1931 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Victoria by Rollston
- Engine
- Dual overhead-cam engine with hemispherical combustion chambers, 156 hp
- Colour
- Ivory with bronze chassis and wheels
This 1930 Stutz DV-32 convertible Victoria wears coachwork by Rollston of New York, built to their design no. 159 — one of only five such bodies constructed on the definitive twin-cam DV-32 chassis. Discovered in a Bronx parking garage in the early 1950s, it passed through the Imperial Palace Auto Collections before undergoing a meticulous restoration completed in 2001. The car subsequently earned Senior First Prize in AACA National competition and a perfect 100-point score at the 2008 CCCA Grand Classic.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$863,000
- Date unknownWartime casualty ownerpartial documentation
Reportedly the original or early owner who left the car in a Bronx parking garage; understood to have died in military service during the Second World War.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDr. Art Burrichterpartial documentation
Discovered and acquired the car from a Bronx parking garage in the early 1950s.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownImperial Palace Auto Collectionspartial documentation
Las Vegas museum that displayed the car as one of its notable exhibits; the vehicle was also featured in a published automotive history book during this period.
- Date unknownPrivate saleMichael Calorepartial documentation
Rhode Island owner who purchased the car from the Imperial Palace collection and initiated the restoration process before selling it on.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Continued and completed the restoration through restorer John Greenleif of Oxford, Maine; work finished in 2001 in an ivory, bronze, and tan color scheme.
Competition
- 2008Classic Car Club of America2008 New Hampshire Grand ClassicPerfect 100-point score, Senior badge no. 2636
Judged to a flawless score under CCCA evaluation criteria.
- —Antique Automobile Club of America NationalAACA National CompetitionSenior First Prize in class
Concours judging event entered shortly after the 2001 restoration was completed.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001RestorationJohn Greenleif
Comprehensive restoration to original specification completed by noted restorer John Greenleif, who researched the car's history and returned it to correct condition. Finished in ivory coachwork with a bronze chassis and wheels, tan leather interior, and a khaki soft top.
Greenleif is based in Oxford, Maine. The finished result has been well preserved and is described as ready for further concours showing.
- —Restoration
Restoration was initiated by Michael Calore following his acquisition of the car from the Imperial Palace collection; scope at this stage was incomplete.
Work was begun but not finished during Calore's ownership.
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