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The Stutz Company was named after its founder, Harry Stutz, who had a strong engineering background, beginning with a spectacular initial success at Indianapolis in 1911. This victory earned the company a reputation as 'the car that made good in a day.' Along with Duesenberg, Stutz earnestly maintained a racing presence. The last Stutz was manufactured in 1934. Only 35,000 examples were produced during the company's 25-year history.
The Model M was introduced in 1929. It featured an auxiliary trunk, rumble seat, dual side-mount tires, and wire wheels. Power was from a 352 cubic-inch single overhead camshaft engine offering 185 horsepower.
This 1930 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe carries chassis number 31312, and is one of only two Supercharged Model M Examples ever constructed (some sources state this is the only supercharged coupe ever built and is the only surviving Lancefield Bodied Stutz out of five ever built.) . The coachwork is courtesy of Lancefield of England, thus the vehicle has very many 'European' characteristics. It was originally sold by Warwick Wright, Ltd of London, the main UK dealer.
The 325 cubic-inch single overhead camshaft engine produces 185 horsepower which is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Drum brakes provide the stopping power while a semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension in the front and rear provide a comfortable ride.
The car is exquisite, with side step plates, cycle fenders, and a sliding sunroof. The giant Zeiss headlamps provide ample light during night driving.
In 1996 it was sold at auction, where it netted $151,000 in un-restored form. A restoration soon was undertaken, and the finished product was covered in red and black paint. It was entered in the 1997 Peking to Paris Rally after it had just been restored. The car had endured no testing. Even still, the car performed exceptionally well. It was not until a failed electrical part forced the car to retire from the 45-day race.
The car was shown at the 50th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it earned a Best in Class award and the Briggs Cunningham award for the most exciting car present. It was awarded Best of Show at the 2006 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance.
It went to auction in September of 2000, where the auction house, RM Auctions, sold the masterpiece for $348,000. The new owner, the legendary Skip Barber, had won the high bid. He commissioned work to be done on some of the mechanical components. The engine was sent to Holman Engineering in Springfield, Massachusetts, where it received a complete mechanical rebuild of various parts.
This elegant car has toured the international concours d'Eelegance circuit, where it has racked up impressive awards.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2015
The Model M was introduced in 1929. It featured an auxiliary trunk, rumble seat, dual side-mount tires, and wire wheels. Power was from a 352 cubic-inch single overhead camshaft engine offering 185 horsepower.
This 1930 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe carries chassis number 31312, and is one of only two Supercharged Model M Examples ever constructed (some sources state this is the only supercharged coupe ever built and is the only surviving Lancefield Bodied Stutz out of five ever built.) . The coachwork is courtesy of Lancefield of England, thus the vehicle has very many 'European' characteristics. It was originally sold by Warwick Wright, Ltd of London, the main UK dealer.
The 325 cubic-inch single overhead camshaft engine produces 185 horsepower which is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Drum brakes provide the stopping power while a semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension in the front and rear provide a comfortable ride.
The car is exquisite, with side step plates, cycle fenders, and a sliding sunroof. The giant Zeiss headlamps provide ample light during night driving.
In 1996 it was sold at auction, where it netted $151,000 in un-restored form. A restoration soon was undertaken, and the finished product was covered in red and black paint. It was entered in the 1997 Peking to Paris Rally after it had just been restored. The car had endured no testing. Even still, the car performed exceptionally well. It was not until a failed electrical part forced the car to retire from the 45-day race.
The car was shown at the 50th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it earned a Best in Class award and the Briggs Cunningham award for the most exciting car present. It was awarded Best of Show at the 2006 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance.
It went to auction in September of 2000, where the auction house, RM Auctions, sold the masterpiece for $348,000. The new owner, the legendary Skip Barber, had won the high bid. He commissioned work to be done on some of the mechanical components. The engine was sent to Holman Engineering in Springfield, Massachusetts, where it received a complete mechanical rebuild of various parts.
This elegant car has toured the international concours d'Eelegance circuit, where it has racked up impressive awards.By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2015
2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $700,000
Sale Price :
USD $660,000
2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $700,000
Sale Price :
USD $715,000
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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