1931 Stutz Model DV-32 Convertible Victoria

The DV-32, built from 1931 to 1934, was the last model made by Stutz. It has a straight 8-cylinder engine designed by Charles Greuter, with double overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder. The DV32 was capable of 80 mph. Fewer than 200 DV-32s were produced, and they were bodied by some of the finest American coachbuilders of the period. For example, LeBaron offered a speedster, and Rollston offered a convertible Victoria - built this convertible Victoria is thought to be a unique prototype designed by LeBaron. LeBaron was one of several coachbuilders providing bodies for Stutz in the 1920s and 1930s. It is believed that this example was a proposed 'catalog custom' intended to maintain LeBaron's position as the dominant producer of bodies for use on Stutz chassis. The relationship between Stutz and LeBaron dates back to 1927, with LeBaron's development of a lightweight roadster body known as the Blackhawk Speedster. These would give Stutz a much-needed facelift for its performance cars, which were previously considered somewhat dated.

With the radically raked and shortened folding windshield design, it also features the longest Stutz hood, lengthened by more than 6 inches with a set-back firewall. This DV-32 is powered by a 322 cubic-inch engine that produces 156 horsepower.

This is the only known Stutz DV-32 LeBaron Convertible Victoria and was a prototype body as recognized by its exclusive double strip beltline feature. In addition to the hood being lengthened more than 6 inches and the firewall set back by LeBaron, the lines are accented by the low roofline and blind rear quarter.

Much of the ownership history for this car is known. It was originally imported to Argentina for Stutz distributor and famed boxer Luis Angel Firpo. The car stayed in South America unit it was discovered and brought to the United States in 1974. The Florida-based owner kept it for several years before selling it to a gentleman in Ohio. The present owners were able to acquire it in 2008 from the Bool's estate, becoming the third American owners. They commissioned a full restoration returning it to its original glory.

Its nut and bolt restoration resulted in a Best of Show award at the Concours d'Elegance of America in 2017 and best in show nomination and best in class honors at Pebble Beach in 2016.