Studebaker

Starting life in the late 1930's, the Studebaker Champion was produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, up until 1958. A 'full-size' car in its first three generations and a 'mid-size' car in its last two generation models, the Champion served as a junior model to the Commander.

This car's success was responsible for the survival of Studebaker as a manufacturer following weak sales in 1938 before it was introduced. Unlike in the development of most other cars, the Champion was designed from a "clean sheet" and had no restrictions resulting from using older parts or requiring the subsequent use of its components in heavier vehicles. For its size, the Champion was one of the lightest cars of its era, with its compact straight-six engine outlasting the model itself, produced up until the end of 1964.

The Champion was one of Studebaker's best-selling models thanks to its low pricing, durable engine, and of course, styling. The model won Mobilgas economy runs by posting the highest fuel efficiency tests and during World War II, were coveted for their high efficiency at a time when fuel was rationed in the US. From 1943 to 1945, the Champion engine was even used as the powerplant for the Studebaker M29 Weasel personnel and cargo carrier, which also used four sets of the Champion's leaf springs arranged transversely for its bogie suspension.

In 1947, Studebaker completely redesigned the Champion, making it one of the first new cars after World War II alongside the Commander.

This 1948 left-hand drive Studebaker Champion features a 2769cc 6-Cylinder engine and manual column gear shift. Presented in its original Tulip Yellow coachwork with fabric interior, it is a striking car on any road. A very rare car that has been imported by its former keepers from the USA and has been lovingly maintained.

It comes with a huge file showing lots of correspondence with the owners club, extensive invoices and original service manuals, shop manuals, body parts catalogue and colour brochure.

It boasts a very impressive on-the-road presence - a rare and interesting car for not much money.