Chilton Automotive Multi-Guide, Spring 1931, p. 193. 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. *289 Cu. It is all original with 90 percent original paint, having only the hood repainted due to sun fading. Please Note The Following *Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. These are now collectors items. It has been in parades and a four times per year 5 mile drive to keep it running smooth. That a Studebaker truck and an International truck of the same size went not a mud hole. We had a 50 Studebaker that Dad bought new. We may not love the same cars but we are nevertheless bound by the same passion 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. No convertible was offered in 1953. and likely the interior will need a complete restoration. Not running, engine turns. Top-trimmed Studebakers from 19551958 went by the Studebaker President name (revived from the prewar President models). The 1954 Land Cruiser sold for $2438. 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. 1949 Studebaker Commander Unavailable $ 3,000 1949 Studebaker Commander. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. There is much difference betwixt them. It was parked with some sort of an engine issue at what may be 131,000 miles. Stock body, except wheels. Coming or Going? I have seen a 50 clip on a 49. They were the first redesigned post war American cars, 2 years ahead of others. The 51 52 will not. The 1965 Commander shared the quad-headlight system of the Daytona and Cruiser. ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015, It was pristine, and came with a encyclopedia set size pile of maintenance records, detailing ball joint changes and other fairly deep type work. It retailed for $1,510. Ive bought literally scores of vehicles sight-unseen and had them shipped. With some attention this would be a handsome car, gutless, but handsome. 1928 Studebaker Commander in Cadillac, MI As the story goes, the sellers parents bought this drop-top second-hand sometime after 1949 and kept it running until 1964. A lot of work has gone into this classic car. NO RUST. M-B complained and Studebaker hastily re-designed the emblems. Yolo. Huge cabs with nearly 23% increased Selling this clean all original little 54 champion, this car is all original and was ordered with a 6 cylinder, automatic combination which was kinda rare. Keep me in the conversation via email. IT RETAINS IT'S ORIGINAL STUDEBAKER 289CI V8 ENGINE AND IT'S ORIGINAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Find 18 used Studebaker Commander as low as $12,950 on Carsforsale.com. Size for size, wheelbase Over 10,000 more Land Cruisers were sold in 1950 than in 1949. The only problem Studebaker had was they were so far ahead of their time few people appreciated them. At the same time, there was major work performed on the braking system and rear axle. James Nance the idiot running Packard didnt help either when the two companies on death row combined. Price: Best Offer. Barn find . Ran and drove when it was parked in 1982. Suicide Doors. Virgil Exner was on Loewys staff and designed this. Regal NO RUST. My daughters new Mini back in 2001 required oil changes only every 10,000 miles! [3]:p239, In 1929, Studebaker added an 8-cylinder Commander to the range.[4]. The Land Cruiser was introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair as an extensively streamlined sedan. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. With the engine out of the car, they fit. the 1949 buy word for thrift that lasts and style that Not Many Left The problem was, it flexed too much. While a lot of us still change oil every 3,000 miles, the recommendations for most new cars in the past 20-30 years have been more like 6,000-7,500 miles. $3,000. 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. 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. Studebaker coasted along with the old bodies until 1952. 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. Considered very radical for the era, it had three-point front styling, popularly known as the "bullet-nose". We need to step outside our modern paradigm to appreciate cars built for around-town driving, dirt roads, or narrow concrete ribbons. Immediately following World War II, Studebaker dropped its President models, and the Commander again was elevated in the lineup. Represented to us as 44,527 actual miles with actual odometer reading on the title as proof. We love ours! 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Wagonaire. Additional structural reinforcements were needed to reduce body flexure. Starlighardtop Coup 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. The company's leadership mistakenly thought the 2-door sedans, 4-door sedans, and 1954 Conestoga wagon would sell better than the 2-door coupes, so the company's resources were focused on production of the sedans and the wagon. We currently only have 1, priced at $25,000. Do not have a title for it; will be selling bill of sale only. New listings are added daily. The Land Cruiser name officially returned in 1941 and 1942. Free shipping for many products! In a 1953 road test done by Popular Mechanics, the Commander got a 0-60mph of 17.9 seconds and was rated as getting 26.1 mpg at 30mph.