The Blackhawk was an

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manufactured by the Stutz Motor Car Company in

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from 1929 to 1930. The Blackhawk was not as powerful, nor as expensive, as contemporary Stutzes, which is most likely why it was marketed as a separate make. The year previously, there was a Stutz model called the Black Hawk, doubtlessly leading to confusion for more than one customer. The car was available with either an

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six-cylinder or straight eight engine, with maximum output of 85 bhp and 95 bhp, respectively. A wide variety of open and closed body styles were available on the 127.5" wheelbase chassis. Custom

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was also available. Prices for non-custom Blackhawks ranged from $1995 to $2785. There was a great deal of promotion for the

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, and first year sales were decent at 1310, but second year sales dropped to only 280. The brand was discontinued by years end, another early victim of the

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