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Studebaker Commander Conestoga (1954)
for sale

Price: US $2,574.00

Description:

You are bidding a on 1954 Studebaker Commander Conestoga Deluxe Station Wagon. It is equipped with Studebaker's 232 cubic inch V8 engine and overdrive transmission. The car shows 77, 261 miles and is believed to be accurate. The car runs and is being offered with NO RESERVE.
General:
The car received a cosmetic restoration in the 1970s. It sat without running for at least 20 years prior to listing.
Mechanical:
The Commander runs off its own fuel supply. Fuel pump was rebuilt just prior to listing. Engine holds good oil pressure at approximately 2000 rpm (see photos). Radiator leaks from core. Brakes are inoperable. Transmission operates in 1st and reverse, operational status of overdrive is unknown. Clutch engages very near limits of travel. Exhaust system is poor. Is equipped with exhaust cutout operated from firewall. Air cleaner is included, was removed for photography. Have keys for ignition and doors only, not tailgate.
Interior
: Seats are in fair to good condition, but foam is crumbling (see photos). Headliner is in very good condition.
Exterior/Structural
: Frame appears solid (see pictures). There is evidence of bondo in fenders and other lower extremities of the car. Paint is good in some areas and only fair in others. Hood shows many visible grinding marks. Chrome is fair to good shape (see pictures). Tires hold air, but need replacement. There are dents in the cowl and roof, and many other areas of minor trauma. Rust is visibly poking through on fenders. One hubcap is mismatched.
Other:
Sale includes two NOS front fenders. Both fenders have some minor dings and dents, but have never been installed. Proceeds from sale benefit the Studebaker National Museum Collections fund. Contact seller with questions or for additional pictures, or call Andy at 574-532-8352 or Aaron at 260-573-6881. Car may be inspected in person by appointment.
Terms:
Car is sold with NO RESERVE. Will sell to U.S. buyers only. Car is sold
As Is, Where Is
, with no warranty of any kind. No claims are made for completeness or operational status of vehicle. Seller accepts cash, certified checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Amex. Seller will process payment directly. Total due within three days of close of auction. Car must be picked up with two weeks of close of sale. Shipping/Pickup arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer. Title is in hand and will be accompanied by bill of sale. Title will be released when car is picked up.
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