1978 Stutz Blackhawk

1978 Stutz Blackhawk VI - 1-Owner Car By Baseball Legend Willie Mays -16K Miles

Overview:
Offered here is a 1978 Stutz Blackhawk VI with just 16,700 original miles, custom ordered and purchased new by Willie Mays, a true American icon and Hall of Fame baseball legend. This one-owner California car is a fully documented piece of automotive and cultural history, retaining its original interior, exclusive custom dash plaque reading “Especially Built for Willie Mays,” and a rare archive of signed paperwork and memorabilia.

Hand-built in Italy for the elite, the Stutz Blackhawk was one of the most expensive luxury cars of the 1970s. This example, with known ownership from new, preserved documentation, and low mileage, stands as one of the most important surviving Stutz automobiles in existence.

Highlights:
One-owner car bought new by Willie Mays at Dick Girdon Cadillac, Bronx, NY
Comes with original purchase acknowledgment, certificate of sale, and ownership documents signed by Mays
Displayed at the Blackhawk Collection and San Francisco Giants stadium
Part of the Willie Mays estate benefiting the Say Hey Foundation
Retains original "Say Hey" license plate
Includes signed owner's manual, Stutz brochure, period in-car phonebook, Willie Mays signed baseball, and more
Custom-ordered color and interior
California car its entire life
Recently serviced and ready to show or drive
Rare opportunity to own a documented celebrity-owned Stutz

Features and Options:
Hand-built body by Carrozzeria Padane in Italy
403 cubic inch V8 engine with automatic transmission
Full Connolly leather interior
Genuine New Zealand lambswool carpet
Italian walnut wood interior trim
24-karat gold accents on lights, switches, hardware, and trim
Factory power sunroof
Power seats, windows, and door locks
Air conditioning
Tilt steering wheel
AM/FM stereo with original cell phone
Cobra CB radio
Wire wheels and Vogue tires
Condition Summary

Exterior:
Professionally refinished in its original turquoise metallic color, the paint is beautiful and shows well. All chrome and gold-plated trim pieces are original and in excellent condition. The body is rust-free and laser straight.

Interior:
100% original and extremely well-preserved. The Connolly leather shows light patina with no major flaws. Lambswool carpet is intact. All gold trim shines bright. All gauges, switches, and electronics are functional. Includes rare factory phone, CB radio, and original stereo.

Mechanical:
Recently serviced including new Vogue tires, water pump, and radiator rebuild. The car runs and drives extremely well. Powered by a GM 403 V8, it's reliable and easy to maintain. Built on a 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix chassis. Cruises comfortably and starts right up.

Trunk & Undercarriage:
Factory custom fur trunk finish with original jack and storage accessories. Clean, solid underside consistent with its dry California history.

Why This Car Matters:
Stutz Blackhawks were exclusive and expensive when new. Celebrities like Elvis, Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. all owned them. But this one stands above the rest. This was Willie Mays's personal car, custom ordered and preserved with his legacy intact. It includes unmatched documentation, memorabilia, and display history. Whether you are a car collector, museum curator, or lifelong baseball fan, this car is irreplaceable.

Comparable Stutz models have sold for over $500,000 when tied to celebrity ownership. This example offers similar historic value with all the paperwork to back it up.

Contact Information:
This is a serious collector-grade vehicle with exceptional provenance.

For questions, please call Bobby at 480-226-4018. We can assist with shipping connections. International buyers are welcome. The car is located in sunny Scottsdale, AZ.