PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BEFORE CONTACTING ME! A new Even though the car was equipped with the 232 cu. All Rights Reserved, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), New in at Chelsea Cars from Jensen Interceptor to Mini. Studebaker Automatic Drive was introduced mid-year and was arguably the most advanced automatic transmission of the day. 1945 Studebaker Rat Rod Truck with a 302, five speed transmission new tires and all tuned up the car is super cool to drive and fast. A lot of work has gone into this classic car. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. One more here for the bullet nose this one lacks. will get toasted early, unless you have The Studebaker Commander is the model name of several automobiles produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana (United States) and Studebaker of Canada Ltd of Walkerville and, later, Hamilton, Ontario (Canada). The owner of this particular car has priced it at $8,500 OBO, which does seem like quite a good buy. Manage Settings A restomod done right could be returned back to original, including original parts. Its been refinished in its original color of Shenandoah Green. 1966 Studebaker Cruiser 283 engine great condition. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. New listings are added daily. Only minor trim changes for 1948 brought a Land Cruiser price of $2265, and in 1949 it was increased to $2328 ($26,513 in 2021 dollars [1]). We joked about cars that had done the ton, or rolled over. A lot of wor. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Its stunning. Cadillac V8 - 2800 Miles (Since Build) Y, 1949 Studebaker Custom Pickup Truck Features: Custom Frame Mustang Front End Corvette Rear End Tilt, 1949 Studebaker Pick-up Featured in Custom Classic Truck June 2012. horses! In fact, this 1954 Studebaker Wagon Restomod has a mean style, custom A/C interior, overdrive transmission, and serious LS1 fuel-injected V8 power. New, larger brakes were included in the package, shortening stopping distances by 37ft (11m) according to Motor Trend. A RARE and cool car retractable roof for surfboards . Free shipping. This car restomodded would be rockin at cars and coffee. After eventually passing through several owners, the car is now in a private collection of Studebaker automobiles. *289 Cu. Their classic lines make for one fine hot rod. NO RUST. WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars. good interior, front seats non-original. In October 1928, three Commander sixes lined up at the Atlantic City Speedway to challenge the 15,000mi (24,000km) speed record (64.25mph (103.40km/h)) held by the much higher-priced Auburn straight-eight Speedster. 55 commander coupe, 259 v8 3speed OD. Deluxe 2 Door Coup Since it was a sellers market after WWII, Studebaker felt no need to change the basic design of the car, even though they knew that other makers would have new cars in 1949. Stock body, except wheels. We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. HERE is the most The upside-down tri-star was used elsewhere in the car. -Vehicle is on consignment, 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe is fully restored back to its original beauty. of Lucas engine oil stabilizer in the engine on the next oil change. Ill tell you what, thats a cool car and an actual barn find! Hope this one finds a loving home. Like a lot of automotive stylists, Exner was influenced by contemporary aircraft designs. The Top 10 best Ford Mustangs ever made. This car is in great condition. 6 cylinder, 3 speed. and likely the interior will need a complete restoration. This example is no excep 1959 Studebaker Lark Every muscle car enthusiast knows what an STP sticker looks like. Distance. That vast expanse of rear glass offers panoramic views in every direction. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Fenders wont match to the doors, etc. The body is perceived to be straight and has never required any bodywork (at least until now), but the black paint, white convertible top. The 51 52 will not. I'm getting rid of my dads 1962 Studebaker Pick Up. With the engine in the car, they didnt. See specifications list in photo section. Super f, 1949 Studebaker Pickup 1/2 T 6 cyl 3 speed -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Pleas, The Starlight coupe was a unique 2-door body style offered by the Studebaker Corporation of South Be, 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe is fully restored back to its original beauty. This is where I sat down and read the whole maintenance history. There were three basic models the Light Six, the Special Six and the Big Six, developing 40bhp (30kW; 41PS), 50bhp (37kW; 51PS), and 60bhp (45kW; 61PS) respectively at 2000rpm. As I said above, theres nothing wrong with that. There werent too many to begin with! Clean title. Suicide Doors. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. . The only issue is the fact that the engine is apparently a bit smoky, but it does have good oil pressure and runs quietly and smoothly. The Studebaker company had a problem with the Mercedes-Benz company. Among Commanders, the convertible made up only 3 percent of production, with 3,770 built. 1949 Studebaker Champion $ 30,995 or $446/mo 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe is fully restored back to its original beauty. 