1931 Studebaker President Model 80 Four Seasons Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Nethercutt Collection is one of America’s finest Automotive Museums and Collections, a masterpiece comprising over 250 perfectly restored American and European motor cars, along with a vast array of rare mechanical musical instruments and precious antique furniture. 

Maintaining a classic car collection of this size is never easy, and when it reaches the scale of our collection, it becomes increasingly more challenging. Our founder, J.B. Nethercutt said the following at age 91, “The recognition and preservation of beauty has been a major focus of my life. It would suit me well if what people remembered about me was, ‘Where he went, he left beauty behind.’” 

As a result, we have decided to part ways with a small group of cars from the collection and will do so in partnership with our friends at Hagerty Marketplace. Many of the cars we have decided to sell we have owned for in excess of 50 years, or have been in storage, not on display, or represent a tremendous opportunity as a restoration project. They are a compelling mix of pre-war examples that have been thoroughly well-cared for and that will easily find new caretakers who will undoubtedly cherish and use them as intended.  

As we say goodbye to this group of cars, we hope the occasion for their sale will introduce us to new collectors and enthusiasts, and we look forward to hosting you at the Museum and Collection in Sylmar, California, in the coming months, years and decades. 

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 The Studebaker brothers, Henry and Clem, established a wagon shop in South Bend, Indiana in 1852 with a total capital of just $68.00. Migration to the western territories, the Indian Wars, and orders from settlers and the U.S. Army for covered wagons brought them great success; the company was grossing $350,000.00 annually by 1867. Studebaker offered its first electric vehicle in 1902 and its first gasoline-powered car by 1904.

Beginning in the Twenties, the company offered three series in ascending order — the Dictator, the Commander, and the top-of-the-line President. With the introduction of the President in 1927, Studebaker entered the exclusive luxury car market. The Art Deco styling of the President and quality of its coachwork was equal to that of any of the grand American marques of the era.

All Presidents rode a 135-inch wheelbase with power supplied by a 122 hp 337 cu-in straight eight-cylinder engine. Studebakers are known for the excellent performance and drivability as evidenced by numerous endurance records, Pikes Peak hill climbs and Indianapolis 500 appearances at the time. Studebaker built 6,340 Model 80 Presidents in 1931 — according to experts, some 54 Four Seasons Roadsters are known to survive, including this example.

Highlights

• Offered from The Nethercutt Collection

• CCCA Full Classic eligible for all CARavans and club events

• According to experts, one of about 54 President Roadsters known to exist

• 122 hp 337 cu-in in-line eight-cylinder engine

• High-style, great looking American roadster

Features

• Solid body – rust-free Nevada car

• Dual side-mount spare tires

• Some new wood replaced in body

• Trunk rack

• Rumble seat

• Most parts included

• Restoration began in the 1970’s

• Some chrome replaced

• Metal spare tire covers

• Roll-up side glass

Ownership History

Purchased from Darrell Dye, Woodland Hills, California (1986).

From Cameron Richards, Vice President of The Nethercutt Collection: “This Studebaker Four Seasons Roadster is a full CCCA classic. If restored, whether showing or touring, this rare and unique automobile will no doubt impress.”

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: dgould@hagerty.com