thrills! Category. Commander flathead six had a 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. Over 10,000 more Land Cruisers were sold in 1950 than in 1949. But 1950 saw the Next Look in Cars" Studebakers answer to the other manufacturer's 1949 models. 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, Super fun truck. The tranmision is intact. Clean title. 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. Believe me, you have my profound respect and admiration. [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. 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. This convertible is listed on eBay in Dallas, Texas with a BIN of $8,500 . This is a car youre not likely to see very often in any condition. [3]:p239, In 1929, Studebaker added an 8-cylinder Commander to the range.[4]. 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]). 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. New carburetor, alternator, converted to 12 volt system. Runs smooth with its 6 cylinder and 6 volt system. On March 17, 1966, Studebaker shut down production of all vehicles.[6][7]. We've got amazing prices on 1949 Commander Air, Fuel, Emission & Exhaust and Tools, Fluids & Garage parts. Stop 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). In facsimile edition, 2nd printing by Thomas Nelson 1975, Motor Record: Fremantle to Sydney. The 1953 Land Cruisers were complete departure from the 47-52 models. Why wait for 2 years and lots of money to have a rig restored that is not as pretty as this one. Production Land Cruisers began to appear in dealer showrooms in the fall of 1933 as 1934 models. 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. I dont; its almost a given, and I factor it in. the 1949 buy word for thrift that lasts and style that As the story goes, the sellers parents bought this drop-top second-hand sometime after 1949 and kept it running until 1964. These long-stroke engines were well known for their durability and low-end torque. 1949 Studebaker Four Door Sedan. 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. A RARE and cool car retractable roof for surfboards . On the Champion, a gold S replaced the 8. I had the 50 Commander Starlight. No. I have seen a 50 clip on a 49. Their classi. 3 speed manual trans w/ overdrive Finished in Mohawk green over a straight body. The 245 It remains my favorite Stude. The bike is pretty much maintenance free ! kind of "lift-the-hood" accessibility makes adjustments 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. I for one, would do the same. The Land Cruiser suggested price of $2043 included a one-piece curved windshield, an electric clock and carpeting front and rear. While it was in keeping with most other brands of the era, the large amount of chrome (demanded by the sales department) caused many people[who?] 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. Climatizer heating and ventilating, white sidewall tires and wheel The third generation Champion and the Commander were introduced in 1947. windshield and window vision! Damned nice car, although, like Chinga-Trailer, Im more of a fan of the bullet-nose to complete the OTT look. When the current owner purchased the car, it had been sitting since 1979. 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. Magazine Ad* - 1949 - Studebaker Commander Convertible & Champion | eBay Run and Drive. These are now collectors items. The only problem Studebaker had was they were so far ahead of their time few people appreciated them. Regal Deluxe Convertible at 1948's Earls Court in London. Have I ever been burned? Deluxe 2 Door Convertible Wouldnt work; completely different design `50-`51. 1949 Studebaker Commander Classic Cars for Sale New Whitewall Tires. They have shippers for that here in America! Back in 2000, NADA gave the 1949 Land Cruiser a low-to-high value range of $2,850-$7,475, with "average retail" landing at $5,325. If I wasnt on the other side of the country Id be looking seriously at this rag-top Stude. Studebaker 1949 - Classic Car Catalogue No convertible was offered in 1953. Like a lot of automotive stylists, Exner was influenced by contemporary aircraft designs. This car just stares back at you, asking please save me.. good interior, front seats non-original. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. A 49 has the 245 engine. Studebaker built 268,565 cars total for the 1951 model year, of which 124,329 were Commanders (including 38,055 Land Cruisers). 1949-'53 Studebaker 2R Trucks | Hemmings 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Custom Pickup Truck VIN: R526530 Do you like old Studebaker trucks? And i nascar , i dont drive but i am always willing to let someone merge in . I do it because it is relaxing , In his advertisement, the owner does make some claims about the book value of this Studebaker, and those are pretty close to the mark. Ive also put power disc brakes on my car but with minimal effort they could go back to stock at any time. 