[5]. Im glad youre not so we can be friends!, Yeah, i get it ! LoL. Iowa $17,900: 1963 Studebaker Lark . I like the looks of these better than the bullet nose versions. Complete car, needs front floor board. But 1950 saw the Next Look in Cars" Studebakers answer to the other manufacturer's 1949 models. I remember when oil-changes were recommended every 1,000 miles. The owner of this particular car has priced it at $8,500 OBO, which does seem like quite a good buy. They glide down the road and comfortably keep up with modern traffic. ; wb: 123 in.) A lot of wor. Filter Results. The 245 Nice California Jeep for sale. If this Stude were 225 miles from me, and I wanted it, Id probably drive over too. In our town there were two examples of the breed. trim rings or discs optional at extra cost on all models. 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. Door Sedan. 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. Today, that design is something that is refreshingly different and distinct. The Champion nose wont. Having driven many miles in quite a few Studebaker trucks, from 1/2 ton up to 2 ton. But, Studebakers, even the lowest price Champion, were so much better finished than the Ford/Chevy/Plymouth of the time lots of exposed screw heads in the big 3. When the other items ran their course, they were replaced by non-tri-star items. New headroom! The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized Starts, runs and drives. The Top 10 best Ford Mustangs ever made. sweeping change ever made in truck design since gasoline replaced A RARE and cool car retractable roof for surfboards . It has a 307 V8 chevy 4bbl carb and a 200 R4 automatic with switched over drive from a Gran 1966 Studebaker Cruiser 61900 mi. Before the interstates, most of us never expected to go more than 55 mph. Land Cruiser (6 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. 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). ; wb: 123 in.) Its hard, 1949 Studebaker Pickup 1/2 T 6 cyl 3 speed -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 Ple, 1949 Studebaker Commander. Good to see someones trying to keep this one out of the crusher. The Land Cruiser suggested price of $2043 included a one-piece curved windshield, an electric clock and carpeting front and rear. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Here is a nice cruiser or daily driver that you can enjoy and take to the shows and cruise ins. 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. Nothing to be sorry for, Ken. for wheelbase, they're tops in modern design and dollar value. Spending tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle is a huge deal, and Im not about to get burned. 48-49-50- yrs were known to burn oil-later yrs not so much like the bullet nose n starlite coupes 53-4-ken. good interior, front seats non-original. In. New carburetor, alternator, converted to 12 volt system. 2 door sedan. Congratulations on your age In 1955, Studebaker reintroduced the President name for its premium models and 'Commander' was applied to the mid-range products. A restomod done right could be returned back to original, including original parts. but if it were in Indiana, Im sure not flying across the country to look at an $8000 car. 4 Solid car for the year. Actually, Rodney, I remember it vividly. Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. They agreed to let the employee purchase the car on the condition that the employee never sell it. 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. 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. We ranked the 10 best Ferrari models listed on Classics on Autotrader from 2022. 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. 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. That being said, this car would be really neat with a nice Chevy LS ,New paint, wider steel wheels, stock caps! 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. 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. Like a lot of automotive stylists, Exner was influenced by contemporary aircraft designs. 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On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Door Sedan STP oil treatment was first introduced in 1952 as a product of Chemical Compounds Inc. of St. Joseph, Missouri. Sorry, but Im going to buy a car I havent inspected with my own eyes. + 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) probably would never have drawn any connection between the two brands.) All top end parts except carb and distributor. Original 283 engine. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Studebaker distinctions for '49 of Lucas engine oil stabilizer in the engine on the next oil change. The front clip does not meet the doors. This Studebaker was garage kept all its life. engine, a 700 R4 automatic trans replaced the original 2 speed trans, power steering, manual brakes, Cold Vintage air conditioning. No, it would not be really neat with a Chevy LS. Too bad this one is so far away. cushions (standard except on Champions), Automatic overdrive, Classifieds for 1949 Studebaker Vehicles. All in all, many people[who?] 1954-1966 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER LARK HAWK WHEEL CYLINDER KIT QTY. Rear Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Kit Dorman - First Stop x Fits 1949-1953 2R5 (Fits: 1949 Studebaker Commander) $21.96. 