Vehicle Description
1950 Studebaker Champion Coupe RARE FIRST-YEAR NEXT LOOK STUDEBAKER
DESIGNSPECTACULAR AQUA GREEN OVER GRAY WOOL INTERIORNUT & BOLT
RESTORATION W/ EXQUISITE FIT & FINISH 85 HP 169.6 CI L-HEAD
6-CYLINDER ENGINE/3-SPEED MANUALAACA SENIOR NATIONAL & GRAND
NATIONAL AWARD WINNERINCLUDES OWNERS MANUAL, TOOKIT & SPARERECENTLY
SERVICED, DETAILED & READY TO ENJOY Hailed as the New Look from
Studebaker, the venerable automakers 1950 models featured a boldly
sculpted Bullet style frontal treatment penned by stylist bob
Bourke and updated rear styling. Underneath, a new coil-spring
front suspension matched the sophisticated new styling theme shared
by Studebakers Commander and shorter-wheelbase Champion lines.
Buyers clearly admired the new styling direction at Studebaker,
driving production to a new record nearing 321,000 units for 1950.
Offered in Custom, Deluxe, and Regal Deluxe trim levels, the
Commander lineup for 1950 appealed to a wide range of quality and
value-seeking buyers with a growing array of factory options.
Available Champion body styles included 2- and 4-door sedans, a
3-passenger coupe, convertible, and the 2-door Coupe with its
distinctive split wraparound rear window design. Quite rare today,
this 1950 Studebaker Champion 2-door coupe was produced at the
company's South Bend, Indiana home factory. As offered, it
continues to benefit from a beautifully presented and preserved nut
and bolt restoration that has earned the top honors in AACA
(Antique Automobile Club of America) judging the organizations
Senior National and Grand National Awards. Finished in period
correct and highly appealing Aqua Green paintwork over proper Gray
cloth upholstery, the Champion is accented by limited, yet
effective brightwork that makes it a stylistic standout. Powered by
Studebakers proven and economical 169.9 cubic inch L-head inline
6-cylinder engine, delivering 85 factory-rated horsepower via a
column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission. Correct steel wheels
mounting full chrome hubcaps, beauty rings, and wide whitewall
tires finish it off. In addition to an owners manual, toolkit, and
spare wheel/tire, the Champion is accompanied by a feature article
covering this specific example. Handsome throughout, this rare,
show-winning 1950 Studebaker Champion is ready to collect, enjoy,
and show with a recent service and professional detailing. Contact
us for further details and to arrange a viewing with us today were
confident you will make it yours!