While there are some cars from automotive history which would tend to make rear seat passengers feel claustrophobic due to little or no visibility from the rear seats, the Starlight is not a car that could have that sort of criticism leveled against it. Its all in the planing and the skill of the modifier. Engine horsepower increased to 127 as the result of a 0.5 compression increase (to 7.5). The 1947 Studebaker models were so revolutionary that it had other car builders scurrying back to their drawing boards. The Vehicle was restored by a body shop in OK that repainted the car gold metallic over its original faded beige-colored exterior. Will roll fine to your trailer. Suicide Doors. You do get a different view Considered very radical for the era, it had three-point front styling, popularly known as the "bullet-nose". Solid car for the year. Represented to us as 44,527 actual miles with actual odometer reading on the title as proof. Run and Drive. 1949 Studebaker Commander 1949 Studebaker Commander. 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. Studebaker Automatic Drive was introduced mid-year and was arguably the most advanced automatic transmission of the day. Suicide Doors. American Classics (2) Antiques (0) Classic Trucks (0) Exotics (0) Hot Rods . Th. The doors are the same from 47-52. 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. No. This convertible is listed on eBay in Dallas, Texas with a BIN of $8,500 . 1950 Studebaker R2 Pickup truck on a 1986 Monte Carlo SS chassis. PARTS PRICES Always enjoy reading comments from car guys with experience *289 Cu. 1947 Studebaker Champion 2dr---------Solid Oklahoma Car that is complete & good condition overall. Then a problem with the new (and revolutionary, for its day) mechanical power steering raised its head. 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. Engine compartment, interior very nice. As the story goes, the sellers parents bought this drop-top second-hand sometime after 1949 and kept it running until 1964. The price was raised to $2289. Comes with additional professionally rebuilt to like new condition, extra engine, transmission, and rear end. [2], These sixes were the last descendants of rugged cars designed for poor roads in the early 20th centuryloaded with torque and strong in construction. Im not familiar with these cars but this one has nice body lines. Not many left. HERE is the most 1949 Studebaker Commander. Over 10,000 more Land Cruisers were sold in 1950 than in 1949. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. A couple of thoughts come to mind. It is believed that this motor has never required a rebuild and runs nicely. It cleaned up nicely. It is a 2-door coupe and it has been garage kept for most of it's life. .I guess that means the backseat will have to be reupholstered. With the engine in the car, they didnt. Better off finding one. We loved it, but by 45,000 miles we were hearing death rattles from the main bearings. Driven almost daily. I know the owner of this car, and hes a stand-up Guy. Zoom Classic Cars proudly presents this 1960 Studebaker Hawk. Its grille, designated by some as the "clam digger", was actually a preview of the next generation. :-) My grandmother had the foresight to have put a shower curtain and two old towels down for my mom to lie on. It only required 2psi (0.14bar) of pressure to turn the steering wheel but it was noisy. Restore it to showroom condition and enjoy it. Solid car for the year. The 245 Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Giant Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Marquis Convertible. IT DOES HAVE A COUPLE SMALL SPOTS OF RUST, BUT NOT ROT. LONG 4.75-inch stroke. Showing low miles. A new Straight car. Wonderful car, I have no room, someone jump on this. Sorry, but Im going to buy a car I havent inspected with my own eyes. Commander 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. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Yet they get away with it. The upside-down tri-star was used elsewhere in the car. 1964 Studebaker Commanders most commonly had a dual headlight arrangement which they shared with the Challenger though quad headlamps were optional. Keep me in the conversation via email. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Deluxe 2 Door Coup Comes with body panels to complete the work I cannot, plus the custom paint to match t 1951 Studebaker Champion. engine, a 700 R4 automatic trans replaced the original 2 speed trans, power steering, manual brakes, Cold Vintage air conditioning. They're revolutionary trucks Solid car for the year. Runs and drives nice. In facsimile edition, 2nd printing by Thomas Nelson 1975, Motor Record: Fremantle to Sydney. Regal Deluxe 2 Door This would have been around the year 1949 when new cars were impossible to buy. Older 33" BFG tires. See details, photos and videos of each 1941 Studebaker Commander. It retailed for $1,510. Car is very clean inside and out. COMMANDER (6 cyl., 245.6 new interior, rebuilt motor and rear end, overdrive works will consider auto trades only show contact info. Seven Six Zero 822 For Sale: 1950 Studebaker Champion. Wiring harness Brakes Paint Front and Rear Suspension Tires New Chrome Rebuilt Carb Gas Tank Steering Box show co 1957 Studebaker President Classic. 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]). . Solid car for the year. People older than myself often make comments about how old engines just did not have the life in them that new engines do. Good luck with the sale. From the firewall back the Champion and Commander are the same. 