Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally straight
and rust free and older restored example of this 1947 Studebaker M5
1/2 Ton Pick Up Truck with it's rebuilt 169 c.i. straight 6
cylinder engine, which is quite powerful for this truck, and its
original 3 on the tree manual column shift transmission with
overdrive. The truck is an extraordinary and beautiful example of a
very rare truck in completely rust free and quite exceptional
condition and which is the recipient of a beautiful older
restoration which has held up very well! Studebaker was in the
vehicle business long before anyone else, after having set up a
blacksmith's shop in South Bend, IN in 1852, building two farm
wagons that year. The business thrived and by 1876 they were the
largest producer of horse drawn vehicles in the world! Studebaker
was also a pioneer of the motor car producing both electric and
gasoline powered cars in the 1900's. It was not until 1911 however
that light trucks began to emerge from their South Bend factory
with the Flanders 20, originally offered as a panel van and with a
L head 4 cylinder engine of 155 c.i. The first pick up on general
sale arrived in 1914 as the 3/4 ton Delivery Car with again a L
head engine and production continued until only 1917 when it was
discontinued due to low sales. The Coupe Express of 1937 was a
totally different beast from the early pick ups converted from the
stylish Studebaker Dictator instead of a light truck. The Dictator
(an odd name considering the times with the events in Germany,
Italy amp; Spain) was powered by a 6 cylinder engine L head engine
with 218 c.i., very powerful for the day! In 1941 the new M series
line up of light trucks was born with unique front end styling.
Studebaker then concentrated on heavier military trucks for the
continuation of the war in Europe with the smaller M5 coming back
into production for 1946 with little changes from the 1941
original. Studebaker sold over 14,000 of these popular M5's that
year and continued to do so through 1947 amp; 1948. This particular
truck's 169 c.i. 6 cylinder engine runs strong and sounds
absolutely magnificent and the truck drives as good as it looks -
must be driven to be fully appreciated - a truly remarkable daily
driver!This is a very rare opportunity to own a great daily driving
and beautiful older restoration example of a very desirable and
collectible 1947 Studebaker M5 S1/2 Ton Pick Up, way ahead of it's
time in '47, and a very now cult classic and rare collectible,
ready for any classic American truck, collector or enthusiast to
enjoy or collect today!
