350-Powered 1940 Studebaker Commander Sedan Custom

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

The Studebaker Commander nameplate was introduced in 1927 and became one of the company's most important and enduring models. By 1940, the Commander occupied the middle tier of Studebaker's passenger-car lineup, offering greater size and power than the Champion while remaining more affordable than the prestigious President. 

The '40 Commander featured an all-steel body, integrated front fenders, a distinctive vertical grille, and styling that blended traditional prewar design cues with the smoother body contours that were becoming common throughout the American automobile industry. 

Today, Commanders are appreciated for their Art Deco-era styling and sturdy body-on-frame construction, which readily accepts modern V8 powertrains. This Sedan is an older custom build with numerous modifications, most notably a 350ci LT1 V8 engine, a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission, and a 1990s Chevrolet Camaro-sourced front sub-frame, suspension, and rear end with a 2.70 gear ratio.  

The Commander has been refinished in black paint with white hood stripes over a red custom interior with cloth upholstery. It also features molded front and rear fenders, custom-formed running boards, shaved/removed door handles and electric door poppers, 14" chrome wheels, power front disc brakes, power steering, power windows, front bucket seats, digital instrumentation, a Sunpro temperature gauge, power-operated trunk lid, and an aftermarket AM/FM/cassette stereo with power antenna. 

The car was acquired by the current Ohio owner in 2021. 

This 1940 Studebaker Commander Sedan Custom is now offered at no reserve in Michigan by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean Ohio title in the current owner's name. 

Highlights

• 350ci LT1 V8 engine 

• TH350 3-speed automatic transmission 

• Refinished in black paint with white hood stripes 

• Red custom interior with cloth upholstery 

  Factory Equipment

• Vertical grille 

• Suicide doors 

• Large trunk 

• Chassis plate (No. 4158521) 

  Modifications

The older custom build reportedly includes: 

• Engine, Chassis, and Mechanicals

  • 350ci LT1 V8 engine 

  • TH350 3-speed automatic transmission 

  • Camaro front sub-frame 

  • Camaro suspension and rear end with a 2.70 gear ratio 

  • Power steering and front disc brakes 

  • Electric temperature-controlled cooling fan 

  • Second auxiliary electric fan 

  • Heavy-duty radiator 

  • Custom polished aluminum intake 

  • Aluminum finned valve covers 

  • Custom plug wire protectors 

• Body 

  • 14" chrome wheels 

  • Custom de-chromed hood 

  • Filled side hood panels 

  • Molded front and rear fenders 

  • Custom formed running boards 

  • Shaved/removed door handles 

  • Electric door poppers 

  • Power-operated trunk lid 

  • Recessed license plate 

  • Power antenna 

  • V-butt front and rear windshield 

  • Faux bullet holes and stickers

• Interior

  • Front bucket seats 

  • Vintage Air heat and A/C (R-134) 

  • Full custom interior 

  • Molded door and side panels 

  • Digital instrument panel 

  • Billet aluminum door handles 

  • Tilt GM steering column 

  • Custom billet steering wheel 

  • Sunpro temperature gauge 

  • Power tinted windows 

  • JVC AM/FM/cassette head unit 

  • Dual 12" Kicker subwoofers 

  • Dual power amplifiers with crossover 

  • 2-speed windshield wipers 

  • Custom upholstered trunk

   Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections and paint flaws 

• Dean Alpha tires are 17 years old 

• Some wear to interior materials

• Images detailing the condition of the car are presented in the gallery 

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1940 Studebaker Commander Sedan Custom acquired it in 2021. 

Additional Information

This car is titled using a North Carolina DMV-issued number. Chassis number 4158521 is pictured in the gallery.

The 90-year-old seller states, "This car is a joy to own and a thrill to drive!"