Studebaker Special custom (1931)
for sale
Price: US $16,011.00
Price: US $16,011.00
1931 Studebaker Highboy
Street Rod Roadster
Let me explain myself before I get started on describing
what I believe to be the nicest, most carefully planned and executed, most
beautiful street rod you will ever see. I’m not a dealer or someone who flips cars. I have sold three of my own cars on over
the years and I have sold three cars over the past two years for personal
friends. I am listing this car for another
long-time friend who I personally think is the most skilled and thorough custom
car builder you would ever find. Don’t
bother looking. He doesn’t build cars to
sell. He creates beautiful as a
hobby. This gorgeous car was not built
for sale, but for his personal enjoyment. Why is he selling? Simple. Like me and others at our ages he needs to
downsize by reducing his fleet of nice cars and other properties as well.
I don’t charge people. The only thing I get is a PayPal deposit and I
pass the balance after selling expenses to the owner. I do
the listings because I enjoy helping friends.
I live close to this car and I have been privileged to have seen
this car over time. So, while I‘m not great on technical details, I know an
incredible car when I see one. Note that
these photos were taken on June 22nd, 2019.
Here’s what you will get when you buy this great parade and
cruise-in car:
A 1931 Studebaker with an all steel body, a beautifully
fabricated hood, a Stayfast fold down or removable top, a nice vintage-type
interior with wind-up windows and a driver’s power seat, seatbelts on both
sides, a 1965 Buick 401 cubic inch “Nailhead” engine, custom fabricated sprint
car style headers, a GM 400
transmission, Moroso transmission cooler, Ford 9-inch rear with a 3.25:1 ratio
gears, a TCI Custom Show IFS (independent front suspension), four wheel power
disc brakes, custom fabricated fuel tank, electric pump for priming the fuel
system after extended periods of shutdown, a Walker custom built radiator, Painless wiring, VDO instrumentation, Lokar transmission shifter, Lokar parking
brake assembly, Pioneer radio/CD player with remote control and hidden
antennas, electric cooling fan override switch and more.
The car has been driven less than 1500 miles total. The odometer shows 936.2, but the speedometer
was not hooked up early in the build.
This car is priced to sell with a modest reserve. Bid early and often.
More details about the car. The engine and transmission were completely rebuilt in the construction of the car. The engine was bored .030. The car dos have turn signals. The frame is largely original. The frame was heavy duty because the original Studebaker coupe had a heavy straight eight engine. The frame was boxed in to add reinforcement and to protect wiring
On Jul-14-19 at 18:45:24 PDT, seller added the following information:
update: 2019-08-08
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1931 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 9004343 | Mileage: | 936 |
Transmission: | Automatic | Make: | Studebaker |
Body Type: | Convertible | Model: | Special |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Trim: | custom |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Engine: | Buick "Nailhead" 401 cid |
Options: | Convertible | Drive Type: | RWD |
Power Options: | Power Seats | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Sub Model: | Highboy Street Rod Roadster | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | Black | Disability Equipped: | No |
Interior Color: | Gray | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 |