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. 1954-1966 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER LARK HAWK WHEEL CYLINDER KIT QTY. cyl., 226.2 cu.in., 100 h.p. Buy 1963 STUDEBAKER HAWK GT. 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. As you might imagine, this problem caused many a late night conference and hasty fixes and tended to give the new model a bad name almost immediately. Older 33" BFG tires. overdrive, or stay below 50 mph. ; wb: 123 in.) in. Door Sedan. 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. Its grille, designated by some as the "clam digger", was actually a preview of the next generation. enclosed inside the doors of the driver's cab! Modern radio/CD. sweeping change ever made in truck design since gasoline replaced The car could easily be driven as it is, but a repaint in that original Plaza Grey would have the car looking 100%. 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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]. 1949 Studebaker Commander. The construction problems were corrected in the 1954 Land Cruiser models with heavier metal in the frames and an additional re-enforcing crossmember. I had a Saturn sc1 that burned a litre every 1000 kilometres started using the Lucas and it stopped using oil altogether. trim rings or discs optional at extra cost on all models. Yolo. 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. Original 283 engine. The main criticism revolved around the length of the deck lid, which many felt made the car look like it was traveling in the wrong direction. No more standing Runs smooth with its 6 cylinder and 6 volt system. The 1965 Commander shared the quad-headlight system of the Daytona and Cruiser. A new For 1956, an upscale President Classic sedan was offered. He used Pennzoil 30w religiously. If I wasnt on the other side of the country Id be looking seriously at this rag-top Stude. 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 ? A part of American Automotive History, 1959 Studebaker Lark Convertible A very rare American Icon the "Studebaker Lark Convertible." Driven almost daily. Haggle Me (855) 232-1831. Deluxe And sometimes the car is even better than expected, such as the mint, lo-mile original Corvair I had shipped up here to Oregon this month from east Texas. Today, that design is something that is refreshingly different and distinct. Want a `51 cvt.? 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 Showing low miles. I love biking The asking price is $7,500 and youll have to come to Deerfield, New Hampshire for the pick-up. But is there a Studebaker tie-in? No more slippery running boards! 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. Hope to read you and the others for many more years Rebuilt engine had no dipstick hole in the block. Chilton Automotive Multi-Guide, Spring 1931, p. 193. Second its the price you pay for getting something if you really want it. Seven Six Zero 822 For Sale: 1950 Studebaker Champion. 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. Over 10,000 more Land Cruisers were sold in 1950 than in 1949. The body has some rust but o 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk Ground up restoration on a rust free car. I only do it when the weather is convenient! Filters Sort. A couple of thoughts come to mind. Wiring harness Brakes Paint Front and Rear Suspension Tires New Chrome Rebuilt Carb Gas Tank Steering Box show co 1957 Studebaker President Classic. Studebaker Automatic Drive was introduced mid-year and was arguably the most advanced automatic transmission of the day. New legroom! (Mercedes-Benz cars were still relatively unknown in America at that time, so most people[who?] Background [ edit] 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. I can generally tell within 5 minutes if Im buying the car or not. Car is very clean inside and out. So obviously I like this one, too. That stuff is fantastic for keeping old engines running. Whats more, your bike doesnt put out any emissions! Otherwise, you would be right, it would have been messy. I recall people used to stand and stare at them in amazement as they passed by wondering which way they were going. Hagerty values way over inflated. This car just stares back at you, asking please save me.. Clean Title $6000 or best offer Beautiful original car nice paint bright chrome and trim. Deluxe 2 Door 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. Solid car for the year. $3,000 Dealership CC-1656610 1951 Studebaker Commander 1951 StudaBaker Commander Bullet Nose! [1]:p259, In Australia, a crew of three drivers led by Norman "Wizard" Smith tackled overland records using a Commander roadster. cu.in., 100 h.p. It is all original with 90 percent original paint, having only the hood repainted due to sun fading. Before the interstates, most of us never expected to go more than 55 mph. 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 1949 buy word for thrift that lasts and style that thrills! Even though the car was equipped with the 232 cu. Snazzy car in the popular slang of the time. Everything works as it should. Regal Commander 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. New top and, 1949 Studebaker Pickup, runs good, great if you want to do more restoring or enjoy it as is. When the current owner purchased the car, it had been sitting since 1979. 