Studebaker Champion (1948)
for sale
Price: US $4,500.00
Price: US $4,500.00
1948 Studebaker Champion Sedan; Restorable Condition.20 Years in storage; rebuilt engine. 2 owners.Third generation
OverviewProduction1947-1952PowertrainEngine169.9 cu in (2.8 L) I6DimensionsWheelbase112 in (2, 845 mm)[4]Length1947: 192 in (4, 877 mm)
1950: 197.3 in (5, 011 mm)In 1947, Studebaker completely redesigned the Champion and the Commander, making them the first new cars after World War II.[4][5] The cars has new styling(rear window, flat front fenders, etc, )and new mechanics, like back light illumination for gauges and automatic courtesy lights.[6] The Champion made up 65.08% of the total sales for the automaker in 1947. The 169.9 cu in (2.8 L) I6 engine produced 80 hp (60 kW; 81 PS) in 1947.
In 1950, output was increased to 85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS).[4] Also, new styling (new grill, sheet metal, and rear end) was introduces, and an automatic transmission (which cost $201).[7]
One of the new styling features on the cars was the wraparound, green-house rear window that was on two-door cars from 1947–1951, at first just an option, in 1950 it was given its own trim line, the Starlight coupe.[4] The spinner grill was introduced in 1950, similar to that of a Ford Deluxe, [8] but was dropped again for the 1952 model year.
update: 2015-08-21
Used |
“Car is all there in excellent restorable condition.” |
Make: | Studebaker | Interior Color: | Gray |
Year: | 1948 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Model: | Champion | Transmission: | Automatic |
Engine: | Gas | Body Type: | Sedan |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Mileage: | 72,000 | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Exterior Color: | Blue | For Sale By: | Dealer |