Payment & Shipping. The Black Hawk was new Stutz chief Fred Moskovics’ counterpoint to the Bearcat, the muscular and raucous brute of a machine Harry Stutz introduced before the First World War. David could replace the parts necessary to make the carburetor functional. Der Stutz mit einem 5,5 Liter Reihenachtzylinder gewann in Daytona den Preis für den schnellsten amerikanischen Rennsportwagen. The Stutz Motor Car Company, was an American producer of high-end sports and luxury cars based in Indianapolis, Indiana. All Rights Reserved. Road racing in America then was virtually nonexistent, a fact which continues to befuddle auto historians. This website stores data such as cookies to enable important site functionality including analytics, targeting, and personalization. Ein Stutz Blackhawk von 1928 saust am Dienstag (08.11.2011) auf einer Vorschau zur Essener Motor Show in Essen über eine herbstliche Landstraße. What emerged on 12 February 1928 was the Stutz Black Hawk Special—a comparatively small streamlined car powered by a 180.4 cu in (2.96 L) Miller V-16 (more accurately a U-16) engine with intercooled twin superchargers. In 1926, Fred Moskovics took control of Stutz and made plans for a “safety” car, but also geared up for a true American sports car. Two decades after it was built, the display car, driven by Dud C. Wilson, raced at Watkins Glen in 1948. THESE CARS By the early 1920s, Stutz had stopped making serious sports cars, nor was it particularly involved in competition. The ghost white "Black Hawk," turbochargers whining in full song, speeds down the sand-packed Daytona Beach in 1928. For Le Mans in June, however, that same Charles Weymann entered a Black Hawk to challenge the “Bentley boys,” who regarded that race as their private preserve. Production began in 1911 and ended in 1935. The Black Hawk was America’s stock car speed champion of the late 1920s. 1928 Stutz Black Hawk Speedster – Stutz, snappy cars that are met with instant approval. Unfortunately, however, it was red! The early history of this car is well-documented with one owner. It features a central chassis lubrication system and an underslung worm drive which allowed designers to create a sensuous low slung body for the car. 6 years ago. With his engineers, he developed the “Challenger” Black Hawk engine. Black Hawk victories during Daytona’s Speedweek the following January numbered three, among them a 106.25 mph run that made Stutz America’s fastest production car. When the car came to David’s shop, he inventoried it, cleaned out some mouse droppings from the boat tail, and reviewed the car for authenticity. We needed nothing! 1975 Stutz Blackhawk VI The Stutz Motor Car Company was an American producer of high-end sports and luxury cars based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lockhart performed admirably but in the end, the 8-88 Auburn barley eked a victory with a stock car record averaging 89.17 mph for the 100 mile race. In a country where serious stock car racing had been ignored since the end of World War I, that the Challenger Black Hawk made such an effort and was so successful against other lesser powered, but still admirable stock cars, was taken notice of by international admirers. Tuesday – Friday 10AM through 6PM There are heavy pebble chips on the front edge of both rear fenders. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer. But, remarkably, the plating on the headlights and radiator cowl was unpitted and virtually new! HP to WT Ratio: 38.94. In 1928 a Stutz Series BB Black Hawk Speedster, driven by Edouard Brisson and Robert Bloch, was entered in the French LeMans race. At the New York National Auto Show in 1926, spectators bent over to see why the car was so low. Halfway through the 22nd hour, the gearbox broke on the Stutz and a … When the Black Hawk with the Challenger engine got into production, it entered and won and every AAA stock car race they held and without exception, every Stutz that started finished! The untested road holding qualities of the Stutz Black Hawk prevailed in Mexico and a victory on September 25, 1927 paved the way for the concept that this chassis could handle European road racing… perhaps Le Mans? 1928 Stutz BB Black Hawk For Sale 1928 STUTZ BB BLACK HAWK By the middle of the 1920s, the fate of the Stutz Motor Car Company was in the hands of Fredrick Moscovics, who had only just taken over the helm in the wake of company founder and namesake Harry C. Stutz’s unpleasant departure amidst a shakeup with the board. One must remember that except for Auburn and perhaps Paige, high performance stock cars were not part of the American auto industry’s agenda. 