1931 Stutz Bearcat Red Y-14

1931 Stutz Bearcat – Red

A striking American sports classic from the Models of Yesteryear collection, this Y-14 recreates the 1931 Stutz Bearcat in a red finish. Its long bonnet, open cockpit and distinctive boat-tail styling give the miniature a dramatic appearance inspired by one of America's best-known sporting marques.

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-14

The Y-14/3 Stutz Bearcat joined the range in 1974. The first regular version used a two-tone metallic green scheme. A red-and-cream version followed in 1979, with further green/cream and blue variations appearing later. Production changes also created differences in the rear body and wheel styles.

Boat-Tail Sports-Car Details

The casting emphasises the Bearcat's low open body, sweeping rear deck, long engine compartment and period wheel treatment. Collector references note both smooth and V-divided versions of the boat-tail area on later two-tone issues.

Red Variation

The red version represents one of the established Y-14 colour families. Comparing paint shades, wheel types and rear-body casting details is part of the appeal of collecting this long-running Stutz casting.

A Classic Collectible

An eye-catching addition to a Matchbox, Lesney, Stutz or classic American diecast collection, the Y-14 Bearcat combines flamboyant 1930s styling with a useful range of documented production variations.