Vehicle Description
This 1951 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe is a fabulous example
of '50s 'Jet-Age' styling. The product of a frame-up restoration,
with over $35k invested, it's absolutely gorgeous in correct Rio
Green with an equally appealing interior upholstered in Light Grey
and Tan. Power comes from a 169.6 cubic-inch Straight-6 L-Head
Engine that's factory rated at 85hp/138lb-ft. 3-Speed Column-Shift
Manual Trans. The most striking feature is the great expanse of the
wrap-around 4-piece rear window. Gorgeous chrome and brightwork.
Windshield visor. Airplane hood ornament. Fender vents in front.
Wing windows. Dash-mounted rearview mirror. Correct pushbutton AM
radio. Fender skirts. Wide whites on red painted wheels with
polished caps. Red-tipped antenna. Included are shop and parts
manuals. This outstanding example is finished in a tasteful color
combination, is in fabulous condition throughout and has been in a
prestigious collection for many years. It's ready for the next
owner to drive, show, and enjoy!The 1950 Studebaker Champion
Starlight coupe attracted motorists with its ultramodern styling --
the aerospace industry was a fascination for the country during the
space race and influenced automotive design heavily during that
time. Its center "nose" called to mind an airplane, and its
wraparound rear window and long, horizontal rear deck were
radically different from "teardrop" cars of the 1930s and 1940s.
The 1950 and 1951 Studebakers marked the beginning of flamboyant,
futuristic styling. Studebaker led the way in this styling and
marketing change, and was one of the first manufacturers to
completely restyle its line. Robert E. Bourke, an automotive
stylist who worked for the renowned industrial designer Raymond
Loewy, was largely responsible for the 1950 Studebaker's styling,
now considered a classic of its time.With fighter-plane styling in
the front and streamlined-railway-car "Vista Dome" treatment in the
back, there've been few cars as stunning before or since. The
design leadership was matched with comparatively up-to-the-minute
engineering to make it more than worthy of contemporary
consideration. Was there anything more modern on the road back
then? Not really.The Virgil Exner-penned Studebaker line was sleek
and instantly dated everything else on Detroit's showroom floors.
The car's unique profile provided the Studebaker marque with an
easily recognized body shape copied as soon as possible by the
other US manufacturers in their 1949 models. For 1950 and 1951, all
Studebakers received a freshening of the 1947 design with the
addition of the "bullet nose" (sometimes referred to as the
"spinner" front) front sheet metal; when combined with the
Starlight body style, Studebakers looked comparatively futuristic
at the time. This version of the Starlight body style continued
until the end of the 1952 model year.For more information or to
discuss delivery arrangements for adding this rare and desirable
1951 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe to your collection, or any
of our 50+ classic and collectible cars always in stock, please
contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or
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- where we have over 40,000 sq ft of indoor showrooms filled with
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