Stutz Blackhawk 1971
Hardtop Conversion
This Blackhawk looks quite similar to all the other 1971 Blackhawks.
The position of the headlights is closer to the radiator-grill,
like they are on Elvis'
prototype,
but these lights are the original ones!
Even the side-view does not show any suspicious details,
just the two-tone color I haven't ever seen on any
1971 Stutz.
The rear-view: this car shows some interesting details!
The top seems to be separated from the body, and the
rear,
something is different...
The real Stutz-enthusiast will have recognized the
difference:
The spare-wheel is surrounded by metal, so the wheel
is not some sort of a bumper,
like on all other 1971 Blackhawks.
And here it is: The top was removed!
It's not the best photo, but the only I have.
The car looks great!
Have a look at the Exner-Bugatti,
and you will see that the shape of this Stutz is very similar.
The interior photo, a little blurry, but showing an
interesting interior,
specially the seats are different to other early Blackhawks.
The trunk, with the additional metal around the spare-wheel,
I think this was made, because the car needed an additional
crossbeam,
due to the loss of stability caused by the removed
top.
And here, the last photo, showing the engine.
Thanks to Richard Rhoades for the photos!
