Studebaker M5 (1947)
for sale
Price: US $5,000.00
Price: US $5,000.00
Available for bidding is this 1947
Studebaker retro-mod truck. The drive
train is a Chevy 350 small block mated to a 700R transmission. The front end is a GM metric clip with power
front disc brakes and GM power steering. The rear end is solid with great running gear. The interior is very nice with a comfortable
ride. GM tilt steering column, after
market gauge pack, remote control JVC stereo. The door panels and headliner are correct to the ’47 truck. The door handles are new with a vintage look. The body is in great shape. When the truck was renovated by the previous
owner, the gas tank was moved from underneath the truck to the metal trunk that
sits in the bed of the pickup. I
replaced the starter in April 2015. The
driver’s side door hinge needs an adjustment because the door sags slightly and
won’t close properly.
I purchased the pickup from a
vintage car shop in Amarillo, Texas, who originally bought it from the original
independent owner. Before I bought the
pickup from the vintage shop, I spoke with the original owner who provided a
history of the truck. The owner was an auto
shop teacher at a vocational high school class in Oklahoma. As part of the vocational class project, the
class students built this truck bottom up to its present condition, including
the engine, drive train, and paint job.
I am reluctantly selling the truck
because my wife and I purchased a home, and the money will be used to cover house
expenses. This truck is great for cruise
night or just tooling around town and attracts thumbs up, cheers, and smiles
wherever you drive it. It easily cruises
down the highway. I applied for antique
license plates which permitted me to register the vehicle as Antique and exempt
it from annual inspection. Thus, I drove
the pickup on a limited basis.
The winning buyer will have to make
arrangements for transportation plans and costs to pick up the car in
Austin. I have used u-ship in the past
with good results. The truck is being
sold “As Is” without any stated or implicit warranties. The
winning buyer must provide a $500 deposit via Paypal within 24 hours of winning
the truck. I will accept the balance
owed through wire transfer of funds or certified bank check. Independent inspections are welcome.
Please
contact me with any questions. I will be
delayed in answering questions until late in the evenings after I return home
from work.
Good luck in your bidding.
update: 2015-07-27
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | M5C28453 |
Year: | 1947 | Interior Color: | grey |
Make: | Studebaker | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Trim: | 2-door | Transmission: | Automatic |
Engine: | 8-cylinder gasoline | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Mileage: | unknown | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Sub Model: | M5 | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | Silver |