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The company that bore Harry C. Stutz's surname was a low-production, quality company that had a reputation for its performance and speed. They were victorious in the American racing scene and were a dominant force with the 'White Squadron' racing team. Their Bearcat models have become immortalized and will always be considered one of the great icons of motoring.
Throughout the lifespan of the company, it experienced its share of 'ups and downs.' Harry C. Stutz eventually lost control of his company and was replaced by Fred Moskovics, who was an equally brilliant man and a visionary. Moskovics resume included work at Marmon, and he was inspired by many great European marques such as Alfa Romeo, Daimler, Mercedes, and Bentley.
Part of the formula for the Stutz car's performance success was its low chassis and powerful Eight cylinder motor. By using a Timken worm drive rear axle the entire chassis could be lowered considerably. This setup was also used to the same effect in the Double Six Daimler and the low chassis Invictas.
Timken hydrostatic brakes were initially used but later replaced with Lockheed hydraulics with oversized finned drums at all four corners. A Warner three-speed transmission was used, later replaced by a four-speed Detroit Gear unit. At the time, the four-speed gearbox was a novelty in the United States, and very few automakers used it. Eventually, Stutz went back to the three-speed Warner in 1931.
The new Eight-cylinder 'Safety Stutz' proved their potential on the racing circuit, for in 1928, their Stutz won every American Stock Car race entered and was declared World's Champion. Two custom Blackhawk Speedster bodies were penned by Le Baron to take full advantage of the performance. The four-passenger speedster body was designed and built so Stutz would have a car eligible for racing that required four seats.
The 24 Hours of LeMans was the most famous race requiring passenger cars with four seats and a top. At the time, this event was relatively unknown in America but was the highlight of the European racing calendar. A French Stutz agent entered the Stock Stutz Blackhawk Four-Passenger Speedster in the 1928 event. This was the only Stutz entered in the race, and it held the lead for much of the race, battling off an entire team of works Bentleys. Unfortunately, a loss of high gear late in the race forced the Stutz to finish second.
Chasis M843CY17A
This Four-Passenger Dual-Cowl Speedster Model M features the 'Challenger' engine, used at LeMans, with better head porting and improved performance and flexibility. There is a four-speed transmission that only 1929 and 1930 model Stutz were given. The brakes are the vacuum-boosted Lockheed units which proved to be far superior to the Timken design of earlier models.
The LeBaron Speedster bodywork is elegant and 'European,' with cut-down doors, dual cowl configuration, and a close coupled design.
This vehicle was once part of the Briggs Cunningham collection and featured in his book 'Connoisseur's Choice - Racing, Sports and Touring Cars.' After its time in the Cunningham collection, it went to the Stutz Club founding member William Ruger.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge auction presented by Bonhams. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $282,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019
Throughout the lifespan of the company, it experienced its share of 'ups and downs.' Harry C. Stutz eventually lost control of his company and was replaced by Fred Moskovics, who was an equally brilliant man and a visionary. Moskovics resume included work at Marmon, and he was inspired by many great European marques such as Alfa Romeo, Daimler, Mercedes, and Bentley.
Part of the formula for the Stutz car's performance success was its low chassis and powerful Eight cylinder motor. By using a Timken worm drive rear axle the entire chassis could be lowered considerably. This setup was also used to the same effect in the Double Six Daimler and the low chassis Invictas.
Timken hydrostatic brakes were initially used but later replaced with Lockheed hydraulics with oversized finned drums at all four corners. A Warner three-speed transmission was used, later replaced by a four-speed Detroit Gear unit. At the time, the four-speed gearbox was a novelty in the United States, and very few automakers used it. Eventually, Stutz went back to the three-speed Warner in 1931.
The new Eight-cylinder 'Safety Stutz' proved their potential on the racing circuit, for in 1928, their Stutz won every American Stock Car race entered and was declared World's Champion. Two custom Blackhawk Speedster bodies were penned by Le Baron to take full advantage of the performance. The four-passenger speedster body was designed and built so Stutz would have a car eligible for racing that required four seats.
The 24 Hours of LeMans was the most famous race requiring passenger cars with four seats and a top. At the time, this event was relatively unknown in America but was the highlight of the European racing calendar. A French Stutz agent entered the Stock Stutz Blackhawk Four-Passenger Speedster in the 1928 event. This was the only Stutz entered in the race, and it held the lead for much of the race, battling off an entire team of works Bentleys. Unfortunately, a loss of high gear late in the race forced the Stutz to finish second.
Chasis M843CY17A
This Four-Passenger Dual-Cowl Speedster Model M features the 'Challenger' engine, used at LeMans, with better head porting and improved performance and flexibility. There is a four-speed transmission that only 1929 and 1930 model Stutz were given. The brakes are the vacuum-boosted Lockheed units which proved to be far superior to the Timken design of earlier models.
The LeBaron Speedster bodywork is elegant and 'European,' with cut-down doors, dual cowl configuration, and a close coupled design.
This vehicle was once part of the Briggs Cunningham collection and featured in his book 'Connoisseur's Choice - Racing, Sports and Touring Cars.' After its time in the Cunningham collection, it went to the Stutz Club founding member William Ruger.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge auction presented by Bonhams. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $282,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2019
2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $302,500
2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale
Sale Price :
USD $282,000
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1929 Stutz Series M Four-Passenger, Dual-Cowl Speedster | M8-44-CY25D | 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | $275,000 | $350,000 |
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