A restomod done right could be returned back to original, including original parts. HERE is the most The 1954 Land Cruiser sold for $2438. Solid car for the year. That vast expanse of rear glass offers panoramic views in every direction. Its all in the planing and the skill of the modifier. Legendary designer Virgil Exner turned his pen to designing the Starlight, and its design seems to have attracted as many detractors as admirers. 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. Keep in mind that the Studebaker engines of the time did not go 100,000 miles without a rebuild, my fathers 50, same engine, went only 40,000 miles and 4 years before it was toast. That a Studebaker truck and an International truck of the same size went not a mud hole. The Zimmerman (formerly Automobile Driving Museum) in El Segundo CA, next to LAX, has one in museum quality condition which they drive on some Sundays to give visitors a ride around the block. Deluxe 2 Door Sedan I wonder what it would take to get this one in minimally acceptable (drive-able) condition. She demanded 4 more colorful interiors than previously, getting away from the one drab gray pin stripe color of the previous year. There was also a smoother looking instrument panel, doing away with the individually hooded gauges of the previous year. I'm getting rid of my dads 1962 Studebaker Pick Up. Or subscribe without commenting. Spending tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle is a huge deal, and Im not about to get burned. The front grille bars had 5 small vertical fins each to differentiate them from the earlier model. 1947-49 models would be changed little from year to year, with updates to grilles and such being the main items. The President Classic was continued for 19571958, though no longer carrying the "Classic" model name. It retailed for $1,510. Charlie is right about the Studey engines. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Top-trimmed Studebakers from 19551958 went by the Studebaker President name (revived from the prewar President models). Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Land Cruiser (6 Complete car, needs front floor board. We need to step outside our modern paradigm to appreciate cars built for around-town driving, dirt roads, or narrow concrete ribbons. Then it was changed to the 245. Work on both automobiles was authorized prior to the company being placed in receivership in March 1933, and Pierce being sold to investors. . See specifications list in photo section. Run and Drive. A lot of wor. Free shipping for many products! V8, Automatic, Power Steering & Brakes. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? Not show but nice car. 1950 Studebaker R2 Pickup truck on a 1986 Monte Carlo SS chassis. Filters. If this Stude were 225 miles from me, and I wanted it, Id probably drive over too. And i nascar , i dont drive but i am always willing to let someone merge in . . Short block motor and trans still in truck. This would have been around the year 1949 when new cars were impossible to buy. Keep me in the conversation via email. Runs and drives good. And the heart loves it too Studebaker. Like when boating 1962 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette5 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III6 days$2,500Bid Now. Dropped Top: 1949 Studebaker Champion Convertible. 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. The first Commander, in 1927, was a continuation of the mid-range Special Six, with a 226cuin (3.7L) engine. Classifieds for 1949 Studebaker Vehicles. Congratulations on your age Ironically, driving it home, it tossed TWO rods and required a major. After reading all the comments, maybe this car hasnt rolled the speedometer as I thought it probably had. Having driven many miles in quite a few Studebaker trucks, from 1/2 ton up to 2 ton. Filter Results. The Commander is powered by Studebaker's 245ci flathead six-cylinder rated at 102bhp. 15-speed with front/rear suspension. Im a fair-weather bicyclist, too. Free shipping. Virgil Exner was on Loewys staff and designed this. The front styling stayed virtually the same, with a minor redesign of the three points. Ive never understood why people think things are too far away. The front clip does not meet the doors. Early Commanders still used babbited rods and main journals of the 245 was considerably larger than the 226. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Burgandy color. Solid car for the year.Read More. New Whitewall Tires. Deluxe 2 Door Convertible The Land Cruiser debuted at the World's Fair alongside the Silver Arrow, a product of Studebaker's former premium make Pierce-Arrow. 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. The 1950 Champion differed from the Commander, which had a distinctive bumper, carried over from 1949, longer front fenders and large headlight bezels, as well as a distinctive jet-style hood ornament and shared an appearance with the 1949 Ford Sedan. For what its worth, Hagerty suggests a value of around $40K for a good condition car. THE 1963 BEING THE RAREST AND THE MOST COLLECTABLE. The Stude truck came out towing the International. The reason Im selling is because my wife has been out of work for 3 months now and Studebaker commanders .. v8 auto 1 has 68k mile will need fuel pump installed unique rare find of American made history .. 