289 V-8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes. Regal Has new wood bed and new interior. 1949 Studebaker Commander Unavailable $ 3,000 1949 Studebaker Commander. . Either that, or theyre just being realistic about not having the skill to purchase a vehicle sight-unseen and not get burned on the deal. If you jacked up one corner of the car, to change a tire, for example, the frame flexed so much that you could either not open the door or could not close it. The car now runs, drives, and stops well, and the 3-speed overdrive transmission also works perfectly. the axles Low center of gravity "Black light" The first series would have a production run from 1947-49, which included the sellers 49 Commander Regal DeLuxe convertible. But 1950 saw the "Next Look in Cars" Studebaker's answer to the other manufacturer's 1949 models. Continue with Recommended Cookies, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette5 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III6 days$2,500Bid Now. Believe me, you have my profound respect and admiration. You do get a different view Find your dream car today. But the engines suffered from overheating, and on the Champion, oil filters were an extra cost option, my father did not opt, the engine was toast at 40,000 miles. Filter Results. 2016, 2017 and 2018. Showing low miles. The existing engine, transmission, and rear end are still working just fine 1942 Studebaker Champion 2 Door Coupe. From 19371940, the car was classified as the Commander Cruiser and President Cruiser. As far as the Stude is concerned, the price seems a little ambitious especially with a title issue. New listings are added daily. Door Sedan It was running 8 years ago when we drove it to a mechanic that was going to do body work but left it outside in his lot and time and weather beat it up. The doors are the same from 47-52. Otherwise, you would be right, it would have been messy. The new Land Cruiser exclusively rode the company's longest wheelbase (124in (3,100mm)), which provided additional legroom for rear seat passengers. Just wish it could be me. Restomod +LS +new frame+Brakes,suspension, One of a kind for sure but for me it cant be stock , i would fall asleep driving this jalopy, think Id wanna replace the front clip with a 1950/51. . Very unique car I hope someone buys it and takes it to the next level. (Mercedes-Benz cars were still relatively unknown in America at that time, so most people[who?] Th. The body has some rust but o 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk Ground up restoration on a rust free car. Ironically, driving it home, it tossed TWO rods and required a major. NO RUST. Huge cabs with nearly 23% increased THE 1963 BEING THE RAREST AND THE MOST COLLECTABLE. 1949 Studebaker Pickup, runs good, great if you want to do more restoring or enjoy it as is. In our town there were two examples of the breed. Starlighardtop Coup steering Panoramic vision Seats centered between Second its the price you pay for getting something if you really want it. A 49 has the 245 engine. Early Commanders still used babbited rods and main journals of the 245 was considerably larger than the 226. Back in 2000, NADA gave the 1949 Land Cruiser a low-to-high value range of $2,850-$7,475, with "average retail" landing at $5,325. Chief engineer Gene Hardig discussed the request with E. T. Reynolds. If they were near them, they would be all rusted out first off. to drive as well as to look at. If I wanted it, Id drive over Snoqualmie Pass and check it out myself. For 1956, an upscale President Classic sedan was offered. -Vehicle is on consignment and at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If you would like a FREE 1958 Studebaker truck red interior is black manual windows the engine is 1975 500 Cadillac engine rebuilt new carburetor transmission is a 400 turbo rebuilt new radiator manual doors frame work undercarriage is a 1985 Chevy 1 ton 30 series all new 1963 STUDEBAKER GRAN TURISMO IT IS VERY SOLID BODY, FRAME FLOORS AND TRUNK. With some attention this would be a handsome car, gutless, but handsome. Suicide Doors. I was told this is the original miles, 12,000. Commanders reverted to single headlamps in the final model year of 1966. I love biking cyl., 226.2 cu.in., 100 h.p. The front grille bars had 5 small vertical fins each to differentiate them from the earlier model. COMMANDER (6 cyl., 245.6 When the cover was removed, it looked like one was still there ! Coup Background [ edit] $12,500 Dealership CC-1632631 1949 Studebaker Pickup 1949 Studebaker 3/4 ton Pickup 6 cyl manual trans. Im to deep into my current project or I might go after this one. But that was in terms of display prototypes whereas Studebaker had new 47 models in their showrooms by the Summer of 1946. In addition to offering its Land Cruisers in the Commander and President lines, for 1941 Studebaker introduced the ultra-luxurious Skyway Land Cruiser which featured a slightly curved single-pane windshield, rear fender skirts and premium details and fabrics. After World War II, Studebaker offered two automobiles, the Champion and the Commander, with the latter targeted at those who wanted a more upscale automobile. Love burnouts , 2 seater topless cars Haggle Me (855) 232-1831. This rare and desirable bullet-nose Starlight