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Stutz commenced production in 1911, quickly building a reputation for fast sport cars with their famous Bearcat models. In 1912, they adopted the advertising slogan: 'The car that made good in a day,' capitalizing on their excellent performance at the Indianapolis 500 in 1911. They continued to make fast, sporty cars but added larger, luxury cars in the 1920s, gradually increasing power, size, and sophistication.
This 1928 Model BB has a 299 cubic-inch overhead cam 8-cylinder engine and 131-inch wheelbase. In 1930, Cadillac introduced a V-16 engine, starting a 'cylinder race,' and by 1932, several luxury car makers were producing V-12 engines. Stutz's answer in 1931 was to increase the size of their engine to 322 cubic inches and incorporate dual overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder, producing 156 horsepower. This model was called the DV-32, giving it an impressive name to compete with the V-16 and V-12 names of its competition. Stutz ceased production in 1935 due to the Depression curtailing sales of luxury automobiles. The name was revived in 1970 with a new company and a car designed by Virgil Exner on a modern chassis.
This car sports a Dual Cowl Phaeton body made by custom coachbuilder LeBaron. It was originally from Maryland and used in many political parades, including Eisenhower's presidential parade and later in political parades in Toledo and Northwest Ohio. It has won Best of Show awards at many Ohio car shows.
This 1928 Model BB has a 299 cubic-inch overhead cam 8-cylinder engine and 131-inch wheelbase. In 1930, Cadillac introduced a V-16 engine, starting a 'cylinder race,' and by 1932, several luxury car makers were producing V-12 engines. Stutz's answer in 1931 was to increase the size of their engine to 322 cubic inches and incorporate dual overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder, producing 156 horsepower. This model was called the DV-32, giving it an impressive name to compete with the V-16 and V-12 names of its competition. Stutz ceased production in 1935 due to the Depression curtailing sales of luxury automobiles. The name was revived in 1970 with a new company and a car designed by Virgil Exner on a modern chassis.
This car sports a Dual Cowl Phaeton body made by custom coachbuilder LeBaron. It was originally from Maryland and used in many political parades, including Eisenhower's presidential parade and later in political parades in Toledo and Northwest Ohio. It has won Best of Show awards at many Ohio car shows.
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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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