The New Yorker investment banker discovered the design of Virgil M. Exner, and decided to make the car a reality.

In 1969, the prototype was built by Ghia in Torino, Italy.

In January 1970, the car had its debut at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

The cars were produced at Cavallermaggiore, Italy.

In August 1970, Elvis Presley bought the first production car.

Stutz was definitely the car of the rich and famous. Please have a look at the owners-list, that was released by Stutz in the mid-70's.

The model range:
the Coupé, called Blackhawk
the Convertible, that's the Bearcat
the Sedans, Duplex, IV-Porte, Victoria
the Diplomatica
the Royale
the Chevrolet Suburban Conversion, that means Bear, Gazelle and Defender

Stutz produced, according to the Swiss
"Automobil Revue Katalog":

1973	50		1977	70		1981	45		1985	20
1974	10 (?)		1978	50		1982	50		1986	20
1975	??		1979	48		1983	50		1987	11
1976	70		1980	50		1984	20		1988	0

Please have also a look at:
Stutz - Modelcars