1929 Stutz Model M Monte Carlo

The Stutz Company was well known for its performance and speed. During the teens, their 'White Squadron' racing team was very successful in American racing. Despite the various market trends, the company never abandoned its sporting heritage.

The company went through many ups and downs and Harry C. Stutz eventually lost control of his company. When Mr. Stutz left, his shoes were filled by Fred Moskovics. Mr. Moskovics's resume included work with Marmon and with many talented engineers, including Charles 'Pop' Greuter. Greuter was an engine man very interested in overhead cam valve trains. His design for Excelsior of an overhead cam straight-eight would prove the basis for the new Stutz Eight. The 8-cylinder engine was chain-driven, with an overhead cam configuration, ten main bearings, dual ignition, dual throat carburetion, and cross-flow porting.

The Stutz Eight would enjoy international motoring acclaim, most notably at the 1928 Le Mans 24 Hours, where a French-entered stock Stutz Blackhawk Four-Passenger Speedster held the lead for much of the race.

Chassis no. M854CD223
The Stutz chassis models for the late 1920s were European-inspired with a series of fashionable Continental-style bodies with each given the name of an exotic European location (Biarritz, Chamonix, Versailles, Fontainbleau, etc.)

This example wears Monte Carlo coachwork with Weymann construction which features the company's trademark light and rattle-free fabric-covered finish.

This car was given a restoration approximately in the 1990s. It has been part of an East Coast collection for the past 15 years and has recently received a thorough service.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014