GTP Cool Wall: 1971-1987 Stutz Blackhawk

[GranTurismo916]

1971-1987 Stutz Blackhawk nominated by @GTRacer22

Engines: 302 ci (5.0L) V8 (Ford 302 Windsor), 350 ci (5.7L) V8 (Pontiac 350 V8), 351 ci (5.8L) V8 (Ford 351 Windsor), 400 ci (6.6L) V8 (Pontiac 400 T/A V8), 425 ci (6.9L) V8 (Cadillac 425 V8), 429 ci (7.0L) V8 (Ford 385 429 CJ), 454 ci (7.4L) V8 (Chevrolet 454 SS Big-Block), 455 hp (7.5L) V8 (Pontiac 455 Rocket), 460 ci (7.5L) V8 (Ford 385 460), 472 ci (7.7L) V8 (Cadillac 472 V8), 500 ci (8.2L) V8 (Cadillac 500 V8)
Power: 425 hp (apparently all of them)
Torque: 420 lb-ft.
Weight: 2300 kg
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front engine, rear wheel drive
Body Styles: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
Additional Info: "At over 19 feet long, the Stutz Blackhawk featured a heavy-gauge steel body which was handmade at Carrozzeria Padane in Modena, Italy in 1971, and Carrozzeria Saturn, near Turin Italy, from 1972 until 1987. It could accelerate from 0-60 MPH in 8.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 130 MPH, delivering 8 miles per gallon. The handbuilt Blackhawk had 18 to 22 handrubbed lacquer paint coats that took six weeks to apply. The interior featured 24-carat gold plated trim, wool or mink carpeting, and even a liquor cabinet. Total production time for each vehicle was over 1500 man hours."​

Spoiler: Additional Pics

 

[JR98]

It's like a Lincoln Continental MK III but far uglier. Uncool.

 

[MatskiMonk]

I remember trying to research this car years ago (in the days of 36.6k), after seeing it in the original Gone in 60 seconds. Kind of have a soft spot for it after that.

 

[ULTRAVIOLENZZ]

I"m...ummm.....

 

[tarnheld]

The free floating headlamps though... cool.

 

[Vegard]

 

[Adamgp]

Ugly, but also was the car to have for celebrities in the 1970's.

Cool.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Christ no.

The only thing I like is the steering wheel.

 

[GTRacer22]

Definition of the 70s, plus an 8.2L V8. Cool.

 

[Legro]

The name suggests that it could be a cool car. Then you see it.

Seriously uncool.

 

[Wiegert]

That moment when you condense the raw essence of the 1970s into a luxo-barge and it ends up looking like the wonky blueprint for a specific brand of Japanese vehicle design two decades later.

 

[Huks]

1971-1987 Stutz Blackhawk nominated by @GTRacer22​

(Is that a Volvo 740/760 behind the Blackhawk in the top image? If it is, it's a damn nicely modded one.)

 

[Legro]

(Is that a Volvo 740/760 behind the Blackhawk in the top image? If it is, it's a damn nicely modded one.)

Looks like one of those 80s GM monstrosities, I can't say which though.

 

[Stotty]

Proof that odd =/= cool.

Uncool.

 

[Mikeybc]

Looks like one of those 80s GM monstrosities, I can't say which though.

Late 80's Chevrolet Celebrity , sadly cooler than this one were voting on now

 

[Dagger311]

It had Ford, Pontiac, and Cadillac engines? Wow.

Anyway, it's cool. Can't do Sub-Zero, that's for the Continental and Cadillacs.

 

[TexRex]

Well...nicer than the neoclassicals from Zimmer and/or Excalibur anyway.

I rather liked the Fiero-based Zimmer Quicksilver though, as it was far less ostentatious and had nice lines.

Uncool.

Edit: Here's the Stutz featured in [the 1974 original] Gone In 60 Seconds.

Love those artillery-style wheels.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Somebody...

Somebody...

Wow...

What?

 

[Tyger]

I always really liked these, ever since I had a hot wheels as a kid. Only marked down from SZ to Cool because very heavy and only available with an auto box. If I had the time and money I would love to add my own mods to make it a wee bit more practical and modern, and make some more power out of those larger engines.

 

[Casey]

So many engine options I'll give it a cool looks better than most american luxury cars during the 70s and 80s

 

[MoLiEG]

Ugly as hell.

SU.

 

[Pupik]

For the man who has everything...except taste.

 

[Cowboy]

Spare tire placement gives it an uncool for me.

 

[Sp3edst3r]

Someone forgot to design better headlights so they just found some random lights from a 1900's car and glued them onto the front
Uncool

 

[Liquid]

Chevrolet Celebrity

Chevrolet Celebrity

Chevrolet Celebrity

Celebrity

Bloody hell. What were they thinking calling it that?! I've always had Chrysler down as the worst with names but this one is right down there too.

 

[Sp3edst3r]

Bloody hell. What were they thinking calling it that?! I've always had Chrysler down as the worst with names but this one is right down there too.

Hey I like the names Crossfire and Prowler xD But yeah I know what you mean

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Ugly, but also was the car to have for celebrities in the 1970's.

Cool.

Move forward a couple decades, and that reasoning would result in this:

 

[Adamgp]

Move forward a couple decades, and that reasoning would result in this:

True, but cars like the Stutz weren't purchased by celebrities to make a political statement.

 

[Legro]

True, but cars like the Stutz weren't purchased by celebrities to make a political statement.

Which then brings us to this:

Or, when talking about the most pointless celebrities this:

 

[Adamgp]

Which then brings us to this:
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Or, when talking about the most pointless celebrities this:
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Umm ok...? Not sure what your point is...

If we are just listing cars popular with celebrities, here are a few from the pre-Stutz days...