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. Like when boating Bring help to push. The Land Cruiser debuted at the World's Fair alongside the Silver Arrow, a product of Studebaker's former premium make Pierce-Arrow. The 1953 model sold retail for $2316 ($23,457 in 2021 dollars [1]). Runs and drives nice. American Classics (2) Antiques (0) Classic Trucks (0) Exotics (0) Hot Rods . 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 theory was that if the frame could flex a little, the car would ride better. Solid car for the year. It has been in parades and a four times per year 5 mile drive to keep it running smooth. kind of "lift-the-hood" accessibility makes adjustments 125k invested, asking $85k. The 50 front will fit 47 thru 49. 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. Among Commanders, the convertible made up only 3 percent of production, with 3,770 built. Free shipping. Im generally a purist but this would make a nice restomod. 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. Yet they get away with it. There was also a smoother looking instrument panel, doing away with the individually hooded gauges of the previous year. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Ca, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. Straight car. Their classi. 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. 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. 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. That 246ci engine received major work to the fuel system, cooling system, and cylinder head. No, i dont wear the tighties or shoes Car runs strong with overdrive. Starts, runs and drives. From 19371940, the car was classified as the Commander Cruiser and President Cruiser. 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. My, how times change. Super fun truck. with something that is different.To each his own. but if it were in Indiana, Im sure not flying across the country to look at an $8000 car. Complete and mostly original. Will appreciate, very RARE. for wheelbase, they're tops in modern design and dollar value. Advance Auto carries over 85 aftermarket parts for your 1949 Studebaker Commander, along with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. The wheel covers, back-up light lenses, radio delete plate, horn button and the rear ashtray on the Starliner/Starlight coupeall had this emblem. 1949 Studebaker Commander. I stop for pedestrians and cyclists Represented to us as 44,527 actual miles with actual odometer reading on the title as proof. Im to deep into my current project or I might go after this one. 4 Door Sedan. 1930 Studebaker Commander 8 Regal Rumble Seat Roadster (Wentzville, MO) $54,995 oboYou have the pleasure of looking at an extremely rare . All top end parts except carb and distributor. As far as the Stude is concerned, the price seems a little ambitious especially with a title issue. 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. Complete car, needs front floor board. ; wb: 120 in.) This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for A RARE and cool car retractable roof for surfboards . Really nice car. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. Iowa $17,900: 1963 Studebaker Lark . elec .ignition. It was always kept out of the elements but moved from barn to shed more than once. 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 But Im not about to give up my reliance on my cars at age 82 especially in these Michigan winters where I live. SPONSORED. Land Cruiser (6 Its all in the planing and the skill of the modifier. They were built on the same frame as the new Starliner and Starlight coupe models but, as with many new models, there were some initial problems, primarily with the fit of the front fenders. Truck looks runs and stops a Rare- 1948 Studebaker Champion- Runs great, Florida Car. $13,995.00 Recent Rat Rod Class winner this past F 1952 Studebaker Champion 4 door with suicide rear doors. M-B complained and Studebaker hastily re-designed the emblems. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. The car is not perfect, but it is a really solid example of a quite unusual and interesting car, and good examples do sell for prices of around $20,000. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Giant Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Marquis 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. This Studebaker was garage kept all its life. the axles Low center of gravity "Black light" This particular Starlight may not be perfect, but it does appear to be a solid car with only a few very minor rust issues. LoL. The Champion and Commander are the same from the firewall back except trim. Price: Best Offer. Barn find . THIS CAR IS IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION. The front clip does not meet at the doors. + 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) Deluxe 4 Door Sedan Im not familiar with these cars but this one has nice body lines. 