Stutz IV-Porte
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The Stutz IV-Porte were sedans produced by the Stutz Motor Car of America
company in the 1970s and 1980s.
, and was sometimes called by that name as well.
/Oldsmobile 88 Royale
platform.
Many of these Victorias, all of them white, were sold to the Royal family of Saudi Arabia. But within 2 to 3 years all of them were retired due to various malfunctions created by the excessively harsh climate and environmental conditions. Also the cost of maintaining the car was too much even for the royals.
Stutz Motor Company
The Stutz Motor Company was a producer of luxury cars based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Production began in 1911 and continued through 1935. The marque reappeared in 1968 under the aegis of Stutz Motor Car of America, Inc., and with a newly defined modern retro-look. Although the company is...
company in the 1970s and 1980s.
Stutz Duplex
The Duplex was a sedan version of the BlackhawkStutz Blackhawk
The Stutz Blackhawk was an American luxury car manufactured from 1971 through 1987. The Stutz Motor Company was revived in August 1968 by New York banker James O'Donnell. Virgil Exner designed the car, which was prototyped by Ghia at a cost over US$300,000. The Blackhawk debuted in January 1970...
, and was sometimes called by that name as well.
Stutz IV-Porte
The IV-Porte was produced from 1977 through 1980 on the Pontiac BonnevillePontiac Bonneville
The Pontiac Bonneville was an automobile built by the Pontiac division of General Motors from 1957 to 2005. It was introduced as a limited production performance convertible during the 1957 model year...
/Oldsmobile 88 Royale
Oldsmobile 88
The Oldsmobile 88 was a full-size car sold by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors and produced from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the division's top-selling line, particularly the entry-level models such as the 88 and Dynamic 88...
platform.
Stutz Victoria
The final Stutz sedan was 1981's Victoria. It was 10 inches (254 mm) longer, and was positioned as a limousine, complete with Stutz-provided driver service.Many of these Victorias, all of them white, were sold to the Royal family of Saudi Arabia. But within 2 to 3 years all of them were retired due to various malfunctions created by the excessively harsh climate and environmental conditions. Also the cost of maintaining the car was too much even for the royals.