1955 Studebaker Conastoga

Studebaker Conastoga (1955)
for sale

Price: US $27,000.00

Description:

This elegant 55 Studebaker Conastoga is the recipient of a $70K, two year long, comprehensive, frame off restoration and modification project professionally done by Larry's Street Rods in Bellingham Washington. (Have Receipts). This all original steel Studebaker features the much more desirable 54' front fenders, hood, and grill. So you get the more attractive 54' split grill married seamlessly with the 55' curved windshield. Laser straight body with all new chrome, all new tinted glass, and stunning two tone paint. The entire frame was blasted, straightened, and treated for corrosion resistance. Fitted with a Phantom Auto Works front end with rack and pinion power steering, and power disc brakes. 9 inch Ford rear end on new springs and perches with a sway bar. Powered by a fresh 350 SBC built to L48 specifications to run on regular gas. The turbo 350 transmission is also fully rebuilt and has a Hurst shifter. Under the hood is a custom made aluminum radiator, Mallory ignition, and an Optima battery. She also sports American Racing wheels.
Inside the entire interior is done in period correct rolled and tucked leatherette. All new headliner and carpets. Classic Industries gauges, Kenwood Stereo, all new wiring package, and new heater core. New Ididit tilt steering column, Lokar billet pedals, windshield wiper motor etc. Virtually no detail overlooked or unattended to. This car has just under 600 miles since completion. It runs powerfully smooth and can be reliably driven anywhere. It attracts enormous attention and has been featured in Rolling Wheels magazine. Feel free to call the owner Rocky Borders at 253 312 1950 for any questions. Asking a very reasonable $27K or shoot me a honest offer. Buyer responsible for shipping, however Rocky will assist with loading at this end. Winning bidder to pay $1K deposit at auction end and balance within 10 days. Talk to Rocky if you want other arrangements.

update: 2015-06-01

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“Beautiful and amazing condition inside and out. Mechanically and cosmetically excellent.”
Year: 1955 Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Studebaker Transmission: Automatic
Model: Conastoga Body Type: Wagon
Trim: Chrome Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Engine: 350 Chevrolet Vehicle Title: Clear
Drive Type: Rear wheel open Fuel Type: Gasoline
Mileage: 580 For Sale By: Private Seller
Exterior Color: Red and White Power Options: Power Locks
Interior Color: Red and White

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