3rd owner ? Shown by appt in Oceanside. You do get a different view No, it would not be really neat with a Chevy LS. . New headroom! Located in Elkart Indiana. 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 wheel covers, back-up light lenses, radio delete plate, horn button and the rear ashtray on the Starliner/Starlight coupeall had this emblem. The 1953 model sold retail for $2316 ($23,457 in 2021 dollars [1]). We hate to see her go. Interior in good condition. They were less well suited to the higher cruising speeds made possible by better roads in later years. 1949 Studebaker Commander 1949 Studebaker Commander. Wonderful car, I have no room, someone jump on this. The original owner was a rep for Colt, and drove the wheels off the car, but never considered getting a newer model. I don't have the time or ability to work o second owner all original miles new tires 2021 tags smog in hand show contact info. Climatizer heating and ventilating, white sidewall tires and wheel to shy away from the 55 Studebakers. IT RETAINS IT'S ORIGINAL STUDEBAKER 289CI V8 ENGINE AND IT'S ORIGINAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. These new colors included green, blue and tan as well as an opulent silver-gray. Love burnouts , 2 seater topless cars Sorry, but Im going to buy a car I havent inspected with my own eyes. 1949 Studebaker coupe, real good body, non original engine. THIS CAR IS IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION. Engine horsepower increased to 127 as the result of a 0.5 compression increase (to 7.5). Midvale, UT 5 years at classiccars.com 3 24,995 1949 Studebaker Truck pickup black manual 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Custom Pickup Truck VIN: R526530 Do you like old Studebaker trucks? And my own situation was similar I bought a 50 Commander that had been sitting for years and got it running.The more I use it, the better it runs and drives several inoperative things have begun working again on their own. See Results. This could be something as simple as a sticking piston ring from the years of inactivity, and it could potentially settle after some ongoing use. 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. The front clip does not meet at the doors. It only required 2psi (0.14bar) of pressure to turn the steering wheel but it was noisy. All original 1960 Studebaker Champ Pickup. Of course it needs work to make it a show car. I was actually born in the back seat of a 1949 Champion, delivered by my grandmother. Not Many Left No, i dont wear the tighties or shoes All wheel disc brakes, hydraulic clutch, and 4 barrel carb. Today, that design is something that is refreshingly different and distinct. The third generation Champion and the Commander were introduced in 1947. No. They not only accomplished that but then went on to establish new records up to 25,000 miles (40,000km). *289 Cu. Frame Boxed with Cross bracing a, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. This is a car youre not likely to see very often in any condition. Studebaker Champion Commander Shop Manual 1947, 1948, and 1949; published by the Studebaker Corporation, 252 pages. For 1956, an upscale President Classic sedan was offered. New paint in 2019. If its operable, I want to drive it. Car runs strong with overdrive. These long-stroke engines were well known for their durability and low-end torque. Popular pricing guides set the low retail of a 1949 1/2-ton 2R5 at $7,450, the average retail at $13,450 and high retail at $30,500. Vintage A/C and heat. New tires and wheels. Body is straight a deep shiny black paint. Studebaker began using the Commander name in 1927[1]:p258 and continued to use it until 1964, with the exception of 1936 and 1959-63. Comes with complete matching 4D parts c, Vehicle has been Sold, Check back with us we may have others, that just came in and you can have fir. Solid car for the year. 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. Wow, that was a thrill! 6 cylinder, 3 speed. Always enjoy reading comments from car guys with experience Runs and drives nice. Production Land Cruisers began to appear in dealer showrooms in the fall of 1933 as 1934 models. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. in. LoL. Haggle Me (855) 232-1831. Raymond Loewy and his firm did the design work and would go on to help Studebaker with several cars into the 1960s, including the Avanti. Dont give me too much credit This car restomodded would be rockin at cars and coffee. Please Note The Following *Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Used 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk Grand Torisimo Classic Original Rare Car OAK LAKE RV SALES FULL SERVICE SHOP & CAMPGROUND 1962 Grand Torisimo Features and Options: Classic 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk Grand Torisimo *289 V8 o 1962 Studebaker Champ 8' long bed 3/4 ton pickup. