Classic Studebaker Commander for Sale on ClassicCars.com 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. 1949-'53 Studebaker 2R Trucks | Hemmings LoL. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. in.) 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. Extremely beautiful vehicle with 65,370 original miles, every . 1954-1966 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER LARK HAWK WHEEL CYLINDER KIT QTY. It is a 2-door coupe and it has been garage kept for most of it's life. 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 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 ? Everything works as it should. Iowa $17,900: 1963 Studebaker Lark . I stop for pedestrians and cyclists What it DID get was faithful oil changes and other maintenance its whole life. The upside-down tri-star was used elsewhere in the car. Bring help to push. 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. On the Champion, a gold S replaced the 8. Brakes & Brake Parts for 1949 Studebaker Commander 1947-49 models would be changed little from year to year, with updates to grilles and such being the main items. Matching 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup 270 HEMI,& 6PACK, Work of Art. 4 Door Sedan. And the heart loves it too Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is a, 1949 Studebaker Pickup RatRod Custom - Automatic - 500 C.I. As the story goes, the sellers parents bought this drop-top second-hand sometime after 1949 and kept it running until 1964. Love burnouts , 2 seater topless cars So, I frequently wonder how much the vastly-improved longevity of modern engines is due to the elimination of sulfur in our fuels. Yes. Spending tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle is a huge deal, and Im not about to get burned. In contrast, Studebaker also built 4,742 1951 Champion Regal convertibles. Looks like it might have some good bones, though hard to tell. 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Wagonaire. Located in Auburn, Washington, the Studebaker is listed for sale here on Craigslist. If they were near them, they would be all rusted out first off. This convertible is listed on eBay in Dallas, Texas with a BIN of $8,500 . Too bad this one is so far away. Yolo. Sorry but without the Bullet-nose its just an ugly car from the front. Run and Drive. New legroom! Or subscribe without commenting. Super fun truck. Deluxe 2 Door Starlighardtop Coup One of 4612 built 170ci Inline 6 cylinder engine. Restored in 2007. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. If you want to get rid of the smoke put a qt. I have seen a 50 clip on a 49. Commander The Land Cruiser was introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair as an extensively streamlined sedan. Door Sedan. Suicide Doors. 1928 Studebaker, Commander, 6 cylinder, completely restored. 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. 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 body style was shared with the President and Commander series for 1936. New, larger brakes were included in the package, shortening stopping distances by 37ft (11m) according to Motor Trend. Land Cruiser (6 Once again, the Land Cruiser had its own wheelbase, at 119"; the Commander now shared the 115" wheelbase of the Champion models. In facsimile edition, 2nd printing by Thomas Nelson 1975, Motor Record: Fremantle to Sydney. Body in decent shape. Being somewhat geared to manufacturing and mechanical practices, I question why this is such a general observance. But that was in terms of display prototypes whereas Studebaker had new 47 models in their showrooms by the Summer of 1946. . Im glad youre not so we can be friends!, Yeah, i get it ! Until the appearance of the 8-cylinder President in January 1928, all Studebaker cars of the 1920s were sixes. Seven Six Zero 822 For Sale: 1950 Studebaker Champion. Over 10,000 more Land Cruisers were sold in 1950 than in 1949. The interior is in generally useable condition, but it would be nice to return it to its former glory. Just wish it could be me. . 48-49-50- yrs were known to burn oil-later yrs not so much like the bullet nose n starlite coupes 53-4-ken. 1949 Studebaker Classic Cars for Sale - Classics on Autotrader with something that is different.To each his own. 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. The President Classic used the longer 120.5" wheelbase of the Hawks, and like the 19471950 Land Cruisers used the additional length to create a roomier rear passenger area. Hagerty values way over inflated. The design were completely new and very different from prewar cars. Built in Hamilton, Ontario Canada in Sept. 1965, Sold originally in southern California, registered in Cathedral city. The 51 52 will not. They agreed to let the employee purchase the car on the condition that the employee never sell it. Fits 1947-1953 Studebaker Commander Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Kit Front Dorman (Fits: 1949 Studebaker Commander) $11.80. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. Its a head turner And yes we have the Title for it! Located in Elkart Indiana. Ran and drove when it was parked in 1982. Regal Deluxe 4 $3,000 Dealership CC-1659960 1949 Studebaker Antique 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. This example is no excep 1959 Studebaker Lark Every muscle car enthusiast knows what an STP sticker looks like. 