1972 Stutz Blackhawk

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. This special offering is once again a presentation of the unique, with American Muscle, British class, and heavy post war iron from multiple platforms all on offer. These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.    * * *

The Stutz Blackhawk originated from the imagination of retired Chrysler designer Virgil Exner, whose vision led New York banker James O’Donnell to revive the long-dormant Stutz Motor Company. The first production Blackhawk appeared in 1971, introducing a uniquely American take on classic ultra-luxury motoring.

For 1972, the Blackhawk entered Series II production, now crafted at the in‑house Carrozzeria Saturn facility in northern Italy. Marketed boldly as the “World’s Most Expensive Car,” it carried a staggering $22,500 price tag. Each example required roughly 1,500 hours of labor, with bodywork finished in up to 22 coats of hand‑rubbed lacquer. The cabin was equally extravagant, featuring 24‑carat gold trim, Connolly leather upholstery, and a dashboard carved from Italian walnut. Beneath this bespoke exterior, the Blackhawk used a Pontiac Grand Prix chassis and was powered by Pontiac’s hearty 455ci V8.

Celebrity ownership quickly added to the car’s mystique. The second Blackhawk prototype went to Elvis Presley, while other famous owners included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Lucille Ball. The Carrozzeria craftsmen preferred a cleaner rear design without an external spare, and this example is one of only four to six such “Humptrunk” Blackhawks built among roughly 500 Stutz cars produced from 1971 to 1987.

This 1972 Stutz Blackhawk is now represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist at no reserve in Georgia with owner’s manuals and magazine articles, spare parts, purple and yellow hats, and a clean Ohio title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Rocket City Collection

• “Humptrunk” model verified by the Stutz Blackhawk Registry

• Finished in orange and black paint over tan and black cloth and leather interior

• Powered by a Pontiac 455ci V8 engine

• TH400 three-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Based on a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

• Power sliding sunroof

• Fully-functional side exhaust pipes

• 24-carat gold plated interior trim

• Italian walnut instrument panel

• The chassis number (2K57Y2A103298) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac Division

  • K – Grand Prix

  • 57 – Two-door hardtop coupe

  • Y – 455ci V8, four-barrel carburetor

  • 2 – 1972 model year

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia, final assembly plant

  • 103298 – Sequential production number

Known Imperfections

• Dent in driver side front fender bodywork

• Chrome spot missing on side of driver side headlamp

• Paint chip on driver side above bumper by parking light

• Paint chips on both sides of rear quarter panel where bumper attaches

• Paint chip on driver side roof behind windshield

• Paint chips and wear marks on both sides of sunroof top

• Hood vents slightly raised up in the back

• Rear window defroster elements show wear

Ownership History

This 1972 Stutz Blackhawk was reportedly the subject of a frame-on restoration between 2009–2010.

Included Items

• Restoration photos

• Period hats

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com