1953 Studebaker Commander For Sale
1953 Studebaker Commander
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HISTORIC 1953 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER COUPE - MILESTONE RAYMOND LOEWY DESIGN!
TRENDSETTER OF THE 1950s!
GENERAL BACKGROUND...The 1953 Studebaker Commander once againproved the forward-looking genius of Raymond Loewy, the world famous industrialdesigner hired by Studebaker to position the brand as a design leader. Unquestionably the sleekest coupe of 1953, itwas so advanced that the body formed the basis of many Studebaker models allthe way through the handsome 1964 Studebaker Golden Hawk.
IMPROVEMENT DETAILS...since 6-voltoriginality has been maintained, a heavy-duty Cadillac starter was installeddue to its proven ruggedness in these applications. Major re-wiring of the car, and repair of theoverdrive were also done. Newupholstery, carpet, and headliner were major interior upgrades.
A MAINTAINEDCLASSIC RATHER THAN A FULL-RESTORATION…it is important for the new owner not to expect a car that has beencompletely disassembled and “made new” on a cost-no-object basis. Rather, the car has been maintained, and hasmany original and un-restored components.The current driver has driven it only locally for enjoyment andparticipation in local shows – where it has been a trophy winner.
Until thismonth, the car had been “hibernating” since October. Like most all 65-year old classic cars, theyare not happy upon being awakened, and a fair amount of tinkering was necessaryto get it running again. We report thisonly to prepare those who may be new to classic car ownership. The fact is, that “every day is an adventure”. What works well on Monday, might not work thesame way on Tuesday. It took tremendousdetermination to keep this historic Studebaker on the road for 65 years, andcontinued repairs and maintenance (often without notice) must be expected aspart of its ownership.
LOCATION: Loganville, GA (36 milesnortheast of Atlanta)
EXCELLENT INVESTMENT –cars of the1950s are highly coveted. Raymond Loewy’sdesign work was well established by this era and arguably became best knownthrough his association with Studebaker.For this reason alone, the 1953 Studebaker Commander will always beviewed as one of the most significant styling exercises of the decade, and alsoas one of the wisest investments.
THE FIRST 12 PICTURESwill give you a general overview of thisvery fine looking Studebaker Commander, but if you are seriouslyinterested...please be sure to look at ALL 100+ images because we want you tosee EVERYTHING.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING...TO SEE ALL THEIMAGES:There are over100 images that will show the car in great detail. BUT, to see ALL of theimages, you MUST place your cursor DIRECTLY ON an image...and then scrollgently ALL the way to the bottom (be sure to allow time for all the images toload).CAUTION: If you use the scroll bar to the FAR right of yourscreen - OR, the "Click to View Image Album" feature - you will NOTbe able to see all the images!Over 2,900 TRANSACTIONS WITH HAPPY PEOPLE!As of the date ofthis listing, we've had over 2,900 transactions (both BuyingandSelling)on eBay without a single complaint. One of the keys to our success is toshowlargerandmoreimages than almost anyother eBay listing...so you canclearlysee what you aregetting. We also give a very detailed description of the car...not just acouple sentences like many listings.
QUESTIONS?...after reviewing ALL the images and readingthe entire description, please call Jim Murphy if you have any questions:706-429-7924
IMPERFECTIONS -NO car is perfect.This car is a verynice survivor and quite frankly, is a stunner both on the road and at localshows. But there are some scratches and other imperfections in the painthere and there - some of the chrome and stainless is good - and some chrome isa bit pitted and some stainless has varied dimples and depressions. It was never intended to be a “trailer queen”- but rather – to be something that looks sharp and that can be driven withoutconcern for every rock chip or bug mark that is natural to occur on any carthat is driven.
It has been our goal to put the cameraeverywhere that a discerning buyer would look. In many cases, the camerais showing you how nice the car is. However, if we see a defect, we showit. You will see examples of some imperfections specifically pointed outin the images as examples of what you should expect...so please be sure toexamineALL100+ images.
During the photo-session, we noted thatthe horn, radio, lighter, and one tail-light were not operational. We were able to operate the left side ventopen/closed…but not the right.
ODOMETER NOTE...17,255 miles are indicated on theodometer. Due to its 1953-era 5-digit design limitations, it isimpossible to know the actual mileage of the car since new, and norepresentations as to original mileage are being made.
PAYMENT DETAILS: Payment is due within 2-businessdays of auction's end via Bank to Bank wire transfer.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERSare welcome, but MUST adhere to theSAME Payment Terms detailed above and also make all arrangements for thepick-up and importation of the Vehicle into the Buyer's country.ABOUT ME:I am an avid Classic Car enthusiast. Afterretiring from 30 years of Sales & Marketing in a Global 100 company, Ibegan buying and selling Classic Cars and Collectibles as a collector, and alsomarket collectible/investment vehicles for friends, fellow enthusiasts, andother clientele. This classic 1953 Studebaker is owned by a fellow classic carenthusiast.Please Note: as of this date, we have had over 2,900 eBay transactionswith 100% Positive Feedback...this includes the sale of many Classic Cars toBuyers all over the world, including Great Britain, Germany, Norway, Sweden,Switzerland, France, Australia, Russia, Canada, Japan and throughout the UnitedStates.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT & FINAL REMARKS:A Bill of Sale andthe original Georgia Registration document will be provided to theBuyer.
NOTE: Georgia did not begin to title automobilesuntil 1962. Therefore, NO automobile ofa model year older than 1962 has a Georgia title. Instead, the registration document becomesthe government-issued ownership document (which indicates “Non-Title” on it…sothat you know that a title was not issued).All states must observe the titling laws of all other states, so youwill be able to register, insure, and drive this car in any state. However, whether your state chooses to issuea title is entirely up to your particular state’s titling rules. Please inquireat your local DMV to determine whether your state will issue a title or not.
This Vehicle is sold strictly as-shown andon a final as-is basis without any warranties expressed or implied due to age.All classic cars (even the most expensive) will require continual maintenance,service, and repair - often without warning.As it has not been tested for long-distance driving, we recommend that it betransported to its new owner. We have presented the car accurately to thebest of our ability,but oversights are possible. Therefore-beforethe auction's end - bidders are welcome to examinethe vehicle in person. All sales are final.
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QUESTIONS?...after reviewing ALL the images and readingthe entire description, please call Jim Murphy if you have any questions:706-429-7924
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On Mar-14-18 at 10:01:41 PDT, seller added the following information:
IMPORTANT UPDATES (3/14/2018):
1) One of the items that needed to be addressed after the winter "hibernation" was the battery. It takes a charge well and will start the car, but will very quickly run-down...so we suspect a current drain somewhere. We are attempting to find the cause, but this is an item that the new owner may have to address as part of the ongoing maintenance and repair that these cars require.
2) We have learned from many helpful Studebaker experts that the interior ventilation door on the left side is NOT missing, but that the car was made this way! The interior vent door on the right front passenger side is used as part of the heat regulation system.