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. The Studebaker wears 58 years of dust, dirt, and grime but doesnt look as though any furry dwellers the car shared space with did any noticeable damage. Solid car for the year. I dont care for many models of cars but wish to share with any car owner 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. There was also a smoother looking instrument panel, doing away with the individually hooded gauges of the previous year. Too bad this one is so far away. As I said above, theres nothing wrong with that. The front grille bars had 5 small vertical fins each to differentiate them from the earlier model. Coming or Going? 1949 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe 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. NO RUST. Good chrome, paint and upholstery. I ride my bike and get a view and a workout simultaneously without having another vehicle to maintain. Congratulations on your age Deluxe 2 Door Coup Once again, the Land Cruiser had its own wheelbase, at 119"; the Commander now shared the 115" wheelbase of the Champion models. Located in Elkart Indiana. 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. Modern radio/CD. The Commanders engin was 226cid until 1950. Also has 2.5" Aluminized Magnaflow muffler, dual in/out, # 11386.This truck is a rocket - the "fun-est" thing I have ever driven. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Under the hood should be a flathead six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 226 cubic inches and a horsepower output of 94. Starts, runs and drives. Whats more, your bike doesnt put out any emissions! Same owner for past 44 years, driven t, 1955 studebaker truck Project Nice clean Studebaker truck, have title for it. MADE ONLY 3 year only cars with retractable roof, from 1963-1965. PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BEFORE CONTACTING ME! THE ENGINE HAD A COMPLETE OVERHA 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo V8 3spd, straight body, good interior, runs and drives. The Commander is powered by Studebaker's 245ci flathead six-cylinder rated at 102bhp. See Results. Land Cruiser (6 Studebaker introduced the Champion in 1939, and the Commander line was again repositioned, now as the mid-range vehicle. ; wb: 123 in.) Studebaker kept the 245 for Trucks, large and pickups until 1960. A restomod done right could be returned back to original, including original parts. In 1953, the polarizing appearance was updated and shares some appearance features with the Citroen DS that appeared in 1955. Straight car. Driven almost daily. From the firewall back the Champion and Commander are the same. IT DOES HAVE A COUPLE SMALL SPOTS OF RUST, BUT NOT ROT. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It was always kept out of the elements but moved from barn to shed more than once. Work on both automobiles was authorized prior to the company being placed in receivership in March 1933, and Pierce being sold to investors. The car could easily be driven as it is, but a repaint in that original Plaza Grey would have the car looking 100%. Classifieds for 1949 Studebaker Vehicles. . 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. 4 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. Virgil Exner was on Loewys staff and designed this. Vintage A/C and heat. Burgandy color. 1954-1966 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER LARK HAWK WHEEL CYLINDER KIT QTY. The price of the 1950 Land Cruiser went down to $2187. Studebaker Commander Classic Cars for Sale - Autotrader Classics Looks like it might have some good bones, though hard to tell. You do get a different view Burger X 2. I really like the looks of these. Regal Midvale, UT 5 years at classiccars.com 3 24,995 1949 Studebaker Truck pickup black manual 1949 Studebaker Champion $ 30,995 or $446/mo 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe is fully restored back to its original beauty. We ranked the 10 best Ferrari models listed on Classics on Autotrader from 2022. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette5 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III6 days$2,500Bid Now. The floors and rocker panels are shot. Similar one in museum in South Bend. Dimensions are: 8 1/2 inches width by 11. 1997 Chevy LT1 engine, NV4500 transmission. Fits 1947-1953 Studebaker Commander Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Kit Front Dorman (Fits: 1949 Studebaker Commander) $11.80. So just a couple years later, Commander cars were 232 V-8. GLWTS. James Nance the idiot running Packard didnt help either when the two companies on death row combined. We can ship to your location. Even though the car was equipped with the 232 cu. I know the owner of this car, and hes a stand-up Guy. Restored in 2007. 