1954 Studebaker Post-Coupe

Coupe

Chevy 350

GM 700R with overdrive

G92978

Clear

Gasoline

1954 Studebaker Champion. A true survivor. California car with black plates. The body is amazing: uncut, unmolested, no rust. All body panels are straight. No sign of any damage or repair. The exterior color is a pale yellow. Interior is tan, mostly original. Even the mohair headliner is original. The Champion dash is in great shape. It has been converted to 12 volt system with all new wiring. New master cylinder and upgraded drum brakes, shoes replaced recently. New battery. Steering and suspension is stock, rebuilt, and in excellent shape. All the chrome is there. Tinted glass, no cracks. A stereo system was installed by the previous owner. The tuner is in the glove box. The Chevy 350 engine was overhauled less than 100 miles ago. Edelbrock intake manifold and 4 barrel carb. Sanderson “shorty,” coated headers. New exhaust pipes with turbo-type mufflers. Engine compartment has been professionally painted gloss black and details nicely. 700R transmission with overdrive. Shift on the column. Includes floor shifter kit; easy conversion. Rear axle is out of a ‘62-63 Hawk GT and has the Studebaker version of posi-traction. It’s fast and a good driver. Wheel and tires: Nearly $1000 in five new Cragar “Soft Eight” rims and five new Bridgestone tires. Basically no miles on either. There are not many ‘53-‘54 Studebakers left in this original, cancer-free condition. Restore it to original or continue its development into a very cool hot rod. It deserves new paint and a new interior of your chosing. You can also convert it to rack and pinion steering with modern spindles and front disc brakes with a kit for around two thousand by drilling only four holes in bottom of the frame. Clear California title. The car is located in Northern California, near Sacramento. Car is sold where is/as is, with no warrantees. It is for sale locally, so this auction may the canceled at any time. Seller will help arrange transport by commercial carrier, at the buyer’s expense. Delivery in Northern California possible for $1.50 a mile. This is an very unusual example of one of the greatest automobile designs of the early 1950s. The condition of the body alone makes it worth bidding. On Jul-01-12 at 19:58:10 PDT, seller added the following information: THIS IS A NO RESEVE AUCTION...THE WINNER GETS THE CAR! 1954 Studebaker Champion. A true survivor. California car with black plates. The body is amazing: uncut, unmolested, no rust. All body panels are straight. No sign of any damage or repair. The exterior color is a pale yellow. Interior is tan, mostly original. Even the mohair headliner is original. The Champion dash is in great shape. It has been converted to 12 volt system with all new wiring. New master cylinder and upgraded drum brakes, shoes replaced recently. New battery. Steering and suspension is stock, rebuilt, and in excellent shape. All the chrome is there. Tinted glass, no cracks. A stereo system was installed by the previous owner. The tuner is in the glove box. The Chevy 350 engine was overhauled less than 100 miles ago. Edelbrock intake manifold and 4 barrel carb. Sanderson “shorty,” coated headers. New exhaust pipes with turbo-type mufflers. Engine compartment has been professionally painted gloss black and details nicely. 700R transmission with overdrive. Shift on the column. Includes floor shifter kit; easy conversion. Rear axle is out of a ‘62-63 Hawk GT and has the Studebaker version of posi-traction. It’s fast and a good driver. Wheel and tires: Nearly $1000 in five new Cragar “Soft Eight” rims and five new Bridgestone tires. Basically no miles on either. There are not many ‘53-‘54 Studebakers left in this original, cancer-free condition. Restore it to original or continue its development into a very cool hot rod. It deserves new paint and a new interior of your chosing. You can also convert it to rack and pinion steering with modern spindles and front disc brakes with a kit for around two thousand by drilling only four holes in bottom of the frame. Clear California title. The car is located in Northern California, near Sacramento. Car is sold where is/as is, with no warrantees. It is for sale locally, so this auction may the canceled at any time. Seller will help arrange transport by commercial carrier, at the buyer’s expense. Delivery in Northern California possible for $1.50 a mile. This is an very unusual example of one of the greatest automobile designs of the early 1950s. The condition of the body alone makes it worth bidding. On Jul-04-12 at 15:47:17 PDT, seller added the following information: The mechanic who works on this car has an original Studebaker V8 engine and a three-speed transmission with overdrive, all rebuilt, for $2500. This is NOT the engine or transmission that came in the car, however.On Jul-05-12 at 13:42:31 PDT, seller added the following information: Because of a question from a bidder, my mechanic confirmed today that there is no rust in the bottom of the doors. He did remind me that there are a couple of small bubbles under the paint on one of the front fenders. He also said he has seen no signs of any body work, like collision repair. He has restored several Studebakers, including Avantis, so seems to know his business. Clearly, the photos show no sign of rust or damage to the frame.On Jul-07-12 at 09:24:28 PDT, seller added the following information: My mechanic, Mike, indicated that he will exchange an overhauled Studebaker V8 engine and three speed transmission with over-drive for the Chevy 350 and 700R transmission in the car. The cost of the labor involved would be negotiated between the car's new owner and Mike, who can be reached at 530-320-1131, but I would not think it would be much. Mike has restored several Studebkers, and is currently working on a couple of Avantis,a s well as other cars from this period.On Jul-07-12 at 12:03:56 PDT, seller added the following information: A bidder asked about the weight difference between the original Studebaker eng/trans and the Chevy eng/trans. A Studebaker owner provided this answeer, which seems reasonable. "There's approx 170 lbs difference between the original 232 Stude V8 w/ the Borg Warner auto trans and a Chevy small block w/ a 700 r4 trans. Stude engine= 650 lbs. Chevy eng w/ alum intake= 550 lbs. Transmission? Don't have numbers but have worked on both, and I can muscle a 700r with the converter onto a trans jack, (floor style) but wouldn't even consider trying than with the Borg Warner trans. So, I'm guessing an easy 70 lb difference and that's being conservative." I do recall reading that the 1954 Studebaker frame and body were reinforced to handle the V8 engine after problems in 1953. So, a lighter Chevy engine and transmission (170 lbs or more lighter!) would be an improvement.