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Elvis Presley's Love for the Iconic Stutz Blackhawk III

3/1/2026

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Elvis Presley cherished the 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III, which he drove before his death.
He purchased five Stutz Blackhawks, including two gifted, despite his association with Cadillacs.
Presley was reportedly the first customer of the Blackhawk, showing enthusiasm at its debut at the LA International Auto Show.
Virgil Exner designed the Blackhawk, based on the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix, marking a significant part of Presley’s automotive legacy.

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Elvis Presley cherished the 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III, which he drove before his death.
He purchased five Stutz Blackhawks, including two gifted, despite his association with Cadillacs.
Presley was reportedly the first customer of the Blackhawk, showing enthusiasm at its debut at the LA International Auto Show.
Virgil Exner designed the Blackhawk, based on the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix, marking a significant part of Presley’s automotive legacy.