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]. + 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) With 259 V8-automatic. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. The first Commander, in 1927, was a continuation of the mid-range Special Six, with a 226cuin (3.7L) engine. It is believed that this motor has never required a rebuild and runs nicely. Huge cabs with nearly 23% increased 289 V-8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes. 1949 Studebaker Commander Classic Cars for Sale near Plymouth, Florida Of course it needs work to make it a show car. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. All in all, many people[who?] ; wb: 112 Runs and drives great no rust car is from Florida 56,000 original miles has power steering show contact info no texting please. 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! Regal Deluxe 2 Door Strlhardtop Coup 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. 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. Ill tell you what, thats a cool car and an actual barn find! I recall people used to stand and stare at them in amazement as they passed by wondering which way they were going. New legroom! Sorry, but Im going to buy a car I havent inspected with my own eyes. Now my fast cars just sit in the shop while I go enjoy life at a slower speed. cyl., 226.2 cu.in., 100 h.p. studebaker_champion_commander_shop_manual_1947_1948_1949 Studebaker also again rolled out an extended wheelbase model of the Commander, the Land Cruiser. 1949 Studebaker Commander Unavailable $ 3,000 1949 Studebaker Commander. COMMANDER (6 cyl., 245.6 They were less well suited to the higher cruising speeds made possible by better roads in later years. 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 owner of this particular car has priced it at $8,500 OBO, which does seem like quite a good buy. Studebaker. It is all original with 90 percent original paint, having only the hood repainted due to sun fading. Stock body, except wheels. Selling as a complete parts car, bill of sale only show contact info. Then it was changed to the 245. 1949 Studebaker Commander. Wiring harness Brakes Paint Front and Rear Suspension Tires New Chrome Rebuilt Carb Gas Tank Steering Box show co 1957 Studebaker President Classic. If thats what it takes, thats what it takes. Selling a classic 1955 Studebaker Commander. Distance. 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. 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. 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. Regal Deluxe 2 Door They agreed to let the employee purchase the car on the condition that the employee never sell it. ; wb: 123 in.) On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Suicide Doors. probably would never have drawn any connection between the two brands.) Not really, unless you consider a car showing up half a grade or so lower than the sellers representation a burn job. Just saw your comment. Legendary designer Virgil Exner turned his pen to designing the Starlight, and its design seems to have attracted as many detractors as admirers. Keep me in the conversation via email. $3,000. 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. This could be something as simple as a sticking piston ring from the years of inactivity, and it could potentially settle after some ongoing use. Im glad youre not so we can be friends!, Yeah, i get it ! 48-49-50- yrs were known to burn oil-later yrs not so much like the bullet nose n starlite coupes 53-4-ken. Deluxe 4 Door Sedan Coils springs for 1950 made a world of difference. I wonder what it would take to get this one in minimally acceptable (drive-able) condition. dash dials Automatic hill holder and foam rubber seat I was told this is the original miles, 12,000. 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 Will appreciate, very RARE. 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. Chief engineer Gene Hardig discussed the request with E. T. Reynolds. 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. Buy 1963 STUDEBAKER HAWK GT. Overhau, 1949 Studebaker Pickup RatRod Custom - Automatic - 500 C.I. We had a 50 Studebaker that Dad bought new. Not running, engine turns. 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 He used Pennzoil 30w religiously. But Im not about to give up my reliance on my cars at age 82 especially in these Michigan winters where I live. This would have been around the year 1949 when new cars were impossible to buy. After eventually passing through several owners, the car is now in a private collection of Studebaker automobiles. 