Chilton Automotive Multi-Guide, Spring 1931, p. 193. Older 33" BFG tires. $29990.00 Serious and qualified buyers 59 studebaker lark All stock Flathead 6 cylinder Automatic Great driver! A new Considered very radical for the era, it had three-point front styling, popularly known as the bullet-nose. We may not love the same cars but we are nevertheless bound by the same passion Studebaker horses! 2 REAR 13/16" (Fits: Studebaker Commander) $18.99. The only problem Studebaker had was they were so far ahead of their time few people appreciated them. 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I love biking 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Wagonaire. Regal Deluxe 2 Door Sedan 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. I like the looks of these better than the bullet nose versions. Just wish it could be me. In his advertisement, the owner does make some claims about the book value of this Studebaker, and those are pretty close to the mark. Comes with body panels to complete the work I cannot, plus the custom paint to match t 1951 Studebaker Champion. PARTS PRICES This is where I sat down and read the whole maintenance history. Just saw your comment. The name was applied to various products in the company's line-up from year to year. Years ago I bought a 50s Buick wagon with 495,000 miles on it. 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. We ranked the 10 best Ferrari models listed on Classics on Autotrader from 2022. There are 98 new and used 1949 to 1962 Studebakers listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $500. The first Commander, in 1927, was a continuation of the mid-range Special Six, with a 226cuin (3.7L) engine. Regal Restored rebuilt engine 3,900 miles new interior. 12 volt. The 51 52 will not. The 1965 Commander shared the quad-headlight system of the Daytona and Cruiser. There was also a smoother looking instrument panel, doing away with the individually hooded gauges of the previous year. The Land Cruiser debuted at the World's Fair alongside the Silver Arrow, a product of Studebaker's former premium make Pierce-Arrow. Regal I dont; its almost a given, and I factor it in. had. Good chrome, paint and upholstery. It is an acquired taste that I never understood until I bought a Model T flatbed. 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. For the 1961, Studebaker added a Lark model, the Cruiser, which continued through the 1966 model year. 6 cylinder, 3 speed. Good to see someones trying to keep this one out of the crusher. Studebaker kept the 245 for Trucks, large and pickups until 1960. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. When the current owner purchased the car, it had been sitting since 1979. Life is very different at 45mph. Over 10,000 more Land Cruisers were sold in 1950 than in 1949. Driven almost daily. Solid car for the year. In facsimile edition, 2nd printing by Thomas Nelson 1975, Motor Record: Fremantle to Sydney. ; wb: 112 The 245 Hagerty values way over inflated. Until the appearance of the 8-cylinder President in January 1928, all Studebaker cars of the 1920s were sixes. 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. Their classi. Ahaha The roads, tires, and brakes, as well as the engines were maxed to their comfortable and/or safe limits at that speed. But i go to the track to watch my friends 1/4 mile Regal Deluxe 2 Door Sedan 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. Will roll fine to your trailer. $3,000 Dealership CC-1659960 1949 Studebaker Antique 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. (Mercedes-Benz cars were still relatively unknown in America at that time, so most people[who?] So just a couple years later, Commander cars were 232 V-8. 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. Shown by appt in Oceanside. Im selling my 1962 Studebaker Lark 2dr 6cyl automatic trans, with 65,000 orig miles and I have a clean title. 1949 Studebaker Commander VIN: 4375569 condition: fair cylinders: 6 cylinders delivery available drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 31146 paint color: blue size: mid-size title status: clean transmission: manual type: convertible WILL NOT REPLY TO RANDOM EMAILS.. From 19371940, the car was classified as the Commander Cruiser and President Cruiser. We need to step outside our modern paradigm to appreciate cars built for around-town driving, dirt roads, or narrow concrete ribbons. Suicide Doors. These long-stroke engines were well known for their durability and low-end torque. The Land Cruiser was introduced at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair as an extensively streamlined sedan. Sales in 1951 skyrocketed, an increase of almost 12,000 over 1950. 1949 to 1962 Studebaker Vehicles for Sale. The Zimmerman (formerly Automobile Driving Museum) in El Segundo CA, next to LAX, has one in museum quality condition which they drive on some Sundays to give visitors a ride around the block. 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. 63000 miles on original 289 cu. This car is 225 miles from me (I tipped BF to this car.) Do not have a title for it; will be selling bill of sale only. 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. I remember when oil-changes were recommended every 1,000 miles. It is believed that this motor has never required a rebuild and runs nicely. Another odd thing, was the valve covers on the old nailhead refused to release. In most cases where people say Id buy this if it werent so far away, I suspect they wouldnt actually buy it if it were two blocks away. 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. kind of "lift-the-hood" accessibility makes adjustments The front clip does not meet at the doors. I dont care for many models of cars but wish to share with any car owner Considered very radical for the era, it had three-point front styling, popularly known as the "bullet-nose". Whats more, your bike doesnt put out any emissions! Truck also has front disk brakes with new wheels and tires. Its a head turner And yes we have the Title for it! Really nice car. 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. It is all original with 90 percent original paint, having only the hood repainted due to sun fading. 289 V-8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes. This particular Starlight may not be perfect, but it does appear to be a solid car with only a few very minor rust issues. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Otherwise, you would be right, it would have been messy. 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! Everything works as it should. No rust. The Land Cruiser suggested price of $2043 included a one-piece curved windshield, an electric clock and carpeting front and rear. You have to be comfortable making the deal, or its not a good deal. You would be destroying what is special and unique about this rare and beautiful car, and turning it into just another boring restomod. 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. Cadillac V8 - 2800 Miles (Since Build) Y, 1949 Studebaker Custom Pickup Truck Features: Custom Frame Mustang Front End Corvette Rear End Tilt, 1949 Studebaker Pick-up Featured in Custom Classic Truck June 2012. 