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. Keep me in the conversation via email. In the 1970s, the car was re-discovered behind a South Bend gas station and no longer owned by the former employee. Body is straight a deep shiny black paint. Buy 1963 STUDEBAKER HAWK GT. 24,995 1949 Studebaker Truck pickup black manual It is powered by a completely restored 170hp Flathead Champ engine with 4-speed manual transmission. Solid car for the year. There's nothing subtle about this grocery-getter. Not Many Left 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. Selling as a complete parts car, bill of sale only show contact info. Good to see someones trying to keep this one out of the crusher. Needs a little of everything or nothing at all. New legroom! Actually, Rodney, I remember it vividly. The 1954 Land Cruiser sold for $2438. 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. 1954-1966 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER LARK HAWK WHEEL CYLINDER KIT QTY. Door Sedan All top end parts except carb and distributor. Just wish it could be me. On March 17, 1966, Studebaker shut down production of all vehicles.[6][7]. overdrive, or stay below 50 mph. Even though the car was equipped with the 232 cu. 2016, 2017 and 2018. But it never got an engine rebuild. NO RUST. 6 cylinder, 3 speed. They agreed to let the employee purchase the car on the condition that the employee never sell 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. enclosed inside the doors of the driver's cab! Very unique car I hope someone buys it and takes it to the next level. elec .ignition. Or subscribe without commenting. Before the interstates, most of us never expected to go more than 55 mph. Starts, runs and drives. I can generally tell within 5 minutes if Im buying the car or not. After all, if only 10% have survived after 73 years, that could equate to maybe just a couple of hundred left. I only do it when the weather is convenient! The steps are snugly New carburetor, alternator, converted to 12 volt system. The tranmision is intact. What it DID get was faithful oil changes and other maintenance its whole life. Studebaker was a once proud company, but paid employees too much, had bad management and when it finally got Sherwood Egbert, he made great business moves to save the company, but he died too young. Studebaker was known in the industry for building a stout automobile, one that performed well and withstood the test of time. Regal Deluxe Convertible at 1948's Earls Court in London. IT RETAINS IT'S ORIGINAL STUDEBAKER 289CI V8 ENGINE AND IT'S ORIGINAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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. Category. 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. Last of these cars made last 2 months of production. This car is in great condition. 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. Frame Boxed with Cross bracing a, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. I remember when oil-changes were recommended every 1,000 miles. 1959 STUDEBAKER SILVER HAWK 289 MOTOR FOUR BARRELL POWER BRAKES AIR CONDITION WITH ORIGINAL BUCKET SEAT IN REALLY GREAT SHAPE STRAIGHT DRIVE WITH OVER DRIVE $12.900.00 CONTACT INFO show contact info COULD BE 1949 studebaker champion regal. I had the 50 Commander Starlight. The Land Cruiser suggested price of $2043 included a one-piece curved windshield, an electric clock and carpeting front and rear. 48-49-50- yrs were known to burn oil-later yrs not so much like the bullet nose n starlite coupes 53-4-ken. Regal Deluxe 4 in and see these Studebaker '49er trucks! But that was in terms of display prototypes whereas Studebaker had new 47 models in their showrooms by the Summer of 1946. Call or text. Thats not surprising. I ride my bike and get a view and a workout simultaneously without having another vehicle to maintain. 1955 Studebaker Commander 2 Door OFFERS or TRADES WELCOME) REDUCED to $11500 V8 3-speed on the tree New radial tires Frame-off restoration in 2000 One family owner All original bright work redone New interior Engi PRICE DROP Selling this rare 1949 STUDEBAKER pick up truck. I really like the looks of these. $29990.00 Serious and qualified buyers 59 studebaker lark All stock Flathead 6 cylinder Automatic Great driver! 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. Ran and drove when it was parked in 1982. 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. If it were an $80,000 car, Id hire a marque expert more local to the car to evaluate it. Straight car. Plus, our selection of 1949 Accessories, Body & Wipers parts for your Commander are some of the . sweeping change ever made in truck design since gasoline replaced Door Convertible Hope this one finds a loving home. That being saidits still a fine example of Streamline Moderne design. No front seat, or lo. Studebakers are cool and very unusual. The 1953 model sold retail for $2316 ($23,457 in 2021 dollars [1]). Wouldnt work; completely different design `50-`51. Studebaker coasted along with the old bodies until 1952. I love biking cushions (standard except on Champions), Automatic overdrive, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Studebaker_Land_Cruiser&oldid=1131027787, Articles that may contain original research from January 2021, All articles that may contain original research, Articles needing additional references from September 2011, All articles needing additional references, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from June 2012, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 January 2023, at 05:26. As far as the Stude is concerned, the price seems a little ambitious especially with a title issue. Complete car, needs front floor board. Original interior looks very good as well 109,000 miles 289 V8 hi pro Newly rebuilt motor always been garaged and it shows a great collector car thats fun to drive R 1953 Studebaker Commander, Starliner hardtop. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? Classifieds for 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles. Only 100 of these units were sold before Studebaker began using GM Saginaw type units. (Mercedes-Benz cars were still relatively unknown in America at that time, so most people[who?] The Top 10 best Ford Mustangs ever made. Built in Hamilton, Ontario Canada in Sept. 1965, Sold originally in southern California, registered in Cathedral city. I remember back in the 40s and 50s, most cars with over 80,000 miles on them were considered pretty-well used up, and anything over 100,000 miles was the stuff of legends. 