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. It remains my favorite Stude. Really nice car. Engine compartment, interior very nice. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. One more here for the bullet nose this one lacks. The 1952 Land Cruiser was the last to use real glass for the tail and parking light lenses. 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. Studebaker distinctions for '49. Older 33" BFG tires. Straight car. No its not a bullet nose, but still pretty cool. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. 2 Door Sedan This car just stares back at you, asking please save me.. And thats OK. Not everyone does. Second its the price you pay for getting something if you really want it. 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. This would have been around the year 1949 when new cars were impossible to buy. The Land Cruiser debuted at the World's Fair alongside the Silver Arrow, a product of Studebaker's former premium make Pierce-Arrow. Studebaker introduced the Champion in 1939, and the Commander line was again repositioned, now as the mid-range vehicle. [3]:p239, In 1929, Studebaker added an 8-cylinder Commander to the range.[4]. But it never got an engine rebuild. THE ENGINE HAD A COMPLETE OVERHA 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo V8 3spd, straight body, good interior, runs and drives. 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. The front grille bars had 5 small vertical fins each to differentiate them from the earlier model. This can probably be attributed to the introduction of the lively new Studebaker V8 engine that year. The Commanders engin was 226cid until 1950. Immediately following World War II, Studebaker dropped its President models, and the Commander again was elevated in the lineup. Starts, runs and drives. HERE is the most All original 1960 Studebaker Champ Pickup. So obviously I like this one, too. For the 1961, Studebaker added a Lark model, the Cruiser, which continued through the 1966 model year. The theory was that if the frame could flex a little, the car would ride better. Showing low miles. A longer wheelbase version of the Lark sedan was offered for fleet sales. The tranmision is intact. Believe me, you have my profound respect and admiration. New headroom! I dont; its almost a given, and I factor it in. If I wanted it, Id drive over Snoqualmie Pass and check it out myself. For 1947-1953 Studebaker Commander Brake Hose Centric 99855FP 1951 1948 1949 (Fits: Studebaker Commander) $23.17. Today, this respected resource pegs the range at $7,250-$31,600, with average retail being $18,100. As for this Studabaker Im in the camp of the like it. I like the looks of these better than the bullet nose versions. Not Many Left Antique cars for sale came with land I purchased .great project for the right person.make offer! The seat is missing other then that it looks all there. Hi there I'm selling my 1955 Studebaker presidential Speedster Super rare rare car only 2200 made in 1955 this is a true barn find car has been sitting for a long time behind a barn car is all original matching number engine 259 cubic inc 1948 Chev Chopped Top, Hot Rod, Rat Rod 350/700R4 Impala front and rear frame, Aftermarket gauges, Completely Wired, Runs Great. New paint with lots of new parts on car. All studebaker cars . 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. The only problem Studebaker had was they were so far ahead of their time few people appreciated them. ; wb: 120 in.) See specifications list in photo section. Climatizer heating and ventilating, white sidewall tires and wheel $12,500 Dealership CC-1632631 1949 Studebaker Pickup 1949 Studebaker 3/4 ton Pickup 6 cyl manual trans. I'm getting rid of my dads 1962 Studebaker Pick Up. Studebaker Commander Classic Cars for Sale - Autotrader Classics 1941 Studebaker Commander For Sale Near Lansing Michigan | Gateway 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. 1949 Studebaker coupe, real good body, non original engine. It is truly one of a kind. 1930 Studebaker Commander 8 Regal Rumble Seat Roadster (Wentzville, MO) $54,995 oboYou have the pleasure of looking at an extremely rare . From the firewall back the Champion and Commander are the same. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk This has 76,000 miles, automatic. Haggle Me (855) 232-1831. 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 had a Saturn sc1 that burned a litre every 1000 kilometres started using the Lucas and it stopped using oil altogether. SPONSORED. $29990.00 Serious and qualified buyers 59 studebaker lark All stock Flathead 6 cylinder Automatic Great driver! Last of these cars made last 2 months of production. Classifieds for 1949 Studebaker Vehicles. Its been refinished in its original color of Shenandoah Green. Call or text. $3,000 Dealership CC-1656610 1951 Studebaker Commander 1951 StudaBaker Commander Bullet Nose! 