In 1979 Stutz converted the Blackhawk into a Convertible with a roll-bar and called it Bearcat.
In 1987 the design was modified, because the body was no longer made of steel. The design of the rear was a mix between the early design of 1970, with the spare-wheel as bumper and the IV-Porte rear, with the lights above the bumper.
The advantage of the new style was, that the roll-bar was cut off.

 

Photo of a Bearcat, shown on a sales brochure

Photo of a Bearcat II, shown on a sales brochure of the german car dealer "Auto-Becker"

Bearcat II, shown in a sales brochure of
"Sunshine State's Convertible Heaven"

Bearcat II at Geneva in 1987, photo by J. Stegny

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