Founded by Harry C. Stutz with his friend Henry F Campbell,  they began building Stutz cars in Indianapolis in 1911.

The Stutz Motor Car Company of America, Inc., was an American producer of sports and luxury cars based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Stutz was known as a producer of fast cars including America's first sports car and, from 1924, luxury cars for the rich and famous.. The brand reappeared in 1968 under the aegis of Stutz Motor Car of America, Inc.

 

Headquarters Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

blackhawk convertible  1971-1987

The Stutz Blackhawk is an American ultra-luxury car manufactured from 1971 through 1987. Other than the name it bears no resemblance to the original Blackhawk (1929-1930). The Stutz Motor Company was revived in August 1968 by New York banker James O'Donnell. He joined forces with retired Chrysler stylist Virgil Exner who designed the new Blackhawk. The production Blackhawk uses Pontiac Grand Prix running gear, Pontiac's 7.5 L V8 engine, and a GM TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. Later Blackhawks use Pontiac's 403 and 350. Also Ford, Chevrolet and Cadillac engines were used.

 By the time production ended in 1987 approximately 500 to 600 cars had been manufactured over seven generations.

Stutz Blackhawk Convertible (youtube.com)

1911-1939

1971-1995