The Basement Lambo was great, but who's got that kind of time? You might not want a Fiero-based Fieroborghini, but how about something in between? Say, this tube-framed, turbo Buick V6-powered Lamborghini Countach replica (go here if the ad disappears), which is priced at a low, low, super-low $8,000!
Now, part of the reason this car is so cheap might be that the general pall of loserness cast by the sword-sliced Muncie home invaders (see photo, above) has depressed all values in the Indianapolis area, but don't let that stop you! This thing has an '87 Buick Grand National turbo V6 installed, though it "needs the turbo piped," and there's nothing wrong with the body that "a small amount of bondo cant fix."

That Backyard Lambo would be fast, once you solved all the turbo bugs and cranked up the boost, but it's still an imitation of a more expensive machine. Get yourself a Stutz Blackhawk, however, and you'll have a genuine original, a car designed from the outset to knock 'em dead at the casinos of Pahrump Las Vegas! Don't listen to those low-rolling Keno players who moan about the Blackhawk being based on a Pontiac Grand Prix, because that would be a slap in the faces of owners such as Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Evel Knieval, and Lucille Ball! You'd think it would be impossible, totally out of the realm of possibility, to purchase a project Blackhawk at a price even close to that of the Backyard Lambo's, but we've tracked down this 1972 Stutz Blackhawk (go here if the ad disappears). Yes, you're seeing that price correctly: $7,500! There's some roughness throughout the car around the edges, but it's a runner: "car runs but has not been on the road for more than 10 years." We're assuming that means the engine makes noise and/or smoke, but don't fret about that- the good ol' Pontiac drivetrain hardware is cheap and easy to find. The interior stuff might be a little more difficult, but you can just Grand Prix-ize it and the ghost of Lucille Ball might not haunt you as a result. The missing emblems and trim components might be tougher to find, but a real Blackhawk owner can overcome all adversity!

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This is the star of the show; the top seed. A seemingly indestructible 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 that runs from the law in a glorious 40-minute chase scene.
The local country radio reporter's ride, a Ford that might as well have "dorky" painted all over it.


A drop-top Ford with questionable structural rigidity that gets hit in the side so hard it splits neatly in half. Ridiculous, but funny.
The Belvedere rent-a-cop with a German Shepard. Attempts to chase down a tow-truck stealing a Challenger, and fails.


A burgundy Roller stolen in broad daylight from the airport drop-off curb; chauffeur left the key in it.
A Fleetwood serving as personal transportation for the ring-leader of the operation. An arranged assortment of sunglasses on the dash, and enough room for the whole crew to cruise around.


Stole a Challenger right off a dealership lot, then outran security even with the Challenger still attached. The star of the second best chase in the movie.
A poor little Type 3 that got flipped on its roof by Eleanor, starting a huge pileup. Cute car, humiliating role.


The Dodge carries the flag for all the cop cars in the movie. They're cool rides burdened by somewhat inept drivers.
One of the "girls" on the hit list, though it only appears on film for a moment. Not a hearse, but a custom station wagon.


License plate reads "OOO GAL." The Dodge was a stolen car wearing VIN tags from a wrecked donor; An identity thief before it was popular. Sadly, it had to go to the crusher once people started getting wise.
A new Plymouth out on a test drive gets smashed by a cop in pursuit of Eleanor.


Lyle Waggoner's Intermeccanica Italia swiped from spaced-out stoner cleaning it.
A stolen Corvette in a sizzling color. Not on film very long, but it leaves an impression.


The undercover cop that started the epic chase with Eleanor. It Went toe-to-toe with the Mustang, but couldn't quite keep up.
A nice bright green Dodge that suffered the fate of being crushed by a garbage truck rolling onto it.


An old sedan DeVille ridin' low. Occupants seemed to enjoy smokin' the herb so much that they drove the Caddy to self-destruction.
A Rolls limo big enough to carry a fully-assembled bicycle in the back seat with room to spare. Just wait for the chauffeur to leave the car unattended, insert the bike you rode up on, and drive away. Petty theft made high-class.


Don't get distracted by the girl, this DeTomaso is what you really want. She's just askin' for it, leaving the keys in the car like that.
This Jensen Interceptor is practically good enough for JFG, and it's apparently good enough to make the South American client's, list as well.


