53 Studebaker Starlight Coupe RestoMod Unfinished Project

1953 Studebaker Starlight Coupe

Was purchase out of southern Missouri in the late 1980's and has been garagekept since. Itwas disassembled, placed on a rotisseriethenblasted and painted with Imron in the late 80's. The project sat through the 90's. Around 2007,the work resumed and the project was converted to a RestoMod. It comes with the Frame, Engine, Automatic O/D Transmission, Rearend, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Wiring, Airbags, and Air Conditioning from a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The frame wasextended to the correct wheelbase length for the Studebaker. The firewall of the Marquis wasinstalled to make the computer, A/C, brakes, Steering, etc bolt in as engineered.The Marquisran, drove, and blew cold A/C up tothe moment it was disassembled. The Studebaker Bodypanels areall steel and will need final block sanding and painting. The Cab is mounted using the soft impact absorbent discs from the Marquis. The Rear Quarter Panels will need to be bolted in place. It comes with the Studebaker trim pieces that coveryour bolts. The front cap will need to be fitted to the Marquis frame. It also comes with the complete wiring harness from the Marquis. It comes with the original marquis exhaust and is ready for side pipes to be mounted to the frame justunder the rocker panel if you'd like that look.

The idea was to build an all steel Studebaker that you could get in and cruise reliably with all the modern comforts. However, I have recentlyinherited my great grandfathers car and am looking tomake room and spend time restoring that vehicle.Selling this carin this unfinished state ismy loss. I have wanted to finish this car but can not make it fit overgreater priorities.

There Is No Title! Either it was not issued (due to year of Mfg.) or it has been misplaced over the years since myfather purchased it. Since this is still an unfinishedproject, it is not possible for me to get a title issued. You may want to check with your state for requirements on titling the rebuilt car using aBillof Saleafter the work is finished. It does not have a typical "VIN". The original Studebaker Tag is present and it states: Serial No. Gi2i6379.

This Auction has no reserve!

This Studebaker is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction if sold.Be sure to ask your questions and make your inspections before you bid. I can be reached by e-mail. You can also call or text to662-750-4486. Leave a message if no answer. Sold Where-Is As-Is. Shipping is buyer's responsibility. I will help with the arrangements where possible. Payment in full is due within 7 days of auction end by bank transfer. Funds must clear my bank before you can takepossession of the car.