1949 Studebaker Modified 4-Door Champion Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This very special collection is offered from Dr. Karl Peace, an esteemed collector dedicated to the Studebaker marque. Following his donation, in its entirety, of his car collection to the Georgia Southern University Foundation, the collection is offered, entirely without reserve, via Hagerty Marketplace.

Studebaker quickly resumed automobile production following World War II with the reintroduction of the Champion in December 1945 while it prepared a new line of vehicles for 1947. Under the watchful eye of visionary designer Virgil Exner, Studebaker’s incredibly innovative redesign was launched with the slogan “First by far with a post-war car.” Showcasing such cutting-edge design elements such as a wrap-around rear window and rear-hinged “suicide doors,” Studebaker forced other American manufacturers to play catch-up.  Riding on a 112-inch wheelbase, the 1949 Champion was the last of the third generation before the radical bullet-nose design was unveiled for 1950.

Highlights 

• Offered from the Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Car Collection  

• 170-cubic-inch, inline-six engine producing 80 horsepower 

• Floor shifted five-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in black over dark gray/light gray two-tone fabric upholstery  

• Orange and white pinstriping on the sides, starting behind the door handles, and the nose, just above the Studebaker badge  

• Side pipes 

• Mounted exterior spotlights on each side of the windshield  

• Exterior windshield visor  

• Curb feelers  

• Please note that while this car displays 48,550 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

 Features  

• Front and rear bench seats 

• Suicide doors 

• Chrome headlamp eyelids  

• Push-button AM radio 

• Heater 

• Circular oil/heat/gas/amp gauge on left side of driver dash  

• Circular analog clock in center of dash  

• Circular speedometer (100 mph max) on right side of driver dash  

• Steering wheel with circular horn 

• Fitted with Coker Classic 15 inch 195/75 tires with a 2.25 inch white wall  

• Shoulder seat belts added in front and rear 

• Non-original chrome Fiesta hub caps  

• Glove box has original cardboard service information on inside of cover 

 Known Imperfections  

• Please note that all lots in The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a garage facility. The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring the cars back to running potential, however, as a result of the extended passive display, it is to be assumed that all lots will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term storage and require sorting to perform best and safely. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Paint is pitting and cracking in multiple locations  

• Trunk carpet is stained 

• Sides of trunk walls show wear  

• Rust bubbling on the lower edges of the trunk, doors, fenders, bumper fillers, and rain gutters 

• Hand-painted, orange and white “Special Thanks Roger, Studer’s Body Shop & Garage” on left side exterior of the trunk lid is faded and peeling, as is a painted rose on the right side  

• Seam on driver’s side seat is torn, and another spot on the back rest is splitting  

• Inside door handle on driver’s side is stained  

• Cloth door trim near driver’s feet is frayed  

• Hub caps are scratched, one has slight rust  

• Cardboard service information in glove box is water stained  

 Included  

• Car cover  

• Spare tire  

• Four-way universal lug wrench  

• Plug-in interior fan 

Additional Notes

Title in transit.

Dr. Peace began a career in biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry in 1978. His early career path saw him rise to vice president of worldwide technical operations at Parke-Davis / Warner Lambert, followed by his founding of Biopharmaceutical Research Consultants Inc. in 1989. Dozens of international biotech and pharmaceutical companies relied on his expertise for development and regulatory approval of dozens of medicines, including drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, and gastrointestinal ulcers. In 1998 Dr. Peace approached Georgia Southern University with a plan to establish a biostatistics center, a corresponding program of study in biostatistics at the graduate level, and a school of public health. He returned to the Statesboro, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2000, when Georgia Southern began to offer the Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics. In 2004, his endowment to honor his late wife led to the creation of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. He is author, co-author or editor of 15 books, 22 book chapters, and over 100 articles in the scientific, medical or biostatistical literature; and is the recipient of over 50 prestigious awards.

Georgia Southern University’s 10 colleges, schools and departments offer 132 different degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. These programs are offered on the University’s beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and through online instruction. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 300-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom and promotes student growth and life success.

Additionally, due to the remote location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Wednesday, June 19 through Thursday, June 27. No cars can be retrieved prior to June 19 and any lots remaining after June 27 will be transported to the Hagerty Garage + Social in Savannah, Georgia (with costs of transport and a $50/day storage fee assessed to the buyer).

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com