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. are of the opinion that the 1954 Land Cruiser was better designed than the 1955 Ultra-Vista wrap around windshield President models. Studebaker placed the name on hiatus at the end of the 1958 model year. 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. If its operable, I want to drive it. good interior, front seats non-original. THE 1963 BEING THE RAREST AND THE MOST COLLECTABLE. Have I ever been burned? on a box or fumbling under the dash panel for servicing! Will appreciate, very RARE. Ive also put power disc brakes on my car but with minimal effort they could go back to stock at any time. This particular Starlight may not be perfect, but it does appear to be a solid car with only a few very minor rust issues. 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. 49 Studebaker Champion convertible. Located in Auburn, Washington, the Studebaker is listed for sale here on Craigslist. 12 volt. Someone told me they had come via Switzerland . The Commander line was extended with the introduction of a lower-priced Custom sub-series, being basically a Champion with a V8 engine. Commander flathead six had a Become a member to add images to your comments. 1949 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe Adam Clarke 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. Commander Land Cruiser (6 cyl., 226.2 cu.in., 100 h.p. . Then a problem with the new (and revolutionary, for its day) mechanical power steering raised its head. Full of lovely paraffin to plug the engine with wax ! Located in Elkart Indiana. A part of American Automotive History, 1959 Studebaker Lark Convertible A very rare American Icon the "Studebaker Lark Convertible." Sorry but without the Bullet-nose its just an ugly car from the front. 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. In January of 2011, a beautifully restored 1951 2R5 sold at RM's Arizona auction for $35,750, putting it well above the $20,000-$30,000 auction estimate. See details, photos and videos of each 1941 Studebaker Commander. cyl., 226.2 cu.in., 100 h.p. If you're looking for a classic Studebaker Commander, look no further than Hemmings, the premiere online classic car dealer of the US! 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. CHAMPION (6 cyl., 169.6 cu.in., 80 h.p. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? I am the second owner (1977). Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Giant Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Marquis Convertible. Beautifully restored and presented in the period-correct shade of Tiara Gold with Arctic White fins. 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. Clean title. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Not perfect but very nice $5500 obo. 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. The car was later modified to 1954-model specifications, and was occasionally driven around South Bend by engineers. Regal Deluxe 2 Door 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. 1949 Studebaker Commander. The steps are snugly They were less well suited to the higher cruising speeds made possible by better roads in later years. The Studebaker company had a problem with the Mercedes-Benz company. The roads, tires, and brakes, as well as the engines were maxed to their comfortable and/or safe limits at that speed. 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. Car runs strong with overdrive. The trucks are America's newest and finest-the Driven almost daily. with something that is different.To each his own. Studebaker also again rolled out an extended wheelbase model of the Commander, the Land Cruiser. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. 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. We, 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Custom Pickup TruckVIN: R526530 Do you like old Studebaker trucks? Frame Boxed with Cross bracing a, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. The design were completely new and very different from prewar cars. Burger X 2. 55 commander coupe, 259 v8 3speed OD. Midvale, UT 5 years at classiccars.com 3 24,995 1949 Studebaker Truck pickup black manual If you want to get rid of the smoke put a qt. Why wait for 2 years and lots of money to have a rig restored that is not as pretty as this one. The floors and rocker panels are shot. Studebaker was known in the industry for building a stout automobile, one that performed well and withstood the test of time. 1949 Studebaker Champion Commander For Sale - Chelsea Cars 1949 Studebaker Champion Commander For Sale Make: Studebaker Model: Champion Commander First Registered: 1949 Price: POA Mileage: Colour: Yellow Engine: Gearbox: Manual Power: LHD/RHD: LHD Additional Features: 1949 Studebaker Champion Commander For Sale 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. Studebaker Automatic Drive was introduced mid-year and was arguably the most advanced automatic transmission of the day. 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles for Sale. I was actually born in the back seat of a 1949 Champion, delivered by my grandmother. Solid car for the year. No. MADE ONLY 3 year only cars with retractable roof, from 1963-1965. However, in late 1952 Studebaker produced one prototype of a 1953 Commander convertible to determine if the model could be profitably mass-produced. