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1952 Studebaker Champion For Sale
1952 Studebaker Champion

1952 Studebaker Champion


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Shipping: Auto Transport Quote Price: $15250.00

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Here is a chance to own this unique 1952 chopped Studebaker Starlite Coupe. Obviously, it’s a 1951nose. The title does say 1952 if you want to change that it’s up to you. I’veowned this two years. Looking to change as I do every so often and I’ve ownedmany old cars and motorcycles.

There are hundreds if not thousands of builder hours putinto this car in Southern CA – that’s all I know about the build. I believe thecar was built in the early 1990s, finished about 1995 as I have a Best in Showtrophy from that year. It also won a trophy in the 2017 Santa Fe Car Show onJuly 4th. I purchased the carexactly as is and other than changing the oil, I haven’t done any othermodifications. I’ve never driven it without at least one if not a half dozenpeople trying to find out about it, what year it is, or telling me what abad*** car it is. People are always taking pictures driving next to me orstopped at a light. Do not buy this car if you don’t want to be noticed! Idoubt you could build this car today for even double my reserve on thisauction.

The car has a(70's?) 350/350 Chevy motor and transmission with a 9”rear original drum brakes all around. Single original master. Runs good, sounds good w/dual Supertrapps & drivesgood. I believe the transmission has a shift kit in it. Original front end/steering. Stops okay. All thelights work. The interior is purple and orange velour and is period 90s, but isin great shape as is the paint on the car. People ask what color it is, to meit’s a red fade to magenta depending on the light/angle. There are whitishghost flames on the side, see photo. There is a minor nick here and there butoverall still is a 9 or 9.5/10, in my opinion. I consider myself very picky.

There are so many details, I know I won’t cover them all, soplease see contact info below if you have questions after reading thelisting. The antenna has been frenchedon the driver’s side fender. The hood was modified with port/vent openings, oneon either side as well as the rear quarter panels. There is a lot of chrome/goldadhesive-backed detail-striping on the wheels, under the hood, around the trunk,as well as logos and emblems on the motor-console, dash etc that can be left asis or removed. Everything in the car has been customized. The glove box iscustomized with wood as is the trunk battery box cover and tool box. The enginecompartment has been highly detailed with a lot of custom chrome covers. Theback side of the hood has reflective/mirror material show off that chromeengine. The trunk also has that. Though the whole top, interior, trunk andengine have been detailed, the bottom of the car has not. It was meant to be a driver.Tried to show that and the interior in the photos. Don’t see any rust but havenot looked at it on a lift.

I drive the car once every week or two, just locally, neveron the highway and always just in town usually under 45mph. Only have been onthe highway once and it cruises fine at 70mph.The title says 0 miles(MV didn't care) but the odometer says16764. I don’t know if that means 116,764 or 216,764. Mileage will change as Iwill drive it a bit.

The car has a door popper on the driver’s side door andbecause I’ve had battery issues, I usually just leave the driver’s window downto reach in and open it.

The car has minor issues/quirks for a 66 year old vehicle,but I still drive it as is and have just not addressed them.

·Could use a tune up/oil change. Runs good but alittle rough at idle at this altitude (7500ft) being it came from sea level. I’venever re-jetted the carb.

·Sometimes the starter spins and motor does not,but does always start.

·The speedo cable has gotten very noisy andbounces around at a higher mph than you’re actually going.Mileage probably higher than stated.

·On right turns the back right wheel seems to rubsometimes.

·There are a few switches on the console whichyou need to figure out – one is the aux electric fan, one is the lights.

·The signal needs to be turned back to theoriginal position to turn off and stays on, if you leave it on, even with theignition off.

·Horn does not work.

·Radio has a lot of static, probably just aground, but the cassette works, also noisy.

·The battery goes low after a week or so, don’tknow what’s on or if there’s a short, but I keep it on a trickle anyway andit’s been fine for the last two years.

·Leaks transmission fluid from the front seal Ibelieve. Local shop told me about $350 to drop and reseal it and the rearengine seal also.

·One drum brake (I believe the right front) haslocked on me a few times under panic stops only.

·Driver’s seat adjusting/reclining does not workso it’s in one position. I sit against a pillow as I’m probably a little shorter thanthe previous owner.

·There’s a bubble in the paint above thewindshield in the center roof line area.

·Appears to have been re-VINned, see photo.There’s a VIN tag over the original VIN plate that I originally had checked outwhen I bought it and there was no issue. I don’t know why, that’s how I boughtit. The car was checked out in CA with PD and DMV, and it’s registered with aclean title here in NM. Just being honest so there are no surprises.

Car has no heat, A/C, PS, PW or PB. Guess builder ran out of $. Car shakes, rattles, but rolls nice on smooth roads. Some dash gauges(like fuel & temp.) don't work but accessory ones do.

I have four new shocks, not installed, that come with theauction/car as well as two trophies and an old photo from CA taken at a carshow. I do not have receipts or the builder’s name or any previous info. Ifsomeone sheds light on this, I’ll post and add to this listing.

I welcome in-person visits to inspect and am willing to pickyou up at the airport if needed. I will not let anyone drive the car as the carhas specialty insurance in my name, not even my wife is covered to drive it. Ifyou have questions not addressed here and are serious, please call845-656-5916. Please NO low ballers.




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