Stutz for Michel

[motec 6.9]

Hi Michel i think this might appeal to you http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/F9EDV4HSA8D23P2M

 

[Styria]

It will be interesting to get Michel's opinion on this car - I didn't realize that these cars were still manufactured at that time. A rarity, and certainly unusual in its own way styling wise. Regards Styria

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Styria no they did not survive it is a reborn brand that came about in 1968 and disappeared in 1995 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stutz_Motor_Company

 

[Michel]

A brand that always fascinated me since I saw and drove one in Sydney back in the early '80s.

There was a backyard dealer in Rosebery (NSW) who bought and sold Cadillacs and the odd rare car.
One day he had this 'thing' at the front of his house and I later found out it was a Stutz Blackhawk.

Essentially based on the Pontiac Grand Prix, which is of the same mould as the Chevrolet Monte-Carlo (my drive at the time), it was simply so lavish and ostentatious.


My Chevrolet Monte-Carlo at the time.

 

[motec 6.9]

So is it to be the new Toy

 

[Styria]

Michel, you should have kept that Monte Carlo. What a magnificent beast. One day I'd like to drive a car like that, or a Buick Electra, even CraigS's car is most unusual. Regards Styria

 

[Michel]

So is it to be the new Toy

I don't think so, not in these economic times!
Although "I always wanted one of those" (my favourite expression)

Michel, you should have kept that Monte Carlo. What a magnificent beast. One day I'd like to drive a car like that, or a Buick Electra, even CraigS's car is most unusual. Regards Styria

I should have kept many of the cars that I have owned Godfather...

But this was one of my favourites and one the ones that I kept for a long time...