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Originally called the Ideal Motor Car Company, Stutz built cars in Indianapolis beginning in 1911 and soon grew famous for its high-performance roadsters. This Coupe was completed and loaded for shipment from the Stutz factory in Indianapolis on June 14th, 1928. It was purchased new from the Stutz Motor Company of Alabama by Mr. & Mrs. George Bennett of Birmingham on November 19th, 1928. The selling price was $3,200 with $1,200 trade-in value allowed for their Buick Roadster.
After the owner died unexpectedly, the car went into storage in 1932 with just 5,921 miles on the clock. Sixty-nine years later, after Mr. DeFreese died in 2000, the car was sold to its current owner, who replaced the tires, refilled the gas tank, topped off the oil and water, and did very little else to the car before putting another 1,000 miles on it. Everything on this car, other than the tires, but including one of the spares, dates to 1928 and has been carefully preserved.
The Stutz has its factory-original components, including the two-one green paint, nickel plating, padded fabric-covered roof, spare tire covers with the 'Safety Stutz' logo, and safety glass with embedded wires. The engine and carburetor, along with the fuel, cooling, and exhaust system, are all original. Inside is a dark green mohair interior upholstery and bright green leather upholstery on the rumble seat.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $100,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $60,500 including buyer's premium.
After the owner died unexpectedly, the car went into storage in 1932 with just 5,921 miles on the clock. Sixty-nine years later, after Mr. DeFreese died in 2000, the car was sold to its current owner, who replaced the tires, refilled the gas tank, topped off the oil and water, and did very little else to the car before putting another 1,000 miles on it. Everything on this car, other than the tires, but including one of the spares, dates to 1928 and has been carefully preserved.
The Stutz has its factory-original components, including the two-one green paint, nickel plating, padded fabric-covered roof, spare tire covers with the 'Safety Stutz' logo, and safety glass with embedded wires. The engine and carburetor, along with the fuel, cooling, and exhaust system, are all original. Inside is a dark green mohair interior upholstery and bright green leather upholstery on the rumble seat.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $100,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $60,500 including buyer's premium.
2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $60,500
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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