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. Solid car for the year.Read More. Ironically, driving it home, it tossed TWO rods and required a major. Just wish it could be me. The existing engine, transmission, and rear end are still working just fine 1942 Studebaker Champion 2 Door Coupe. I'm getting rid of my dads 1962 Studebaker Pick Up. 1950 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION - cars & trucks - by in Highland, IL, 1959 studibaker lark 6 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle in Valley Springs, CA, 1960 STUDEBAKER CHAMP - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle in Pittsville, MD, RARE 1948 Studebaker Champion in Farmington, MI, 1955 Studebaker Commander 2Door Restored (REDUCED) in Williamsport, PA, 1966 Studebaker Cruiser in Rock Island, IN, 1966 Studebaker Cruiser in Rock island, WI, 1947 Studebaker Champion 2dr in Franklin, TN. Studebaker introduced the Champion in 1939, and the Commander line was again repositioned, now as the mid-range vehicle. I had the 50 Commander Starlight. New Champion and Commander sedans, Coups, convertibles - a special extra-long-wheelbase new Land Cruiser - New decorator-fabric upholsteries . The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized Last of these cars made last 2 months of production. Showing low miles. Of course it needs work to make it a show car. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. kind of "lift-the-hood" accessibility makes adjustments Filters. Frame Boxed with Cross bracing also Rack & Pinion Front end with Coil over shocks.Has LS1 Engine & 4L60E 4 speed ove, 1949 Studebaker Custom Pickup Truck Features: Custom Frame Mustang Front End Corvette Rear End Tilt bed Power Steering Power Brakes Cold A/C Custom Chevy 350 with Cam 5-Speed Manual 3,000 Mil, 1949 Studebaker coupe, real good body, non original engine. A new Before the Eisenhower era, there were neither roads nor any real desire to make fast, open road cruisers like even a low-priced junker today will do. WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars. Among Commanders, the convertible made up only 3 percent of production, with 3,770 built. This is a very nice 55 Stude with a 350 and 350 tranny and a 5 speed stick. 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. After all, you get the rar, 1953 &1954, Studebaker Titled non-op coupe with no rust. She demanded 4 more colorful interiors than previously, getting away from the one drab gray pin stripe color of the previous year. I can generally tell within 5 minutes if Im buying the car or not. Built in Hamilton, Ontario Canada in Sept. 1965, Sold originally in southern California, registered in Cathedral city. Overhau, 1949 Studebaker Pickup RatRod Custom - Automatic - 500 C.I. Bring help to push. These new colors included green, blue and tan as well as an opulent silver-gray. Not really, unless you consider a car showing up half a grade or so lower than the sellers representation a burn job. COMMANDER (6 cyl., 245.6 But that was in terms of display prototypes whereas Studebaker had new 47 models in their showrooms by the Summer of 1946. Advance Auto carries over 85 aftermarket parts for your 1949 Studebaker Commander, along with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. That being saidits still a fine example of Streamline Moderne design. 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. 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. They're revolutionary trucks But i cant throw paper in the garbage ! Once again, the Land Cruiser had its own wheelbase, at 119"; the Commander now shared the 115" wheelbase of the Champion models. 1949 Studebaker Commander. Comes with additional professionally rebuilt to like new condition, extra engine, transmission, and rear end. 15-speed with front/rear suspension. Deluxe 4 Door Sedan Straight car. :-) My grandmother had the foresight to have put a shower curtain and two old towels down for my mom to lie on. 24,995 1949 Studebaker Truck pickup black manual It is powered by a completely restored 170hp Flathead Champ engine with 4-speed manual transmission. The interior is in generally useable condition, but it would be nice to return it to its former glory. The interior has been refinished in beautiful tan houndstooth using NOS materials. 1951 Studebaker Champion 4 door - monster truck, rat rod, hot rod, 4 wheel drive - chassis is 1985 C, - Restored 1950 Studebaker Champion 'Bullet Nose' - We acquired this car froma member of the Studeba, 1951 StudaBaker Commander Bullet Nose! It remains my favorite Stude. Sales in 1951 skyrocketed, an increase of almost 12,000 over 1950. That vast expanse of rear glass offers panoramic views in every direction. But it never got an engine rebuild. You would be destroying what is special and unique about this rare and beautiful car, and turning it into just another boring restomod. 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. Manage Settings ; wb: 120 in.) The body is perceived to be straight and has never required any bodywork (at least until now), but the black paint, white convertible top. to shy away from the 55 Studebakers. These have been temporarily saved. We had a 48 Champion Starlite coupe. Dubbed the Economiler, it was marketed for use as a taxicab, again featuring a roomier back seat area than the regular Larks.