1928 Stutz BB Black Hawk Speedster. Five victories in two weeks were the immediate result – and the AAA National Stock Championship. They knew it to be in A. K. Miller’s hands shortly before World War II, perhaps left there by a GI. Eight-cylinder in-line engine, single overhead camshaft, 298 cubic inches, 115 hp at 3600 rpm. Closed Mondays and Major Holidays. With this engine and a special chassis, by 1927, Moskovics planned to concentrate on American stock car racing using his two passenger speedster. Using a combination of a heat gun, air pressure and careful pick-and- pick handiwork, he removed all the red paint. Our car is a genuine “barn find” in original, unrestored condition. 6825 Norwitch Drive At 1310 sales in the first year, it added 40 percent to Stutz's 1928 figure, but didn't help the bottom line. For the 1928 Stutz land speed record car, see Stutz Black Hawk Special. Ground up restoration since 1995. Stutz cars also competed at Le Mans in 1930, 1931 and 1932. At the Charlotte Speedway, Stutz won the first stock car race ever held there averaging 94.24 mph, further remarkable for its great reliability. When a car was ordered by a wealthy Mexican sportsman, the concept was fascinating to Moscovics who really could not assess the relative reliability of his Black Hawk in a true road race where suspensions, accurate steering, and irregular road surfaces offered different challenges than oval stock car venues. Through our theme, “The Spirit of Competition”, we celebrate the history and evolution of these magnificent machines. 7 likes. Stutz Black Hawk V-16 Duisenberg (1928) from World of Speed Plus . Dave George blessed the car and, we purchased it at the A. K. Miller auction in Vermont. 1928 Stutz project for sale Its pedigree dictated that this new Stutz be sent racing, and this was done in 1927 with the Black Hawk Speedster, set on the shorter of the Series BB chassis and a whopping 1,377 pounds less weighty than the Stutz sedan. Lockhart had a brilliant - albeit short - career with many races on dirt, board tracks, and the 1926 Indianapolis 500. The top was always up and remains in good condition although we removed it for the Match Race exhibition. The adhesion of the paint was poor. Consequently, special pistons higher compression ratios and differential gear options to the specialized worm system with nine ratios were available for the Black Hawks. When I initially saw the car, it was remarkably complete, down to every detail. To prove its capabilities, a single Black Hawk was entered in the 1928 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race and nearly beat the then dominant 4½ liter Bentleys at their own game. Super 1928 Stutz Blackhawk Tail Speedster model by Franklin Mint 1/24 In excellent original condition. The public, apparently, still had lost the memory of the “Bearcat” type of car. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Philadelphia, PA 19153 Later that month the Challenger engine was in production but was soon discovered that the newer Auburn was capable of 95 mph. Professionally re bodied by Peter Lamb Motor Works and Painted by award winning Merv Hardiman - Vintage Auto Colour. After coming so close in 1928, the team at Stutzdecided to launch a full-fledged assault on Le Mans in 1929, but quickly realised they were going to need something bigger and better than the 4.9 Litre naturally-aspirated engine from the year before. 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk Brought in as company president in 1925, Fred Moskovics commenced a complete redesign that reached fruition in the Stutz AA in 1926. Very rich in details; boot, rear-view mirrors, emblem, seats, steering wheel etc... Removable direction with the steering wheel, Year of manufacture: 1990 All the parts of this car were assembled by hand according to a very precise model. What a fight it was – the lone Stutz battled the three cars of the Bentley team with ferocity, dogged two of them into retirement, and finished second behind the third. Moskovics was unimpressed. A little later, Frank Lockhart Black Hawk on a car with an engine displacement of only 3.1 liters and a special body set an absolute speed record at 362 km / h Unfortunately , one of the races Lockhart died . Certainly no Black Hawk ever left the factory red. Frank Lockhart was killed in the car during a record attempt. Finished in cream with contrasting ochre fenders and chassis, this car wears a good quality older restoration that is attractive and well-maintained. Lockhart and crew rolled their creation onto Daytona Beach in February 1928. Manufacturer: Stutz Motor Car Company, Indianapolis, Indiana - USA Type: BB Series Sedan Engine: 4708cc Vertical straight-8 inline single overhead camshaft Power: 92 bhp / 3.200 rpm Speed: unknown, but fast ☺! "This car is a recreation of the famous Frank Lockhart 1928 Stutz Blackhawk Streamliner that set a land speed record at Daytona Beach. We filled other areas in, but I would estimate that the vast majority of the original paint was intact. When we attempted to run the car, the venturi of the Zenith updraft had decomposed, a problem not infrequent with this die cast part. There is paint that is worn off the door tops by the elbows of the driver and his passenger. Miller’s pictures from the 1940s show the car essentially as we find it today. Immerse yourself into an automobile collection like no other with our new iOS and Android app. The Stutz Black Hawk Speedster is one of the BB range of cars from Stutz. Nothing had ever broken on a Black Hawk in a race before. These Stutz cars had Roots superchargers and vacuum servo brakes. 