Vehicle Description
1950 Studebaker Champion Coupe
The 1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight coupe attracted motorists
with its ultramodern styling. 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 a sharp break from
1930's streamlined styling and were the beginning of flamboyant,
futuristic styling.
This highly customized version of the Champion Coupe has undergone
not only a frame-off restoration, but has gone through complete
design changes, keeping original close at hand, but putting on a
very personal touch. Using parts from various automobiles, as well
as a new engine, has made this Champion go from a conversation
piece to full on gossip! All high-end materials were painstakingly
fitted, machined, and embellished to create this radical
machine.
Exterior
The original body had the front bumper removed, then the front was
nosed (removal of any ornaments or badging) decked (removal of any
adornments to the back of the car particularly on the trunk areas)
and shaved (removal of exterior door handles) leaving very clean
lines. The wrap around rear windows were filled in, which looks
better than the original, as a common criticism with the original
was it was hard to tell which way it was going. Summer Breeze PPG
paint was then layered on, and then highlighted with PPG Coral
scallops. Then Boyds chromed wheels with bullet air filler caps,
were placed on all 4 corners. Now there is no doubt which way it is
going...Fast forward!
Interior
The interior has totally undergone an upgrade with power windows,
doors and antenna. An Alpine Kicker sound system installed and a
Billet Specialties steering wheel on an adjustable column resides
within the interior with Studebaker logo stitched custom leather
wide bucket seats. Seating is fully adjustable electrically, and
extremely comfortable. Custom logo stitched carpet covers areas
throughout, as well as the rear seating area hitch was removed and
is covered as well. All the badging and more adorn the interior
throughout and add bling to the already beautiful passenger space.
Special attention has also been paid to the trunk area, which
presents as nice as the passenger compartment.
Drivetrain
A 350ci Chevrolet Crate engine bored out .030 is topped with an
Edelbrock 650CFM intake manifold. Exhausting is through HPC coated
headers. A TH350 automatic transmission, actuated by a Lokar
shifter, drives an S-10 differential with 3.42:1 gearing. Front
suspension is provided by a Mustang II and has power steering
attached, as well as 11-inch power disc front brakes. Copious
amounts of flame engraved chrome have been added to the engine, and
upon opening the hood, it's like jewelry for the male
population.
Framed award/description and specification artworks, as well as
extra belts, remotes for the sound system, and some business cards
from the car aptly named "Stude Gone WIld"
Many bits of extra eye candy are revealed upon closer personal
inspection of this vehicle. Use of badging, various logos, and a
few interesting stickers adorn this wild interpretation of a 1950
Studebaker Champion. Quality high end parts, and attention to every
detail, make this a true one of a kind showcar that has its own
name. Talk about something special, a must see in person to really
appreciate vehicle.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
