1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe

1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe This is an original car - - - drive train (engine, transmission, differential), sheet metal, doors, hood, trunk lid, bumpers, wheels, etc. Odometer 49,400 original miles Model Champion, Starlight Coupe, 2 door, 9G Color Light Blue (Maui Blue DQE-10711-DAL) Wheel base 113 in. L.O.A. 197.5 in. Weight (dry) 2,690 lb. Engine Inline L-head six-cylinder 169.6 cid 85 h.p. @ 4000 rpm Bore: 3.00 x 4.00 in. Comp. Ratio: 7.0:1 (standard) Mechanical valve lifters Carburetor 1-bbl Carter Transmission Studebaker Automatic (introduced in June 1950) Brakes 4 wheel hydraulic, drum Wheels Steel 15 in.-4 lug Electrical 6 volt positive ground
Car History Purchased in 1953 (3 years young) by Clarence Tylkowski (“Clare”), Clinton Twnshp, MI Loved by the same owner until his passing in 2014 Purchased by current in April, 2015
Restoration By Clarence (“Clare”) starting in 2010 Car restored to original stock condition using NOS parts when available Engine: rebuilt by Clare Automatic transmission: rebuilt by Clare 2 small sheet metal patch repairs done by professional welder Paint: original 1950 color, base coat/clear coat, professionally painted Interior: professionally restored to original using NOS original fabrics. All chrome parts re-chromed. SS replaced
By current owner Replaced rear window gaskets Compounded, polished & waxed paint New radial tires (old look) Re-chromed all interior parts ($3,000) Added FM and CD player capability to original AM radio ($500) Converted tail lights to LED Added 3rd tail light in back window Replaced carpet with original style carpet added floor mats Rebuilt seats with new webbing and new padding Added NOS clock Replaced exhaust pipe Added NOS tailpipe exhaust deflector Added OEM style side view mirrors Seat belts Accessories Hill Holder (holds car in place on a slope) Bumper guards front and rear Rear fender stone shields Gas fill door protector Radio Turn signals Deluxe interior package: seats, door panels
Price: $34,900 Location: Naples, Florida Contact Jeff Barr Barr Performance Restoration Naples, FL 239-261-2230 bprjeff@yahoo.com