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. cu.in., 100 h.p. Its been refinished in its original color of Shenandoah Green. 1960 champ with a studebaker 289 with aftermarket fitec fuel injection, four speed trans and true duel exhaust. 2016, 2017 and 2018. The 1954 Land Cruiser sold for $2438. but if it were in Indiana, Im sure not flying across the country to look at an $8000 car. Naturally, there was plenty of work to do to return the car to the land of the living. Dropped Top: 1949 Studebaker Champion Convertible. The tranmision is intact. If I wanted it, Id drive over Snoqualmie Pass and check it out myself. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Run and Drive. With the engine out of the car, they fit. In 1955, Studebaker reintroduced the President name for its premium models and 'Commander' was applied to the mid-range products. Deluxe 2 Door Starlighardtop Coup The theory was that if the frame could flex a little, the car would ride better. 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 . Studebaker distinctions for '49. On March 17, 1966, Studebaker shut down production of all vehicles.[6][7]. Studebaker placed the name on hiatus at the end of the 1958 model year. 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. If it were an $80,000 car, Id hire a marque expert more local to the car to evaluate it. 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. Like when boating Keep me in the conversation via email. New listings are added daily. Complete and mostly original. 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. Its all in the planing and the skill of the modifier. New legroom! 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. . $12,500 Dealership CC-1632631 1949 Studebaker Pickup 1949 Studebaker 3/4 ton Pickup 6 cyl manual trans. It has been in parades and a four times per year 5 mile drive to keep it running smooth. We joked about cars that had done the ton, or rolled over. I agree, Scott. Fits 1947-1953 Studebaker Commander Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Kit Front Dorman (Fits: 1949 Studebaker Commander) $11.80. None of the 51 front parts will interchange. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Magazine Ad* - 1949 - Studebaker Commander Convertible & Champion at the best online prices at eBay! Overhau Classic Car Deals (844) 676-0714 Cadillac, MI 49601 (1,655 miles away) 15 1949 Studebaker Champion 6 Cyl 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. No, it would not be really neat with a Chevy LS. 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. Runs smooth with its 6 cylinder and 6 volt system. We, 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Custom Pickup TruckVIN: R526530 Do you like old Studebaker trucks? $3,000. NO RUST! If its operable, I want to drive it. That 246ci engine received major work to the fuel system, cooling system, and cylinder head. 350 Chevy/turbo 350. It is all original with 90 percent original paint, having only the hood repainted due to sun fading. Champion and Commander sedans, Coups, convertibles a Self-adjusting brakes Variable ratio "extra-leverage" [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. After all, if only 10% have survived after 73 years, that could equate to maybe just a couple of hundred left. Free shipping. The 1953 Land Cruisers were complete departure from the 47-52 models. Needs a little of everything or nothing at all. Save Search. The Land Cruiser name officially returned in 1941 and 1942. Solid car for the year. As I said above, theres nothing wrong with that. sensational new 1949 Studebakers! buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. With 259 V8-automatic. 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. 98 vehicles matched 1949 Studebaker Commander. That stuff is fantastic for keeping old engines running. Restored in 2007. With the engine in the car, they didnt. The shorter wheel based Champion Starlight Coupe looked better, to my mind, the big difference being the trunk length. Certainly, the days of 1,000-mile oil-change intervals are long gone. Im to deep into my current project or I might go after this one. 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. The President Classic was continued for 19571958, though no longer carrying the "Classic" model name. Not many left. Sorry but without the Bullet-nose its just an ugly car from the front. They were the first redesigned post war American cars, 2 years ahead of others. They have shippers for that here in America! Solid car for the year. If you want to get rid of the smoke put a qt. LoL. 1947-49 models would be changed little from year to year, with updates to grilles and such being the main items. Books list the torque, but I disagree with their stated figures. It only required 2psi (0.14bar) of pressure to turn the steering wheel but it was noisy. The Studebaker Land Cruiser is an automobile that was produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana (United States) from 19341954. Studebaker coasted along with the old bodies until 1952. The trucks are America's newest and finest-the The doors are the same from 47-52. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Runs and drives good. Deluxe 4 Door Sedan No more slippery running boards! spine-saving, cost-saving improvements than any new trucks ever Selling a classic 1955 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, 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. Burger X 2. Category. Burgandy color. Also has 2.5" Aluminized Magnaflow muffler, dual in/out, # 11386.This truck is a rocket - the "fun-est" thing I have ever driven. NO RUST. Solid car for the year. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Starts, runs and drives. Engine horsepower increased to 127 as the result of a 0.5 compression increase (to 7.5). cushions (standard except on Champions), Automatic overdrive, Find your dream car today. Deluxe 4 Door Sedan Has new wood bed and new interior. Solid car for the year. Represented to us as 44,527 actual miles with actual odometer reading on the title as proof. Body in decent shape. 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. Dimensions are: 8 1/2 inches width by 11. The back window and back of the car have always reminded me of what a submersible should look like. 1949 Studebaker Commander. $24,995 Dealership CC-1649242 1931 Studebaker Commander Whew, when I read your first post in this thread, I thought you were one of them. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The Land Cruiser was designated as a body style, and classified in the President model range (C Series) for the year. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. I have seen a 50 clip on a 49. The Studebaker company had a problem with the Mercedes-Benz company. The 1953 model sold retail for $2316 ($23,457 in 2021 dollars [1]). Similar one in museum in South Bend. 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. Very relaxing and Ive got a cargo trailer to attach for grocery runs when gas gets too much to justify driving my truck (Im dreading that day but fear its looming on the horizon).