1928 Stutz Black Hawk Speedster: Stutz Black Hawk Speedster is an automobile that has a 2 door roadster body style with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. There was no primer. In most places, the original black paint was in excellent condition. Please upgrade your browser to participate. This 1928 Stutz Model BB rumble seat coupe (chassis BB74Y) is said to be 100% original apart from tires. This Stutz car was put on sale as the Stutz Bearcat, reviving a famous name. A Stutz very nearly took the crown at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1928 after leading much of the race, proving the performance and durability of the car in the world's most prestigious endurance race. The July 4, 1927 Rockingham Stock Car Race was the beginning of a turning point. You are using an outdated browser. This was a Stutz 1-2-3-victory and mainly, with a winning average of 96.30 mph which broke all stock car records from 25 to 150 miles per hour. Assembled over 50 years by Dr. Frederick Simeone, the Museum contains over 75 historically significant cars including Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Mercedes, Jaguar, Bentley, Porsche, Aston Martin, Corvette, Ford, and more. In its current condition, it still shows significant signs of wear. For this newest project, the vehicle of choice was the Stutz Blackhawk, a skillfully designed work of art. 215-365-7233 The Stutz Black Hawk was powered by two Miller straight 8 engines set at an inclined angle of 30 degrees and having only 181 cubic-inch displacement. Lockhart had a brilliant - albeit short - career with many races on dirt, board tracks, and the 1926 Indianapolis 500. There were spots, such as the front apron which needed to be painted and we touched the black bumpers up. Sporting handsome two-seat boattail coachwork, this striking 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk is a lovely example of this quintessential pre-war American sports car. –Harry C. Stutz is a hero in automobile history who, as far as we are concerned, belongs among all … A valve keeper did that day; the valve dropped and broke the connecting rod. The newly designed Challenger engine was not yet ready, but someone interested the AAA in having Stutz take part in this race in view of the few serious contestants. About the 1928 Stutz BB Black Hawk Boatail Speedster. The winged decal, with the initials W. P. B., remains in excellent condition on each door. La production a débuté en 1911 et s'est prolongée jusqu'en 1935. Deposit Taken - Under Contract Genuine 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk started life in Australia as a sedan. Rundle says the car was made as a right-hand-drive and brought to Australia to be shown at the 1928 Melbourne motor show. Stutz 1928 Bb Blackhawk Boattail Speedster For Sale, Sydney, Australia. The new Stutz Vertical Eight engine first arrived in 1926, and by 1928 it was the power plant for the new Black Hawk Speedster. Stutz Motor Company était une marque américaine de voitures de luxe. The 1928 Stutz BB was the car that came closest to a Le Mans victory and an American car would not better its second place on the podium until 1966. Saturday – Sunday 10AM through 4PM Production began in 1911 and ended in 1935. David got the car running properly with little delving into the mechanical parts. Stutz Demo Day at Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Our car is a genuine “barn find” in original, unrestored condition. Your browser does not support our commenting system. La marque réapparut en 1968 sous l'égide de « Stutz Motor Car of America, Inc. », avec un aspect rétro moderne. Besides, Moskovics had a race of his own to occupy his time: the celebrated 24-hour contest that pitted the Black Hawk against Charles Weymann’s Hispano-Suiza, and which Stutz would lose. It was the engine and performance that caught the attention of current owner Piers MacDonald of Bedford, New York, when he bought this Stutz in 1996. The Stutz was built in Indianapolis in 1928 and was dutifully tested at the famous speedway near the factory as were all of the Stutz models in its day. Special Stutz Black Hawk speedsters were 2nd at Le Mans in 1928, but the Stutz cars came no higher than 5th in 1929. This car is a recreation of the famous Frank Lockhart 1928 Stutz Blackhawk Streamliner that set a land speed record at Daytona