1932 Stutz Model DV-32 Super Bearcat

This very rare and special DV-32 Super Bearcat was owned in the 1950s by Joe Streeter of Oklahoma. Around 1974, it was acquired by the Harrah collection. In September of 1984, it was purchased by Dr. Atwood and sent to John Sanders' Antique Auto Restoration in Rockford for a complete restoration. Upon completion, in 1988, it earned an AACA National Junior and Senior First awards, and the AACA President's Cup at year's end.

For 1989, the awards continued with an AACA Grand National First at Sheridan, New York and Preservation status. In August of that year, it earned Third in Class at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

The interior is brown leather, and there is matching brown carpet. There is a small luggage compartment behind the seat. The odometer shows 26,673 miles.

Most historians agree that there were fewer than 125 Stutz cars produced in 1932. Some believe as many as 206, and others as few as 105. It is believed that fewer than ten DV 32 Super Bearcats exist.

In 2009, this Super Bearcat was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The lot was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $400,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for $594,000, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2019