Vehicle Description
This beautiful, highly original and hard to find 1952 Studebaker
Commander Starliner Hardtop Coupe was built when the company was
celebrating its 100th year in business. With its unique windows, it
was designed to have "smart style and the unlimited visibility of a
convertible with the all-weather comfort of a closed sedan".
While some criticized the "bullet-nose" look, which continued into
1951, the cars remained popular with buyers. In 1952, the
bullet-nose look was scuttled as an all-new, bifurcated grille and
"power-bulge" hood that gave the cars a new look. A two door
"convertible" hardtop (using the doors and side windows of a
convertible, with no metal door pillars around the glass and no
body pillars between front and rear side glass), made its debut
under the Starlight sub-series moniker. Finished in two-tone Maui
Blue with a dark Nocturne Blue roof, this rare Starliner is
stunning. The interior is correct in appearance with
stripe-patterned cloth seats and a beautifully designed dash and
steering wheel.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rare one-year only body style
Top of line Studebaker for 1952
Built during Studebaker's 100th year in business
Factory V-8 engine
3-speed manual transmission
Electric overdrive
Well-persevered, un-modified car
For 1951, Studebaker's South Bend engineering team released an
all-new, modern, small-block V-8 engine with short stroke, overhead
valves and plenty of power. The engine, available only in the
Commander, displaced 232.6 cubic inches and produced up to 120 hp.
The new powerplant used a wedge combustion chamber, similar to what
the mid-priced Oldsmobile and luxury Cadillac V-8's possessed. The
smooth-running engine in this car is paired with a column-shifted,
3-speed manual transmission with electric overdrive, making it a
joy to drive and allowing it to cruise a freeway speeds.
This well preserved, one-year only body style 1952 Studebaker
Commander Starliner Hardtop Coupe presents a rare opportunity to
acquire a stylish and unique model that is seldom offered for sale.
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