coupe is the top-of-the-line Commander model. It is truly one of a kind. Yet they get away with it. If this Stude were 225 miles from me, and I wanted it, Id probably drive over too. We loved it, but by 45,000 miles we were hearing death rattles from the main bearings. Restored in 2007. When the prototype convertible was no longer needed, engineer E. T. Reynolds ordered the car to be stripped and the body sent to the secret graveyard at the company's proving grounds west of South Bend. The Land Cruiser was introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair as an extensively streamlined sedan. THIS CAR IS IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION. These Commanders are a totally different car from a Champion heavier frame and suspension, bigger brakes, entire drive train is bigger and stronger. Studebaker Champion Commander Shop Manual 1947, 1948, and 1949; published by the Studebaker Corporation, 252 pages. The steps are snugly Deluxe Starts, runs and drives. Really nice car. But 1950 saw the Next Look in Cars" Studebakers answer to the other manufacturer's 1949 models. All original 1960 Studebaker Champ Pickup. This car DOES NOT RUN and has been sitting in a barn for a long time but out of the weather 1950 Studebaker Champion 14,000 obo All these items are new within the last two years. Problem is a lot of restomods are done by amitures with sawsalls, cutting touches and no planing, Which lends credence to what Ken is saying, hes not wrong and many cars are left ruined by this kind of work. Not Many Left From last 2 months of production. That being said, this car would be really neat with a nice Chevy LS ,New paint, wider steel wheels, stock caps! Solid project Please N, This 1954 Studebaker Commander Restomod is really the best of everything. Chilton Automotive Multi-Guide, Spring 1931, p. 193. They not only accomplished that but then went on to establish new records up to 25,000 miles (40,000km). The interior is in generally useable condition, but it would be nice to return it to its former glory. 1949 Studebaker Commander. 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles for Sale. 1947-49 models would be changed little from year to year, with updates to grilles and such being the main items. No more slippery running boards! New tires and wheels. I only do it when the weather is convenient! I have seen a 50 clip on a 49. Production Land Cruisers began to appear in dealer showrooms in the fall of 1933 as 1934 models. Many of the same aerodynamic features of the car were shared with Pierce-Arrow's Silver Arrow show car that also debuted at the fair when Studebaker assumed operations of Pierce-Arrow in 1928. un restored cars orig also comes with a fresh painted complete barn find in green will run.. and drive with stor Studebaker Champ Pick Up Truck for sale. :-) My grandmother had the foresight to have put a shower curtain and two old towels down for my mom to lie on. Regal Deluxe 4 Find new and used 1949 Studebaker Commander Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Wouldnt work; completely different design `50-`51. We had a 50 Studebaker that Dad bought new. The shorter wheel based Champion Starlight Coupe looked better, to my mind, the big difference being the trunk length. *We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only *Please Call First and talk to one For Sale if the ad is up Great and rare restoration project. This car restored would hold its own in any collection. Legendary designer Virgil Exner turned his pen to designing the Starlight, and its design seems to have attracted as many detractors as admirers. Comes with additional professionally rebuilt to like new condition, extra engine, transmission, and rear end. overdrive, or stay below 50 mph. No front seat, or lo. Good luck with the sale. In 1955, Studebaker reintroduced the President name for its premium models and 'Commander' was applied to the mid-range products. Classifieds for 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles. Studebaker introduced the Champion in 1939, and the Commander line was again repositioned, now as the mid-range vehicle. Studebaker distinctions for '49. The more that I look at the car, the more I have to wonder just how amazing it must have been to travel in the back seat. Just 1,702 copies of that body style would be built even though pent-up demand for new cars was high then, making this a rare find today. The back window and back of the car have always reminded me of what a submersible should look like. Additional structural reinforcements were needed to reduce body flexure. Studebaker Gasser: Tubbed 2150 M/T Small Block 355 CI, Roller 700 Lift/Cam 12 to 1 compression, ALum Brodix HEads 202 Valve Steel Crank, 9" Rear End 488 Asking $20,000 or best offer, 1950 Studebaker rat pickup chopped channeled and shortened suicide doors 400 SBC with th350 transmission nice stereo 10k OBO sweet patina. In. I dont do it because of emissions Extremely beautiful vehicle with 65,370 original miles, every . if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_4',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_5',148,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0_1'); .large-leaderboard-2-multi-148{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}The seller may be able to find the title, but its currently MIA amongst all his fathers paperwork. It featured reverse gear lock-out, hill-holder, anti-creep and a locking torque converter which allowed direct drive with virtually no converter power loss in high gear. Regal 12 volt. Very relaxing and Ive got a cargo trailer to attach for grocery runs when gas gets too much to justify driving my truck (Im dreading that day but fear its looming on the horizon). 