Beach. Simultaneously, the two passenger Challengers were winning at Pike’s Peak. Accepted Forms of Payment. It won race after race after race. By the early 1920s, Stutz had stopped making serious sports cars, nor was it particularly involved in competition. In 1929 , 1930 and 1931 Stutz once again took part in the competition at Le Mans, but a sensational achievement in 1928 again failed. Description: 1928 Stutz Blackhawk Boattail Speedster 1/24 Scale Diecast Car 1928 Stutz Blackhawk Boattail Speedster 1/24 Scale Diecast Car in original box with paperwork. The Black Hawk was new Stutz chief Fred Moskovics’ counterpoint to the Bearcat, the muscular and raucous brute of a machine Harry Stutz introduced before the First World War. A serious challenge by the Auburn 8-88 Speedster succumbed to Moscovis efforts with its new engine. The Weyman owned Stutz BB Blackhawk at Le Mans in 1928. After a rocky race season start, in 1928 the Stutz showed its mettle in stock car racing. In 1929 Bentley took the wraps off their new 6½ Litre model – a significant step up over their 1928 Le Mans winning 4½ Litre model. In February 1928 Lockhart took his Stutz Black Hawk Special to Daytona Beach, where Henry Segrave had set the land-speed record less than a year prior at 203 MPH, and where Malcolm Campbell had upped it just a few days earlier to 206 MPH, using his 1,464-cubic-inch Bluebird. Feb. 25, 2012. http://simeonemuseum.org/ They made a four passenger speedster as well, we presume that they meant this to be a candidate for Le Mans honor. With the AAA encouragement, a 150 mile race was held at Rockingham on September 7, 1927, with now three of the new two passenger Black Hawk speedsters ready for battle, their competition in addition to the usual entries being a new 106 horsepower Packard and a Duesenberg Model A Roadster. Frank Lockhart was killed in the car during a record attempt. However, the red paint was poorly painted and hastily applied. Despite losing high gear an hour before the race's finish the Stutz still took second behind the winning Bentley. Located in Philadelphia, PA, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars. The Simeone Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 4th in observance of Easter. By 1928, they destined the Stutz to race overseas at Le Mans, but with serious support from its French and English drivers. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 4.9 litre capacity. Owned by one family from new until 2001, the car was stored for nearly 70 years and has accumulated only 8,200 miles in the 86 years since it first rolled off the line on June 14th, 1928. In fact, in some places, the red paint was flaking off, and the factory applied black paint was remarkably in good condition. The beautiful boattail Stutz lead from the beginning and within the first ten miles two of them had lapped the fourth fastest car in the race, an Auburn driven by Ralph Hepburn. Records should be made in races, he sniffed, peeved that the Contest Board was putting its imprimatur on private board track records made by Auburn. The hoods and doors can be opened. Frank Lockhart posing in front of the Stutz Black Hawk Special in 1928 With the Bluebird in the background, this photo shows how much smaller the Stutz Black Hawk was The dash and all the external features were untouched. A veteran of Franklin and Marmon, Moskovics refined the Stutz into the Vertical Eight (s.o.h.c., dual ignition, nine main bearings) with Safety Chassis (under slung worm drive, hydraulic brakes). What was right then was wrong now, Moskovics was convinced. The American sporting driver of the twenties wanted sophistication in addition to speed. The vehicle did well, leading for most of the race. Moskovics was not ready, but he suggested that a Mercedes Benz model K to be driven by his ace Frank Lockhart to add excitement. Souped up to the max, these cars were capable of 100 mph but with the sacrifice of some reliability. © Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum 2021. Alas, Blackhawk did not do for Stutz what Pontiac had for Oakland or Essex for Hudson. What was right then was wrong now, Moskovics was convinced. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close. Instead of radiators that would increase drag, cooling was achieved using an internal ice container. The Black Hawk was America’s stock car speed champion of the late 1920s. It had original upholstery, original carpets, even the original firewall asbestos. We left the worn tires in place because they match the rest of the job and realized that this was essentially an exact sister car to those stock cars which raced so successfully, without being beaten, in the stock car seasons of the late 20s, and a duplicate of the Stutz in the most famous Match Race. He then set about a remarkable task of preservation. 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