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1952 Studebaker 2R5 1/2 Ton Pickup for Sale. Fresh body off restoration. This very rare Model 2R5 which was produced with the 85 horsepower 169.6 cubic inch "Champion" L-head inline 6 Cyl Engine, the 3 Speed transmission with centrifugal overdrive, I beam front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs as well as four wheel hydraulic drum brakes. As the "First by Far with a Postwar Car", Studebaker made dramatic gains following World War II with its revolutionary 1947 models designed by Studebaker's designer Robert E. Bourke and Loewy Studios' Virgil Exner. Studebaker's postwar truck designs were not overlooked during wartime, with full scale clay mockups completed as early as 1945, well in advance of their 1948 introductions for the 1949-model year. With their smooth and fresh styling, the new Studebaker trucks were the first vehicles of their kind with a tough double-walled cargo bed and lacked the old-fashioned running boards and cargo bed steps. They also broke from Studebaker's former practice of using many passenger car components for it's light trucks, borrowing only their hubcaps from the Commander and the headlight rings from the Champion. In fact, the lightweight, 169.6 cubic inch "flathead" six cylinder produced the most horsepower per cubic inch of any American light truck engine of the period and offered industry- leading fuel economy. This late production example from 1952 was straight and solid Southern truck prior to receiving a body off restoration. The body was finished in the factory correct shade of Turquoise with red interior upholstery. Special features are the centrifugal overdrive and an interior light. Very rare, Studebaker and truck enthusiasts don't miss this great example of a classic 50's pickup! 
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STOCK/INV. NUMBER:
7295
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