Vehicle Description
This 1961 Studebaker Champ Deluxe pickup is a nicely restored
example of distinct vintage motoring. So if you like to stand out
while you turn back the clock, check out the details on this
truck.
This is quite a show-worthy package. In fact, if you are a fan of
the Hemmings Vintage Trucks Calendar, you may already recently have
spent a month with this one... it was used for the July 2020 page.
This one has the tall stance of a workman, but there's also a ton
of vintage flair. The red paint has the vibrant look of a modern
quality respray. So the sunlight show off the well-done bodywork as
the Lark-inspired front end flows into a muscular bed design. And
speaking of the bed, the finish applied over the oak wood on the
bed floor and removable side stakes has a gloss that rivals the
paint. This has all the best details with plenty of upgraded chrome
on the bumpers, grille, and side trim. The wheels have classic
Studebaker hubcaps, and we love how the whitewalls coordinate with
the body's white pinstripe. This was an expensive procedure to get
a truck that looks this good, and we know exactly why they made
this kind of investment. It's believed Studebaker produced less
than 7,700 consumer pickups across the entire line in 1961, and
well over half a century later, the survivors are few and far
between. So, to have it finished to at this level means you know
you're looking at a very unique truck.
The exterior red returns inside. It's now joined by a tasteful
black on the seat, carpeting, and dash. The experience inside this
pickup is truly authentic, right down to the large dual-spoke
steering wheel that gives a clear view to the correct classic
gauges. A classic truck needs to be a simple machine when you want
a true time capsule-like style, but this one still leaves room for
some terrific details. You see it in great pieces like the AM radio
that's still cranking out tunes, the working heater, and the way
the pattern of the seat is continued on the dash pad. Plus, this
one has the rare sliding rear window option for that proper old
school pickup breeze going through the cab.
The investments didn't stop when they got to the engine bay, and so
you'll proudly display the very authentic 170 cubic-inch
straight-six. You'll get plenty of people marveling at the
exterior-matching inner fender walls and distinct yellow valve
cover. And more than just look good, you can tell by the quality of
the belt, wires, and hoses that this classic was still meant to
drive. And when you look at the undercarriage photos, you see an
exceptionally clean truck that tells you no detail was overlooked.
So feel free to fire up this Studebaker, enjoy the column-shifted
three-speed manual transmission, and experience true classic
motoring.
Rarity, nostalgia, and style all come together in this shapely
restored Studebaker Champ Deluxe pickup. So if you love a proper
classic truck, you know you can't let this one slip away. Call
today!!!