55 commander coupe, 259 v8 3speed OD. Short block motor and trans still in truck. All wheel disc brakes, hydraulic clutch, and 4 barrel carb. Ill tell you what, thats a cool car and an actual barn find! Clean Title $6000 or best offer Beautiful original car nice paint bright chrome and trim. 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. Titled, no motor. Burger X 2. MADE ONLY 3 year only cars with retractable roof, from 1963-1965. 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. The shorter wheel based Champion Starlight Coupe looked better, to my mind, the big difference being the trunk length. $24,995 Dealership CC-1649242 1931 Studebaker Commander Of course it needs work to make it a show car. Spent 50 years stored in a barn in Southern Illinois. Self-adjusting brakes Variable ratio "extra-leverage" Filters Sort. Legendary designer Virgil Exner turned his pen to designing the Starlight, and its design seems to have attracted as many detractors as admirers. After eventually passing through several owners, the car is now in a private collection of Studebaker automobiles. 1949 Studebaker coupe, real good body, non original engine. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. Body in decent shape. Find 18 used Studebaker Commander as low as $12,950 on Carsforsale.com. Believe me, you have my profound respect and admiration. My, how times change. Tshirt , shorts ,sandals and a smile And there's even an adjustable air ride suspensio 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk, 93,000 miles, handsome White and Yellow two-tone paint, nice Gray, Black and White interior, 289 cu in 210 HP V8 with 4 barrel carb, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, dual exhaust, radio delete, dual s One of just 4,356 Golden Hawks produced in 1957, featuring the powerful 289 cubic-inch V8 topped with a McCullough supercharger. Have I ever been burned? Studebaker distinctions for '49 Piston rings 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. 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. easy even for short men! SPONSORED. Filters Clear Filters. Second its the price you pay for getting something if you really want it. Has new wood bed and new interior. I'm getting rid of my dads 1962 Studebaker Pick Up. Here is a nice cruiser or daily driver that you can enjoy and take to the shows and cruise ins. Studebaker Performance, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Studebaker_Commander&oldid=1114340407, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 6 October 2022, at 00:56. But i cant throw paper in the garbage ! New Whitewall Tires. 49 Studebaker Champion convertible. If you want to get rid of the smoke put a qt. Solid car for the year. 2 REAR 13/16" (Fits: Studebaker Commander) $18.99. Burgandy color. Commander Land Cruiser (6 cyl., 226.2 cu.in., 100 h.p. This engine didnt have speed but the torque was unreal. V8, 4sp, 8 lug wheels. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is a, 1949 Studebaker Pickup RatRod Custom - Automatic - 500 C.I. The Champion and Commander are the same from the firewall back except trim. 1947-49 models would be changed little from year to year, with updates to grilles and such being the main items. Manage Settings THE ENGINE HAD A COMPLETE OVERHA 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo V8 3spd, straight body, good interior, runs and drives. 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. Being somewhat geared to manufacturing and mechanical practices, I question why this is such a general observance. I for one, would do the same. Early Commanders still used babbited rods and main journals of the 245 was considerably larger than the 226. Coming or Going? Off the road since 1964 and stored indoors, this drop-top project is available here on Barn Finds Classifieds. Commander flathead six had a The President Classic was continued for 19571958, though no longer carrying the "Classic" model name. spine-saving, cost-saving improvements than any new trucks ever The roads, tires, and brakes, as well as the engines were maxed to their comfortable and/or safe limits at that speed. 1949 Studebaker Commander Pricing Original MSRP N/a Price range N/a Average price on CG $0 YoY price change N/a Date Sep 22 Oct 22 Nov 22 Dec 22 Jan 23 Feb 23 Price (US $) $22,000 $24,000 $26,000 $28,000 $30,000 1951 Studebaker Commander 1950 Studebaker Commander 1949 Studebaker Commander 1948 Studebaker Commander Index Price See more price trends Background [ edit] The first series would have a production run from 1947-49, which included the seller's '49 Commander Regal DeLuxe convertible. If they were near them, they would be all rusted out first off. Considered very radical for the era, it had three-point front styling, popularly known as the bullet-nose. Their classic lines make for one fine hot rod. The name was applied to various products in the company's line-up from year to year. 1930 Studebaker Commander 8 Regal Rumble Seat Roadster (Wentzville, MO) $54,995 oboYou have the pleasure of looking at an extremely rare . of Lucas engine oil stabilizer in the engine on the next oil change. . 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. With some attention this would be a handsome car, gutless, but handsome. A 49 has the 245 engine. Now my fast cars just sit in the shop while I go enjoy life at a slower speed. the axles Low center of gravity "Black light" 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. thrills! Stop That 246ci engine received major work to the fuel system, cooling system, and cylinder head. Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Ca, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. 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. This example is no excep 1959 Studebaker Lark Every muscle car enthusiast knows what an STP sticker looks like.