Fantastically obscure Manta Mirage stolen during a test drive. Salesman gets out to switch seats, thief slides behind the wheel and takes off.
The Maserati is another car on the list only appearing for a moment, but it's pure style.


A Cadillac filled with drugs, one of the few things to survive in the remake movie from 2000. How do you get rid of all that white powder? Burn it. Who cares if it's worth a million bucks on the street; these are responsible criminals.
The hopped-up Plymouth was on the screen for only a quick flash, but we're sure it's even quicker down the strip.


Parnelli Jones' Baja Bronco is the icon of off-road racing. But that didn't stop anyone from stealing it in the movie.
The Lamborghini is elegantly beautiful, but forgettable in this context.


Epic cool car and JFG resident, but it's too bad we can't see it's wacky suspension in action.
Who needs a high-tech anti-theft system? Just keep a tiger in your Cadillac.


Another limo left unattended and vulnerable. All the coolness factor of death with none of the emotional struggle.
Hard to say what exactly has been done to this Chevy Vega, but it sure ain't stock. Another one we'd like to see actually driving.


It looks plain on the outside because it's supposed to. There were two identical Fords used for scouting out all the cars on the to-be-stolen list before the day of the big hit. Equipped with walkie-talkies too!
Nothing says "Malaise Era" more than a Stutz. And this one was stolen right in front of a confused old lady. Classy.


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We've seen a few Stutzes on the site- say, the Diplomatica and the Blackhawk- and we've admired them greatly for their subtle, restrained beauty. But come on now- those cars were made by fly-by-nighters who won the right to use the Stutz name in a Kansas City poker game. What a class act like you needs, my friend, is a real Stutz! You think you just can't swing the kind of dough necessary to put a Jazz Age Stutz in your Hell Garage? Think again! We've found this 1931 Stutz SV16, and the bidding is still under ten grand at the time of this writing. This one's got a custom body "said to be crafted by Brunn," a thoroughly trashed interior, and a big heap of bits and pieces. We're not going to lie to you- Stutz parts are kinda hard to come by- but we figure you could make do with some interior components out of a late-70s Pontiac Bonneville. We'd keep the straight-eight engine, of course, but it really needs some turbocharging and Cherry Bombs. Come on, the Stutz was all about excess!

A Stutz is great... if you're William Faulkner, squandering your advance money from your latest crap screenplay and guzzling from a jug kept under the driver's seat. And that's fine, but these days you'll catch a higher grade of STD if you're rolling in Rockstar Mode. And it's just about impossible to get more rockstar than a De Tomaso Pantera. We've found this fine '74 Pantera for a seems-reasonable-to-the-seller 27 grand. There's rust. There are many layers of old paint. There are many missing parts ("The calipers were sold as I was goingto upgrade anyhow"). The engine is either "brand new" or "will be complete within 3-4 weeks"- take your pick! But if you're not serious- and we mean dead serious- forget it, because this seller says straight up: "NO LOOKIE-LOOS!"

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Obviously based on some sort of late-70s GM chassis, the Stutz Blackhawk overcomes (or, somewhat ineffectively, obscures) its Detroit roots with the generous application of tan leather from Connolly Brothers of London and New Zealand lamb's-wool carpeting (oops, wait a sec, the lamb's-wool needs replacing). Maybe the best part of all is that it can't even pass smog- try plugging the VIN into the BAR's smog status website. Yep, failed a few weeks ago! But that's a trivial matter to a Blackhawk Man! Better bid early and often, though, because the seller swears he'll take it to Barrett-Jackson "where it belongs" if he doesn't like the cut of the bidders' jibs. – Murilee Martin

1979 Other Makes : STUTZ BLACKHAWK [source]

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Looking for the car that will let the neighbors know you've really arrived? Look no further, my friend! This '81 Stutz Diplomatica (one of only seven built) is available for your bidding pleasure on eBay! You say 150 Gs is too much to pay for what looks to be a Continental dipped in early-80s bling? All we're saying is: spinners. – Murilee Martin

1981 Other Makes Diplomatica [eBay]

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