted spare tires, and a unique extended hood that swept past the fire-wall to the base of the windshield. This design would become a styling trend among the vogue American coachbuilders in the years that followed.
Harry Stutz's marque, known for the legendary Bearcat, was also renowned for building performance automobiles. All Stutz's in 1929 were Model M's, and all were powered by a 322 cubic-inch, 113 horsepower overhead camshaft straight-eight engine installed on a 134.5-inch wheelbase chassis. The braking system consists of Lockheed vacuum-assisted, 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It was the last year for Lovejoy dual hydraulic shock absorbers. Like many of its competitors, Stutz offered a vast array of models in an effort to compete in the luxury market.
Stutz delivered 2,320 cars in 1929, but similar to many of its competitors, the Indianapolis firm became a victim of the Depression in 1934.
This car arrived stateside in time for the New York Automobile Salon in December of 1929. A total restoration was completed in 2004.
The three Stutz models supplied to Hibbard & Darrin were to be fitted with unique coachwork. One of them, this car, was fitted with convertible victoria coachwork, parabolic cycle-type fenders, dual rear-mounted spare tires, and a unique extended hood that swept past the fire-wall to the base of the windshield. This design would become a styling trend among the vogue American coachbuilders in the years that followed.
Harry Stutz's marque, known for the legendary Bearcat, was also renowned for building performance automobiles. All Stutz's in 1929 were Model M's, and all were powered by a 322 cubic-inch, 113 horsepower overhead camshaft straight-eight engine installed on a 134.5-inch wheelbase chassis. The braking system consists of Lockheed vacuum-assisted, 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It was the last year for Lovejoy dual hydraulic shock absorbers. Like many of its competitors, Stutz offered a vast array of models in an effort to compete in the luxury market.
Stutz delivered 2,320 cars in 1929, but similar to many of its competitors, the Indianapolis firm became a victim of the Depression in 1934.
This car arrived stateside in time for the New York Automobile Salon in December of 1929. A total restoration was completed in 2004.
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1929 Stutz Model M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Stutz Model M
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 STUTZ SERIES M TONNEAU COWL SPEEDSTER Chassis#: M8-44-CY25D Sold for USD$151,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1929 STUTZ SERIES M CABRIOLET Chassis#: 28273 Sold for USD$56,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction | |
1929 Stutz Model M Dual Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Chassis#: M8-44-CY610 Sold for USD$78,100 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1929 Stutz Series M Tonneau Cowl Speedster Chassis#: M8-44-CY25D Sold for USD$145,600 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1929 Stutz Model M Lebaron Dual Cowl Phaeton Chassis#: M844CY72E Sold for USD$101,200 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1929 Stutz Model M Vertical 8 Town Car Sold for USD$97,900 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1929 Stutz Model M Four-Passenger Tonneau Cowl Speedster by LeBaron Chassis#: SD23S Sold for USD$212,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1929 Stutz Model M Four-Passenger Tonneau Cowl Speedster by LeBaron Chassis#: M8-44-CY25D Sold for USD$192,500 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe by Lancefield Chassis#: M-C-31312 Sold for USD$1,705,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1929 STUTZ MODEL M Chassis#: M8-21-SD 14W Sold for USD$19,800 2016 Bonhams : Preserving the Automobile | |
1929 Stutz Model M Four-Passenger Speedster by LeBaron Chassis#: M8-43-CY17A Sold for USD$302,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction | |
1929 Stutz Model M Monte Carlo Chassis#: M854CD223 Sold for USD$264,000 2014 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1929 Stutz Model M Vertical Eight Speedster Chassis#: M24 SY01S Sold for USD$176,000 2013 Auctions America - California | |
1929 Stutz Series M Two-Passenger Speedster Chassis#: 31276 Sold for USD$139,000 2012 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1929 Stutz 8 Speedster Chassis#: 43278 Sold for USD$186,332 2012 Coys - Techno Classica, Essen Germany | |
1929 Stutz Series M Four-Passenger Dual-Cowl Speedster Chassis#: M843CY17A Sold for USD$282,000 2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale | |
1930 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe Chassis#: 31312 Sold for USD$660,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1929 Stutz Model M Vertical Eight Town Car Chassis#: M867CD19S Sold for USD$82,500 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1930 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe Chassis#: 31312 Sold for USD$715,000 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | |
1929 Stutz Model M Vertical Eight Speedster Chassis#: 30046 Sold for USD$203,500 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall |
Stutz Model Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Stutz Model M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1929 Stutz Series M Four-Passenger, Dual-Cowl Speedster | M8-44-CY25D | 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | $275,000 | $350,000 |
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