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Advance Auto carries over 85 aftermarket parts for your 1949 Studebaker Commander, along with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. will get toasted early, unless you have Sales in 1951 skyrocketed, an increase of almost 12,000 over 1950. With some attention this would be a handsome car, gutless, but handsome. engine, a 700 R4 automatic trans replaced the original 2 speed trans, power steering, manual brakes, Cold Vintage air conditioning. Starlighardtop Coup Everything works as it should. The seat is missing other then that it looks all there. 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. It was always kept out of the elements but moved from barn to shed more than once. PARTS PRICES 1949 Studebaker Commander. Barn Finder Ken spotted this Starlight for us, so thank you so much for that Ken. Naturally, there was plenty of work to do to return the car to the land of the living. Like my new Audi, but no electronic read, my 39 MG did have a float in the oil pan, pressing a button on the dash changed the gas gauge to an oil gauge. Not perfect but very nice $5500 obo. Coils springs for 1950 made a world of difference. 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. Hope this one finds a loving home. Their classi. Zip Code. 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 Nice solid 49 Studebaker Commander from Arizona, nice project to restore to original or make it a gasser, no motor or trans,clear Ohio title, asking 4500, Studebaker Miles 121,050.2 Engine 454 Automatic 400 Transmission. but if it were in Indiana, Im sure not flying across the country to look at an $8000 car. CHAMPION (6 cyl., 169.6 cu.in., 80 h.p. The only problem Studebaker had was they were so far ahead of their time few people appreciated them. Clean title. New paint with lots of new parts on car. The two sports roadsters averaged better than 65mph (105km/h) and the sedan, which had flipped on the icy boards during one of the night runs and had been hurriedly repaired, averaged almost 62mph. Cadillac V8 - 2800 Miles (Since Build) Youve probably never seen a RatRod like this one before! Studebaker tried to be the first automaker to offer a post-war car, but Kaiser-Frazer sort of beat them to the punch by a few months. trim rings or discs optional at extra cost on all models. MADE ONLY 3 year only cars with retractable roof, from 1963-1965. 55 commander coupe, 259 v8 3speed OD. That being saidits still a fine example of Streamline Moderne design. 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. 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. There are 98 new and used 1949 to 1962 Studebakers listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $500. 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. They introduce more time-saving, 1950 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe, 1951 Studebaker Commander State 4-Door Sedan, 1952 Studebaker Commander State Convertible, 1953 Studebaker Commander V-8 Regal 4-Door Sedan, 1954 Studebaker Commander V8 Deluxe Starlight Coupe, In 1963, Studebaker again resurrected the Commander name for the 1964 model year, applying it to the next-to-lowest-priced Lark model, the Challenger being below. The floors and rocker panels are shot. Spent 50 years stored in a barn in Southern Illinois. These have been temporarily saved. Now my fast cars just sit in the shop while I go enjoy life at a slower speed. Damned nice car, although, like Chinga-Trailer, Im more of a fan of the bullet-nose to complete the OTT look. He used Pennzoil 30w religiously. The trucks are America's newest and finest-the We joked about cars that had done the ton, or rolled over. This engine didnt have speed but the torque was unreal. Any distance from 32768. From 19371940, the car was classified as the Commander Cruiser and President Cruiser. Otherwise, you would be right, it would have been messy. My dad took our 37 DeSoto up to 60 once. Complete and mostly original. We love ours! 1966 Studebaker Cruiser 283 engine great condition. Clean Title $6000 or best offer Beautiful original car nice paint bright chrome and trim. Buy 1963 STUDEBAKER HAWK GT. 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The Studebaker Champion is an automobile which was produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, from the beginning of the 1939 model year until 1958. 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. No its not a bullet nose, but still pretty cool. Commander 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. The doors are the same from 47-52. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL 289 V8 WITH CHROME VALVE COVERS, ALSO SOME PERFORMANCE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC FUEL P 1955 Studebaker Champion. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. But it never got an engine rebuild. A non-engineering employee requested permission to purchase the complete car, rather than see it rot away at the proving grounds with other, earlier prototypes of other cars and trucks. 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles for Sale. Original 283 engine. Its stunning. $3,000. Hobart, IN 46342 (581 miles away) Related Article. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Ca, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. Self-adjusting brakes Variable ratio "extra-leverage" Ahaha $3,000 Dealership CC-1656610 1951 Studebaker Commander 1951 StudaBaker Commander Bullet Nose! Door Sedan Books list the torque, but I disagree with their stated figures. 