1949 Studebaker Commander. Zip Code. It only required 2psi (0.14bar) of pressure to turn the steering wheel but it was noisy. Find 18 used Studebaker Commander as low as $12,950 on Carsforsale.com. When the other items ran their course, they were replaced by non-tri-star items. 1928 Studebaker Commander in Cadillac, MI Someone buy this car, return it to glory, and show it off. It is an amazingly well built car, in terms of fit and finish, compared with a low priced three of the time. Deluxe 4 Door Sedan The trucks are America's newest and finest-the WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars, 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan, Suicide Doors, Just needs a little TLC, Both Run and Drive. V8, Automatic, Power Steering & Brakes. The wheel covers, back-up light lenses, radio delete plate, horn button and the rear ashtray on the Starliner/Starlight coupeall had this emblem. Also has 2.5" Aluminized Magnaflow muffler, dual in/out, # 11386.This truck is a rocket - the "fun-est" thing I have ever driven. Good Condition! In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. The interior has been refinished in beautiful tan houndstooth using NOS materials. Their classi. STP oil treatment was first introduced in 1952 as a product of Chemical Compounds Inc. of St. Joseph, Missouri. Not really, unless you consider a car showing up half a grade or so lower than the sellers representation a burn job. What it DID get was faithful oil changes and other maintenance its whole life. [1]:p259, In Australia, a crew of three drivers led by Norman "Wizard" Smith tackled overland records using a Commander roadster. MADE ONLY 3 year only cars with retractable roof, from 1963-1965. Selling a classic 1955 Studebaker Commander. After a four-year run, The President models, in turn, were dropped at the end of 1958 to make way for the new compact Lark model. This engine didnt have speed but the torque was unreal. Extremely beautiful vehicle with 65,370 original miles, every. I dont; its almost a given, and I factor it in. Cheaper than airfare and more reliable than a test drive. New headroom! These new colors included green, blue and tan as well as an opulent silver-gray. V-8, the added structural weight increased the car's 0-60 mph acceleration time to an unacceptable level. Cadillac V8 - 2800 Miles (Since Build) Youve probably never seen a RatRod like this one before! We, 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Custom Pickup TruckVIN: R526530 Do you like old Studebaker trucks? in. The Stude truck came out towing the International. In his advertisement, the owner does make some claims about the book value of this Studebaker, and those are pretty close to the mark. 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. Frame Boxed with Cross bracing a, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. As the story goes, the sellers parents bought this drop-top second-hand sometime after 1949 and kept it running until 1964. sensational new 1949 Studebakers! Considered very radical for the era, it had three-point front styling, popularly known as the "bullet-nose". 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Wagonaire. I recall people used to stand and stare at them in amazement as they passed by wondering which way they were going. [1]:p259, After this, the three cars were closely scrutinised, part by part, and it was established that they were strictly stock automobiles, identical in every respect to those available at any Studebaker showroom. The rear seat, dash, and headliner all look to be quite good, but the front seat will need a new cover, and the door trims could really benefit from reupholstering. In the 1970s, the car was re-discovered behind a South Bend gas station and no longer owned by the former employee. Good chrome, paint and upholstery. This model was built on the longer wheelbase chassis and was a better equipped and more luxurious version of the 4-door Lark and was designed to harken back to the Studebaker Land Cruiser sedans of the late Forties and early Fifties. Whatever work he says hes done to this car was done properly. 4 Door Sedan. The name was applied to various products in the company's line-up from year to year. Suicide Doors. On the hood and trunk, they removed the M-B look-alike and on the Commander, replaced it with a large gold 8 in the middle of a chrome V (basically they removed one of the three arms of the "star", changing it into a "v".) The theory was that if the frame could flex a little, the car would ride better. They glide down the road and comfortably keep up with modern traffic. Deluxe 2 Door Strlhardtop Coup The Champion and Commander are the same from the firewall back except trim. The Commanders engin was 226cid until 1950. For 1947-1953 Studebaker Commander Brake Hose Centric 99855FP 1951 1948 1949 (Fits: Studebaker Commander) $23.17.
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