1950 Studebaker Champion Two-Door Sedan - Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1950, Studebaker debuted the radical “bullet nose” look that would come to define the automaker despite only lasting for two model years. The unique, boldly futuristic design was the work of Robert Bourke in Raymond Loewy’s South Bend studio, and consisted of a long, sloping hood and propeller-like center grille flanked by prominent front fenders. Under the hood, the 169.9 cu-in “L-head” inline-six gained an additional five horsepower and could now be had with a Borg-Warner automatic transmission, as on this Starlight Coupe.

Originally sold in California, this 1950 Champion Two-Door Sedan project still sports its factory paint, rust-free body, and many original components. With an appearance unlike anything else on the road, bullet nose Studebakers represented a turning point in mid-century American automotive design, making them highly collectible today.

Highlights

• Project car with factory paint and rust-free body with no patches

• First model year to feature “bullet nose” styling

• A rare and desirable Champion Two-Door Sedan survivor example

• Powered by a 169.9 cu-in “L-head” inline-six rated at 85 horsepower

• Column-shifted two-speed automatic transmission

• Multi-pane wraparound rear window

• The body tag decodes as:

  • 9G – 1950 Champion

  • F5 – Two-door sedan

  • 20300 – Sequential body number

Features

• Driver’s-side exterior rearview mirror

• Turn signals

• Antenna

• Dash-mounted interior rearview mirror

• Back-lit instrument dials

• Two-spoke steering wheel

• Bench seats, front and rear

• Push-button AM radio

• Lockable glove compartment

• Dual sun visors

• Dome light

• Rear passenger grab handles

• Hi-compression engine

• Automatic choke, spark, and heat controls

• Anti-twist box section frame

• Self-adjusting brakes

• Self-stabilizing independent coil spring front wheel suspension

• Anti-vibration rubber engine mountings

• Full pressure oiling system

• Full power muffler – rubber mounted

• Automatic current and voltage regulated generator

• Variable ratio steering - shockless steering linkage

• High-capacity shock absorbers

• 6-volt electrical system

• 18-gallon gas tank

Known Imperfections

• This 1950 Studebaker Champion Two-Door Sedan project runs and drives but it will need work to be fully roadworthy. It should be considered a project due to age and extended storage.

• Original paint with the patina of age

• Right front fender has a dent just below the headlight

• Drivers’ door is dented

• Passenger door has been touched up in mirror mount location

• Oil and Transmission leaks

• Interior lights do not work  

• Wipers do not work

• Radio does not work

Included

• Spare wheel and tire

Ownership History

This 1950 Studebaker Champion Two-Door Sedan was purchased new in California where it remained until 1977. It has the original paint except on the passenger door which has been touched up where the mirror mount would be. The body is rust-free with no patches.

Additional Notes

Title in Transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

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

Contact: Marvin Waters Phone: 910.315.2918 email: mwaters@hagerty.com