1949 Studebaker Champion Commander For Sale - Chelsea Cars 1949 Studebaker Commander..Starlight Coupe..Beautiful Car..The One Everybody Wants..Low Mileage..Slate Grey Paint..One Re-Paint back to Original..Original Grey .More. Engine horsepower increased to 127 as the result of a 0.5 compression increase (to 7.5). They glide down the road and comfortably keep up with modern traffic. 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Door Convertible That being said, this car would be really neat with a nice Chevy LS ,New paint, wider steel wheels, stock caps! We, 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Custom Pickup TruckVIN: R526530 Do you like old Studebaker trucks? Studebaker for Sale - Collector Car Ads 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. Suicide Doors. These have been temporarily saved. . 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 ) The 1952 Land Cruiser was the last to use real glass for the tail and parking light lenses. Seven Six Zero 822 For Sale: 1950 Studebaker Champion. Nice California Jeep for sale. In. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Giant Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Marquis Convertible. However, in late 1952 Studebaker produced one prototype of a 1953 Commander convertible to determine if the model could be profitably mass-produced. Save Search. We had a 48 Champion Starlite coupe. Door Sedan. Studebaker Automatic Drive was introduced mid-year and was arguably the most advanced automatic transmission of the day. From 19371940, the car was classified as the Commander Cruiser and President Cruiser. Free shipping. A part of American Automotive History, 1959 Studebaker Lark Convertible A very rare American Icon the "Studebaker Lark Convertible." The front clip does not meet at the doors. 2 door sedan. I had a Saturn sc1 that burned a litre every 1000 kilometres started using the Lucas and it stopped using oil altogether. The roads, tires, and brakes, as well as the engines were maxed to their comfortable and/or safe limits at that speed. Barn Finder Ken spotted this Starlight for us, so thank you so much for that Ken. And the heart loves it too In 1955, the name was changed. After reading all the comments, maybe this car hasnt rolled the speedometer as I thought it probably had. Whew, when I read your first post in this thread, I thought you were one of them. Studebaker for Sale / 71 used Studebaker cars with prices and features See specifications list in photo section. 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Wagonaire. 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. The 1954 Land Cruiser sold for $2438. Call or text. This particular Starlight may not be perfect, but it does appear to be a solid car with only a few very minor rust issues. Its a head turner And yes we have the Title for it! If a car is in Indiana and I want it badly enough, Im catching a plane to Indiana. No more slippery running boards! V8, Automatic, Power Steering & Brakes. 1949 Studebaker Commander Convertible - cars & trucks - by owner 350 Chevy/turbo 350. Complete and mostly original. 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Straight car. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. had. 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. Then a problem with the new (and revolutionary, for its day) mechanical power steering raised its head. Self-adjusting brakes Variable ratio "extra-leverage" THIS CAR IS IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION. 4 door with suicide doors, No motor no trans. Everything under the hood looks original and the factory 6-volt electrical system works fine. $3,000 Dealership CC-1656610 1951 Studebaker Commander 1951 StudaBaker Commander Bullet Nose! They were the first redesigned post war American cars, 2 years ahead of others. The saying goes. You would be destroying what is special and unique about this rare and beautiful car, and turning it into just another boring restomod. Body is straight a deep shiny black paint. New paint with lots of new parts on car. on a box or fumbling under the dash panel for servicing! Commanders reverted to single headlamps in the final model year of 1966. 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. The design were completely new and very different from prewar cars. New wiring through out. I put a little heat to them, and discovered they were glued in place by solid blocks of wax build up. There were also fewer frame re-enforcements than in subsequent years. I drove it like that for 5 years and it never gave me any trouble. 1950 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe, 1951 Studebaker Commander State 4-Door Sedan, 1952 Studebaker Commander State Convertible, 1953 Studebaker Commander V-8 Regal 4-Door Sedan, 1954 Studebaker Commander V8 Deluxe Starlight Coupe, In 1963, Studebaker again resurrected the Commander name for the 1964 model year, applying it to the next-to-lowest-priced Lark model, the Challenger being below.