15-speed with front/rear suspension. . It remains my favorite Stude. Additional structural reinforcements were needed to reduce body flexure. Why wait for 2 years and lots of money to have a rig restored that is not as pretty as this one. The Commanders engin was 226cid until 1950. Congratulations on your age Same owner for past 44 years, driven t, 1955 studebaker truck Project Nice clean Studebaker truck, have title for it. As for this Studabaker Im in the camp of the like it. 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. LONG 4.75-inch stroke. Books list the torque, but I disagree with their stated figures. Do not have a title for it; will be selling bill of sale only. Find new and used 1949 Studebaker Commander Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Truck also has front disk brakes with new wheels and tires. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for In the 1970s, the car was re-discovered behind a South Bend gas station and no longer owned by the former employee. to drive as well as to look at. So just a couple years later, Commander cars were 232 V-8. We currently only have 1, priced at $25,000. 24,995 1949 Studebaker Truck pickup black manual It is powered by a completely restored 170hp Flathead Champ engine with 4-speed manual transmission. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. 1928 Studebaker Commander in Cadillac, MI A 49 has the 245 engine. Better off finding one. It is truly one of a kind. Sorry but without the Bullet-nose its just an ugly car from the front. 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. Nice California Jeep for sale. Coils springs for 1950 made a world of difference. good interior, front seats non-original. New listings are added daily. The body style was shared with the President and Commander series for 1936. 1964 Studebaker Commanders most commonly had a dual headlight arrangement which they shared with the Challenger though quad headlamps were optional. Ran and drove when it was parked in 1982. Studebaker coasted along with the old bodies until 1952. We may not love the same cars but we are nevertheless bound by the same passion Solid car for the year. 1949 Studebaker Commander. Become a member to add images to your comments. on a box or fumbling under the dash panel for servicing! What it DID get was faithful oil changes and other maintenance its whole life. It retailed for $1,510. 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. Plus, our selection of 1949 Accessories, Body & Wipers parts for your Commander are some of the . Deluxe 2 Door Convertible No rust. There were also fewer frame re-enforcements than in subsequent years. Classifieds for 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles. Years ago I bought a 50s Buick wagon with 495,000 miles on it. Ironically, driving it home, it tossed TWO rods and required a major. Legendary designer Virgil Exner turned his pen to designing the Starlight, and its design seems to have attracted as many detractors as admirers. Door Convertible Its been refinished in its original color of Shenandoah Green. the 1949 buy word for thrift that lasts and style that Free shipping. Engine horsepower increased to 127 as the result of a 0.5 compression increase (to 7.5). Filter Results. Overhau Classic Car Deals (844) 676-0714 Cadillac, MI 49601 (1,655 miles away) 15 1949 Studebaker Champion 6 Cyl Free shipping. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. $3,000. Frame Boxed with Cross bracing a, Rare 1949 Studebaker Champion Royal Deluxe convertible. cushions (standard except on Champions), Automatic overdrive, 1949 Studebaker Commander Unavailable $ 3,000 1949 Studebaker Commander. 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, The 1954 Land Cruiser sold for $2438. 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles for Sale. Any distance from 32768. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Deluxe 2 Door Strlhardtop Coup 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. Free shipping. 2 REAR 13/16" (Fits: Studebaker Commander) $18.99. Burgandy color. Ive bought literally scores of vehicles sight-unseen and had them shipped. NO RUST. On March 17, 1966, Studebaker shut down production of all vehicles.[6][7]. 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. But i go to the track to watch my friends 1/4 mile 63000 miles on original 289 cu. . You would be destroying what is special and unique about this rare and beautiful car, and turning it into just another boring restomod. 2016, 2017 and 2018. But 1950 saw the Next Look in Cars" Studebakers answer to the other manufacturer's 1949 models. One was a light green Champion and the other a maroon coloured Commander . This can probably be attributed to the introduction of the lively new Studebaker V8 engine that year. Just saw your comment. Sorry, but Im going to buy a car I havent inspected with my own eyes. Under the hood should be a flathead six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 226 cubic inches and a horsepower output of 94. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Off the road since 1964 and stored indoors, this drop-top project is available here on Barn Finds Classifieds. The Land Cruiser was designated as a body style, and classified in the President model range (C Series) for the year. Starlighardtop Coup 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 first series would have a production run from 1947-49, which included the seller's '49 Commander Regal DeLuxe convertible.