1949 STUDEBAKER LAND CRUISER SPECIFICATIONS PRICE Base price: $2,328 Price as optioned: N/A Options: Overdrive, Climatizer heater, whitewall tires, chrome wheel discs, AM radio ENGINE Type: L-head straight-six, cast-iron block and cylinder head Displacement: 245.6 cubic inches Bore x Stroke: 3.312 x 4.750 inches Compression ratio: 6.5:1 Looks like it might have some good bones, though hard to tell. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Magazine Ad* - 1949 - Studebaker Commander Convertible & Champion at the best online prices at eBay! 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). Read More Haggle Me (855) 232-1831 Hobart, IN 46342 (581 miles away) 1 Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. 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. I agree, Scott. Under the hood should be a flathead six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 226 cubic inches and a horsepower output of 94. M-B complained and Studebaker hastily re-designed the emblems. Zoom Classic Cars proudly presents this 1960 Studebaker Hawk. elec .ignition. Solid project Please N, This 1954 Studebaker Commander Restomod is really the best of everything. On a 3,000-mile run from Fremantle to Sydney, they smashed the previous record by 12 hours 23 minutes despite traversing 450 miles through blinding rain, and having to ford a river when a bridge had been washed away. But that was in terms of display prototypes whereas Studebaker had new 47 models in their showrooms by the Summer of 1946. Studebaker built 268,565 cars total for the 1951 model year, of which 124,329 were Commanders (including 38,055 Land Cruisers). I remember when oil-changes were recommended every 1,000 miles. This car restored would hold its own in any collection. 1997 Chevy LT1 engine, NV4500 transmission. + Read More Save Search Saved (0) My Favorite Listings (0) Filters Applied: Studebaker commander Filter by Make & Model (2) Make Abarth (6) AC Acura (21) Advantage (1) Aermacchi (1) Ahrens-Fox (2) Airstream (6) While other manufacturers settled for re-chroming their pre-war models, the 1947 Studebaker, touted as "First by Far with a Postwar Car", had a completely new body. I ride my bike and get a view and a workout simultaneously without having another vehicle to maintain. A lot of work has gone into this classic car. Studebaker was known in the industry for building a stout automobile, one that performed well and withstood the test of time. The first series would have a production run from 1947-49, which included the sellers 49 Commander Regal DeLuxe convertible. Showing low miles. Studebaker placed the name on hiatus at the end of the 1958 model year. 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Deluxe 2 Door Starlighardtop Coup *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. It featured center-opening, rear-hinged rear doors (called "suicide doors" by some) and was powered by the larger of Studebaker's two straight-6 engines. Good Condition! Background [ edit] They glide down the road and comfortably keep up with modern traffic. Has new wood bed and new interior. This is a very nice 55 Stude with a 350 and 350 tranny and a 5 speed stick. Regal Deluxe 2 Door Sedan Filters Sort. of Lucas engine oil stabilizer in the engine on the next oil change. The 51 52 will not. decorator-fabric upholsteries New body colors From last 2 months of production. After all, if only 10% have survived after 73 years, that could equate to maybe just a couple of hundred left. I love biking 1941 Studebaker Commander For Sale Near Lansing Michigan. 1947 Studebaker Champion 2dr---------Solid Oklahoma Car that is complete & good condition overall. the 1949 buy word for thrift that lasts and style that Studebaker Want a `51 cvt.? 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. WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars WeBe Autos (833) 295-3241 Calverton, NY 11933 (422 miles away) Related Article Do not have a title for it; will be selling bill of sale only. If a car is in Indiana and I want it badly enough, Im catching a plane to Indiana. Sign in now to prevent your Saved Listings from expiring. OTOH, fuels in those days contained sulfur, some of which would end up in the crankcase and combined with condensation, the result was sulfuric acid in the oil with predictable dangers. Good chrome, paint and upholstery. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. [1]:p259, In Australia, a crew of three drivers led by Norman "Wizard" Smith tackled overland records using a Commander roadster. 1949 Studebaker Commander. Mercy sakes, you guys that get soon bent out of shape,just because someone has an opinion on what would be fun to do ( upgrade the drive train ) I like the looks of these better than the bullet nose versions. Extremely beautiful vehicle with 65,370 original miles, every . The car was based on the 1953 2-door Starliner hardtop. Regal Until the appearance of the 8-cylinder President in January 1928, all Studebaker cars of the 1920s were sixes. The be, 1952 Studebaker Starlite When you look at Studebaker's automotive history, you have to go back to th, This 1962 Studebaker Champ 1/2 Ton Pickup is a nicely restored half-ton pickup with southern history.