Vehicle Description
History
Studebaker was an American wagon and automobile manufacturer based
in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1852 and incorporated in 1868
under the name of the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company,
the company was originally a producer of wagons for farmers,
miners, and the military.
Public reaction is what matters in the auto industry, and "The Next
Look" 1950 Studebaker, featuring the company's signature
"bullet-nose" look for the first time, was a winner, more popular
than even the 1947. Sales began in August 1949, nearly a month
ahead of other 1950 cars.
The 1950 models were Studebaker's most successful in terms of
sales. Hundreds of dealers sent glowing telegrams describing
announcement day: "Showroom crowded to capacity." "Public
acceptance best ever." "Huge crowds, all agreed Studebaker still
leads the way." "Showing a definite flop, showroom holds 100
people, needed room for 500!"
For all this hoopla, the 1950s were identical to the 1947-49 models
except for the bullet nose, minor trim, and vertical instead of
horizontal tail lights
Features & Options
The 1950 Studebaker we have at Skyway Classics is a bright red
model with a red and white vinyl covered front bench seat and rear
seat, as well as the door panels. The body also has a front
windshield visor painted to match. All the trim, both exterior and
interior, is in great shape.
The dash has all the correct gauges and the column mounted
three-speed transmission shifter. The Champ's included
stainless-steel rocker-panel and window moldings, wool upholstery
in place of pile cloth, front floor carpeting instead of a rubber
covering, and a fancier steering wheel with chrome horn half-ring.
The Champion came with great tires on red painted five-inch-wide
wheels with braking provided by nine-inch drums.
All 1950 Studebakers boasted a new double-A-arm front suspension,
with Champions featuring tubular shocks mounted inside new
"long-travel" coil springs. Champs used an anti-roll torsion bar in
front.
The 169.9 cu in I6 engine produced 85 horsepower in 1950 and this
one we have looks just like it did when it was new. Exhaust flows
out the rear with its single tail pipe.
Availability
If you want a restored, period correct 1950 Studebaker Champion,
the one we have here at Skyway Classics will fill that need.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
We also finance! Check out our financiers here at
https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
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blog here at https://www.skywayclassics.com/blog
