1949 Studebaker Champion De Luxe 4-Door 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.

While other American manufacturers continued to roll out mildly restyled versions of their pre-war offerings, Studebaker capitalized on the demand for new designs with its all-new 1947 Commander and Champion models. With seductive lines penned by young Studebaker lead stylist Virgil Exner, its fresh design featured integrated “pontoon” fenders, a stylish chrome grille, and a distinctive multi-pane wraparound rear window on the Starlight Coupe. The four-door models were the biggest sellers, captivating buyers with their spacious interiors and rear-hinged “suicide” doors. Today, the Champion Sedan is cherished by collectors for its modern 1940s styling and the crucial role it played in Studebaker’s post-war recovery.

Highlights  

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

• Powered by a 169.9 cu-in “L-head” inline-six rated at 80 horsepower 

• Column-shifted three-speed manual transmission with overdrive

• Finished in cream over tan cloth upholstery 

• Rear-hinged “suicide” doors 

• Steel wheels with polished hub caps 

• This 1949 Studebaker Champion De Luxe 4-Door Sedan is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just under 56,384 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown  

Features 

• Champion hood ornament 

• Driver’s-side exterior rearview mirror 

• Vent windows 

• Split windshield 

• Back-lit instrument dials  

• Heater 

• Two-spoke steering wheel with horn ring  

• Bench seats, front and rear  

• Lockable glove compartment  

• Dual sun visors  

• Carpeted floor mats  

• Self-adjusting brakes  

• Self-stabilizing independent front wheel suspension  

• Anti-vibration rubber engine mountings 

• Full pressure oiling system 

• Automatic current and voltage regulated generator 

• Variable ratio steering - shockless steering linkage 

• High capacity shock absorbers 

• 6-volt electrical system  

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. 

• Additional work is needed for the brake system as they are currently inoperative 

• Splitting and cracking in the paint 

• Pitting on the exterior chrome trim 

• Deteriorated vent windows 

• Driver’s-side rear window is cracked 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Jack 

• Lug wrench 

• 1949 Studebaker Champion Owner’s Guide 

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