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. In 1955, Studebaker reintroduced the President name for its premium models and 'Commander' was applied to the mid-range products. The shorter wheel based Champion Starlight Coupe looked better, to my mind, the big difference being the trunk length. Wonderful car, I have no room, someone jump on this. A part of American Automotive History, 1959 Studebaker Lark Convertible A very rare American Icon the "Studebaker Lark Convertible." Legendary designer Virgil Exner turned his pen to designing the Starlight, and its design seems to have attracted as many detractors as admirers. Deluxe 2 Door Convertible 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. 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. Another odd thing, was the valve covers on the old nailhead refused to release. Production Land Cruisers began to appear in dealer showrooms in the fall of 1933 as 1934 models. It was parked with some sort of an engine issue at what may be 131,000 miles. R1 V8 *4 Speed Manual *Recently Rebuilt Single 4 Barrel Carburetor *Recently Rebuilt Power Steering *Recently Rebuilt Power Front Disc Brakes *Air Conditioning *1 of 91 Produced w/ A/C & 4 Speed * 1963 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire, rare sliding roof wagon, Green Metallic with matching interior, 259 cu in 140 HP V8, 3-speed transmission, fully serviced, funky and fun! The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized Similar one in museum in South Bend. Selling as a complete parts car, bill of sale only show contact info. studebaker_champion_commander_shop_manual_1947_1948_1949 My own personal requirement on any deal is that I have to be able to speak personally on the phone with the owner of the vehicle. 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. Studebaker. IT DOES HAVE A COUPLE SMALL SPOTS OF RUST, BUT NOT ROT. sweeping change ever made in truck design since gasoline replaced The Studebaker Land Cruiser is an automobile that was produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana (United States) from 19341954. Midvale, UT 5 years at classiccars.com 3 24,995 1949 Studebaker Truck pickup black manual 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. Someone told me they had come via Switzerland . 1948 Studebaker Commander | Auto Barn Classic Cars Truck looks runs and stops a Rare- 1948 Studebaker Champion- Runs great, Florida Car. 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. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for Nothing to be sorry for, Ken. *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. New tires and wheels. The doors are the same from 47-52. 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. 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. Commander Stock body, except wheels. For what its worth, Hagerty suggests a value of around $40K for a good condition car. Regal Deluxe 2 Door Sedan The owner of this particular car has priced it at $8,500 OBO, which does seem like quite a good buy. 1964 Studebaker Commanders most commonly had a dual headlight arrangement which they shared with the Challenger though quad headlamps were optional. Piston rings Coming or Going? People older than myself often make comments about how old engines just did not have the life in them that new engines do. Buy 1963 STUDEBAKER HAWK GT. Regal We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. CHAMPION (6 cyl., 169.6 cu.in., 80 h.p. The 1947 Studebaker models were so revolutionary that it had other car builders scurrying back to their drawing boards. We have been working on such a project for the last few y, 1949 STUDEBAKER PICKUP AWDALL BODY WORK DONE, NO RUST AND PAINTED IN CORVETTE SILVER.BODY RETRO FITTED ONTO AN AWD OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA CHASSIS.POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS.4.3L V. With the engine out of the car, they fit. If this Stude were 225 miles from me, and I wanted it, Id probably drive over too. Door Convertible Over 10,000 more Land Cruisers were sold in 1950 than in 1949. Short block motor and trans still in truck. Virgil Exner was on Loewys staff and designed this. Find new and used 1949 Studebaker Commander Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. In the upper part, the Commander had a gold 8 while the Champion a gold S. the 1949 buy word for thrift that lasts and style that thrills! of Lucas engine oil stabilizer in the engine on the next oil change. This car is in great condition. This car restored would hold its own in any collection. Only 100 of these units were sold before Studebaker began using GM Saginaw type units. But Im not about to give up my reliance on my cars at age 82 especially in these Michigan winters where I live. Free shipping. Their inbuilt durability and toughness gained them great renown under worldwide conditions. Not perfect but very nice $5500 obo. Classifieds for 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles. Advance Auto carries over 85 aftermarket parts for your 1949 Studebaker Commander, along with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. A few years in the future, Studebaker would be the American distributor for that brand, but in 1953, the M-B tri-star emblem was turned upside down and put on the front and rear of Studebaker cars, minus the encircling ring. That being saidits still a fine example of Streamline Moderne design. 