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1933 Stutz DV-32 Dual Cowl Phaeton

  • Coachwork by LeBaron
  • Chassis Number: 261560
During the early era of automobile production, there were a number of founders of automobile companies who were later forced out of the company that bore their name. To make matters worse, they were unable to use their name.

John Brisben Walker, the publisher of Cosmopolitan magazine, acquired about buying the Stanley brother's business in the late 1900s. The brothers quickly stated a very high sum of $250,000, which was accepted, to much surprise of the Stanley brothers. Part of the agreement between Walker and the Stanley brothers was they would not compete for one year and would serve as general managers for the newly formed Locomobile Company.

The REO Motor Company was formed after Ranson E. Olds was forced out of the Oldsmobile Company. Harry Stutz left the company that bore his name in 1919 after Alan Ryan's acquisition of controlling interest in 1919. At the time, the Stutz Company was one of the leading marques.

In some cases, when the founder left the company, they soon perished. For the Stutz Company, it would survive and prosper for a number of years. The Company had been acquired by Bethlehem Steel's Charles Schwab for $20 a share, which totaled $3.7 million. Mr. Fred Moskovics, an engineer, promoter, marketer, and motivator, was hired as president. Under his tutelage, the company was elevated to a new level of success.

This 1933 Stutz DV32 Dual Cowl Phaeton was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars sale at Hershey, PA, presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $450,000 - $600,000. Bidding surpassed the estimates and sold for $797,500. Part of the allure is that it is, possibly, the only DV32 Dual Cowl Phaeton in Existence.

This car spent many years in the famed Harrah Collection where it was in its original condition until the mid-1980s, when it was sold to Mr. Irving Davis. Under his care, it was treated to a concours standard restoration. Since then, it has been used on several CCCA tours and events and remains in excellent condition. It has LeBaron Coachwork and is considered a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America.

It is fitted with an eight-cylinder engine with double overhead cams and displaces 322 cubic inches. The 156-horsepower engine is mated to a three-speed manual gearbox and has four-wheel vacuum-assisted drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007

2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Hershey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $450,000-USD $600,000 
Sale Price :
USD $797,500

1933 Stutz DV-32 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Stutz DV-32

(Data based on Model Year 1933 sales)
1933 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Victoria by Rollston
Chassis#: DV-PC-1558
Sold for USD$1,517,500
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1933 Stutz DV-32 Dual Cowl Phaeton
Chassis#: DV261560
Sold for USD$495,000
  2019 Mecum : Monterey
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1933 STUTZ DV-32 ROADSTER
Chassis#: DV241505
Sold for USD$610,673
  2015 Bonhams : The Frederiksen Auction
 
1933 Stutz DV-32 Monte Carlo by Weymann
Chassis#: DV-54-1559
Sold for USD$935,000
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
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1933 Stutz DV32 Convertible Victoria by Rollston
Chassis#: DV-PC-1558
Sold for USD$1,512,500
  2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
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1933 Stutz DV-32 Five Passenger Sedan
Chassis#: DV64 1595
Sold for USD$87,750
  2011 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale
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1933 Stutz DV-32 Dual Cowl Phaeton
Chassis#: DV-26-1560
Sold for USD$660,000
  2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
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1933 Stutz DV-32
Sold for USD$797,500
  2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Hershey
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Stutz DV-32s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1933 Stutz DV-32's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1933 Stutz DV-32 SedanDV64 15952019 Bonhams : Goodwood Members Meeting $60,000$80,000
1933 STUTZ MODEL 32 DUAL COWL PHAETON 2001 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK$295,000  

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1933 Stutz DV-32

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1933 Stutz DV-32 Vehicle Profiles

1933 Stutz DV-32 vehicle information
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Coachwork: Weymann
Chassis #: DV-54-1559
Engine #: DV-33270
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Monte Carlo
Coachwork: Weymann
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Sedan
Chassis #: DV64 1595
Engine #: 33306
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Convertible Victoria
Coachwork: Waterhouse
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Dual Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LeBaron
1933 Stutz DV-32 vehicle information
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Coachwork: LeBaron
Chassis #: DV-26-1560
Engine #: DV 33271
1933 Stutz DV-32 vehicle information
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Coachwork: LeBaron
Chassis #: 261560
1933 Stutz DV-32 vehicle information
Victoria Convertible
Coachwork: Rollston & Company
Chassis #: DV-PC-1558
Engine #: DV-33268