1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Under the watch of visionary designer Virgil Exner, Studebaker’s incredibly innovative 1947 line of vehicles was launched with the slogan “First by far with a post-war car.” Showcasing such cutting-edge design elements as a large four-part wrap-around rear window on the Starlight Coupe and large rear-hinged “suicide doors” on the luxurious Land Cruiser, Studebaker had forced other American manufacturers to play catch-up. Riding on a 123-inch wheelbase, the large, streamlined Land Cruiser was aptly named, as it was Studebakers largest vehicle with room to comfortably accommodate six adults. Only around 14,000 Land Cruisers were produced for the 1949 model year, making them highly sought after today by Studebaker enthusiasts for their unique appearance and great club support through the Studebaker Driver’s Club. 

Highlights 

• Largely original example  

• Finished in green over tan cloth upholstery 

• 245.6 cu-in “L-head” straight-six engine rated at 100 horsepower 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Rear-hinged “suicide doors” 

• 15-inch steel wheels with polished covers 

• This 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just under 70,000 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown  

Features 

• Swan hood mascot 

• Back-lit instrument dials 

• Three-spoke steering wheel with horn ring 

• Bench seats, front and rear 

• Dash-mounted rearview mirror 

• Lockable glove compartment 

• Dual sun visors 

• Rear seat grab handle 

• Fold-down rear armrest 

• Self-adjusting brakes 

• Self-stabilizing independent front wheel suspension 

• Variable ratio steering 

• Large capacity oil cleaner 

• Climatizer heating and ventilating 

• 15-gallon fuel tank 

• 6-volt electrical system 

• Split rear window 

Known Imperfections 

• Said to be a survivor example showing signs of age that runs and drives well 

• Scratches, chips, and swirl marks throughout the exterior finish 

• Pitting on the exterior and interior chrome trim 

• Cracks in the steering wheel 

• Mismatched tires  

Included 

• Jack 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Lug wrench 

• Studebaker Shop Manual 1947-1948-1949 Champion Commander 

• Framed Studebaker brochure 

Ownership History 

This 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser was reportedly acquired by the consignor’s father in the early 1990s.  

Additional Notes 

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.