1932 Stutz Model DV-32 Super Bearcat Vehicle Profile

Super Bearcat

Harry Stutz built his reputation on speed. The first Bearcats, built in 1914, were the reigning champion of the American sports car scene. It was a lightweight, low slung raucous monster using a large slow revving 4-cylinder engine, producing 60 horsepower.

Lacking the financial resources of its competitors, Cadillac, Packard and Lincoln, who were building V-12 and V-16 engines, Stutz had its eight-cylinder DV-32. It featured twin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and hemispherical combustion chambers, boasted 156 horsepower and an astounding 300 lb-ft of torque - good for a guaranteed 100 mph. While it could not match the Cadillac and Marmon 16-cylinder cars or the Duesenberg J in raw power, at nearly half a horsepower per cubic inch it surpassed all but the Duesenberg in efficiency.

Stutz built 10 Super Bearcats, beginning in 1932. Eight still exist. The Super Bearcat sports a dual overhead cam 8-cylinder motor (known as the DV32), displacing 322 cubic-inches and producing 156 horsepower. This combined with a shortened chassis and lightweight coachwork allowed the Super Bearcat to exceed 90 MPH.

The DV-32 was a conundrum for Stutz; it was the company's greatest achievement and also its swan song. By the time it was introduced, Stutz's day was nearing its sunset. Between 1932 and 1934, fewer than 200 DV-32s were built. This is one of approximately eight Super Bearcats known to have survived.

This car was restored by Fran Roxas in 2000, and subsequently took Best in Class at Pebble Beach that year.

No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

2019 1
2018 1
2015 2
2014 1
2012 1
2011 1
2009 1
2005 1
2004 1

Year	Avg. Sale	High Sale	# of Sales
2019	$863,000	$863,000	1
2018	$544,000	$544,000	1
2015	$767,250	$1,012,000	2
2014	$154,000	$154,000	1
2012	$522,500	$522,500	1
2011	$539,000	$539,000	1
2009	$594,000	$594,000	1
2005	$781,000	$781,000	1
2004	$78,100	$78,100	1

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)

1932 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Victoria by Rollston Chassis#: DV-PC-1452 Sold for $863,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1932 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Chassis#: DV-128-2012 Sold for $544,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
1932 Stutz DV32 Tonneau Cowl Four-Passenger Speedster by LeBaron Chassis#: DV-26-1474 Sold for $522,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island
1932 Stutz DV-32 Super Bearcat Convertible Chassis#: DV-SB-1486 Sold for $1,012,000 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction
1932 Stutz DV32 Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: DV-42-1450 Sold for $154,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
1932 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: DV-128-2012 Sold for $522,500 2012 RM - Milhous Collection, Fla
1932 Stutz DV-32 Super Bearcat Chassis#: DV33068 Sold for $539,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey
1932 Stutz Model DV-32 Sold for $594,000 2009 Automobiles of Arizona
1932 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Coupe Chassis#: DV33001 Sold for $781,000 2005 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
1932 Stutz DV-32 Hollywood Sport Sold for $78,100 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona

Vehicles That Failed To Sell

1932 Stutz Model DV-32's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
1932 STUTZ DV32 LEBARON SEDAN	DV-60-1448	2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto	$95,000	$150,000	$350,000
1932 Stutz DV32 Four Door Sedan		2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction	$130,000
1932 Stutz DV-32		2010 Leake Auctions Tulsa, Oklahoma	$130,000

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