1955 Studebaker Commander in Christiansburg, VA This Studebaker was garage kept all its life. Deluxe 4 Door Sedan 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. The Commander was the company's mainstream product, the Studebaker Champion was the junior model, and other models were short lived or renamed as market conditions required. Self-adjusting brakes Variable ratio "extra-leverage" Comes with additional professionally rebuilt to like new condition, extra engine, transmission, and rear end. thrills! In his advertisement, the owner does make some claims about the book value of this Studebaker, and those are pretty close to the mark. Im selling my 1962 Studebaker Lark 2dr 6cyl automatic trans, with 65,000 orig miles and I have a clean title. Very unique car I hope someone buys it and takes it to the next level. 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. My dad took our 37 DeSoto up to 60 once. Off the road since 1964 and stored indoors, this drop-top project is available here on Barn Finds Classifieds. PARTS PRICES The 1928 GB Commander was a descendant of the Big Six, being powered with the proven 354cuin (5.8L) engine, modified to deliver 75bhp (56kW; 76PS) at 2400rpm. The President Classic was continued for 19571958, though no longer carrying the "Classic" model name. Please Note The Following *Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. And i nascar , i dont drive but i am always willing to let someone merge in . Overhau Classic Car Deals (844) 676-0714 Cadillac, MI 49601 (1,655 miles away) 15 1949 Studebaker Champion 6 Cyl New Whitewall Tires. New listings are added daily. Its all in the planing and the skill of the modifier. Solid car for the year. 1949 Studebaker Champion Classic Cars for Sale Classifieds for 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles. Hope this one finds a loving home. (Mercedes-Benz cars were still relatively unknown in America at that time, so most people[who?] sensational new 1949 Studebakers! overdrive, or stay below 50 mph. The 50 front will fit 47 thru 49. Not Many Left: 1949 Studebaker Commander Convertible Russ Dixon 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. Studebaker placed the name on hiatus at the end of the 1958 model year. Do not have a title for it; will be selling bill of sale only. Studebaker 1949 - Classic Car Catalogue New carburetor, alternator, converted to 12 volt system. spine-saving, cost-saving improvements than any new trucks ever A restomod done right could be returned back to original, including original parts. This is where I sat down and read the whole maintenance history. It has an honest 46,345 miles and has never seen rain. 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. 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. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. That stuff is fantastic for keeping old engines running. PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BEFORE CONTACTING ME! Solid car for the year.Read More. Better off finding one. I ride my bike and get a view and a workout simultaneously without having another vehicle to maintain. Represented to us as 44,527 actual miles with actual odometer reading on the title as proof. After all, if only 10% have survived after 73 years, that could equate to maybe just a couple of hundred left. Will appreciate, very RARE. Even though the car was equipped with the 232 cu. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. Ahaha The price was raised to $2289. Studebaker Champion - Wikipedia Naturally, there was plenty of work to do to return the car to the land of the living. Work on both automobiles was authorized prior to the company being placed in receivership in March 1933, and Pierce being sold to investors. 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. Run and Drive. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Im not familiar with these cars but this one has nice body lines. After eventually passing through several owners, the car is now in a private collection of Studebaker automobiles. We can ship to your location. If thats what it takes, thats what it takes. Top-trimmed Studebakers from 19551958 went by the Studebaker President name (revived from the prewar President models). No, it would not be really neat with a Chevy LS. I recycle but realise that whatever i do as an individual is instantly negated by corporate ! It was a full-size car in its first three generations and a mid-size car in its fourth and fifth generation models, serving as the junior model to the Commander . Not a perfect but solid 1938 Studebaker President Coupe For Sale $7,500 or Trade Complete car Flat Head Straight 8 engine Standard transmission on floor Rough but Rare car Call or text Reuben the owner at 830-534-6582 or email at [emailprotected] Tell him Gary Greer sen 1941 Studebaker Commander 6 cylinder standard shift. If interested Please SEND me a phone number for a return phone call. These long-stroke engines were well known for their durability and low-end torque. The Stude truck came out towing the International. Same owner for past 44 years, driven t, 1955 studebaker truck Project Nice clean Studebaker truck, have title for it.