1955 Studebaker President 2dr Coupe Custom. Came from a large
estate collection. Two-tone light blue with light blue interior.
With a body tag of 16G8 C5 509 this car started out as a Studebaker
Commander Regal Starlight Coupe. It has been updated and modified
with features of other Studebaker models. The engine stamped R3013
is believed to be a 289ci V8 Automatic from a 1963 Studebaker
Avanti R1. The car has also been upgraded with PS PB and an
underdash A/C unit. The dash is also not original but from a
Studebaker Hawk and the fog lights are from a Studebaker President
Speedster. Pretty cool. Paint is a 9 out of 10 with only a couple
chips. There are some slight hazing scratches in the trunk lid as
well. Chrome and stainless trim is almost perfect.
THE BAD:
The windshield and passenger window are cracked and need replacing.
The carpet also needs steam cleaning.
The front floorboards had rust. They were repaired poorly by just
screwing in new panels over the areas and sealing it. It works but
probably should be redone right. (see pics) There is no rust
anywhere else.
Otherwise the car looks beautiful and runs and drives excellent. A
good quality driver car.
