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1955 Studebaker Champion Regal
Estimated at £14,000 - £16,000
Lot details
Registration No: 346 YUL
Chassis No: 1G935529
Mot Expiry: Exempt
- 185ci (3 litre), 6 cyl engine mated to a T5 5-speed manual gearbox with Hurst shifter
- Sporting extremely rare 'Speedster' trim and nicknamed 'The Wasp'
- Multiple 'Best in Show' winner and offered with a collection of trophies
Sporting extremely rare 'Speedster' trim and nicknamed 'The Wasp' the Studebaker on offer is fitted with a 185ci (3 litre), 6 cyl engine mated to a T5 5-speed manual gearbox with Hurst shifter. Imported from New Jersey in May 2012 by the current vendor it's believed that over $50,000 were invested in the restoration. With custom interior the bright work has been triple chrome plated at a believed cost of $7,000. Riding on American torque racing wheels and with a custom stainless steel exhaust the vendor informs us the Radio and clock have also been overhauled, rare option NOS spot lamps are present and the front brakes have been upgraded to turner discs. Offered with work shop manual and parts book the Studebaker is accompanied with a collection of trophies as it is a Multiple 'Best in Show' winner and is invited to many shows and club events including the NEC classic car show on the American Auto Club UK stand.
Registration No: 346 YUL
Chassis No: 1G935529
Mot Expiry: Exempt
- 185ci (3 litre), 6 cyl engine mated to a T5 5-speed manual gearbox with Hurst shifter
- Sporting extremely rare 'Speedster' trim and nicknamed 'The Wasp'
- Multiple 'Best in Show' winner and offered with a collection of trophies
Sporting extremely rare 'Speedster' trim and nicknamed 'The Wasp' the Studebaker on offer is fitted with a 185ci (3 litre), 6 cyl engine mated to a T5 5-speed manual gearbox with Hurst shifter. Imported from New Jersey in May 2012 by the current vendor it's believed that over $50,000 were invested in the restoration. With custom interior the bright work has been triple chrome plated at a believed cost of $7,000. Riding on American torque racing wheels and with a custom stainless steel exhaust the vendor informs us the Radio and clock have also been overhauled, rare option NOS spot lamps are present and the front brakes have been upgraded to turner discs. Offered with work shop manual and parts book the Studebaker is accompanied with a collection of trophies as it is a Multiple 'Best in Show' winner and is invited to many shows and club events including the NEC classic car show on the American Auto Club UK stand.
Auction: Donington Park, 18th May, 2016
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