55 President State Coupe (new to the site)

[Az Coupe 55]

Hi folks, new to the Studebaker scene, but thought Id
say hi and post some pics of a car I have.
Its a 55 President State Coupe.
The has been here in Az its whole life and still wears
its original paint. Was parked in 64 and been off the road
since. The Az sun has killed most interior as you may expect
but the body is still very clean and rust free.
The motor is complete but needs to be rebuilt from sitting.
Its an auto car btw.
Wanted to say Hi to the enthusiest who would appreciate it the
most, and offer a few pics.

[Chris Pile]

Welcome to the Forum!
Looks like a promising project.

Chris Pile

http://midwaystudebakers.tripod.com/

[Milaca]

Hi Dayle, the body on that car looks incredible! Its a nice color combination also and could look amazing if restored to original. Good luck with your project.

So
They
Used
Delco
Electronics
Before
Autolite
Kept
Everything
Running?

R is for Rusty
In the middle of Minnesota

[Chris_Dresbach]

WELCOME!

Chris Dresbach

[Az Coupe 55]

hi guys, thanks.
Velvet Black over Coral, correct
Heres another pic

inside the trunk is almost like the day it left the showroom
as far as paint etc.
I have all the hubcaps but
The spare is on the car, but missing one of the original coral
painted steel wheels.
The stainless on the car and chrome is really nice still.
(thanks Az )

[Anne F. Goodman]

Welcome to the forum. Those pink & Black Studes look Fantastic al fixed up.

Mabel 1949 Champion
Hawk 1957 Silverhawk
Gus 1958 Transtar
The Prez 1955 President State
Blu 1957 Golden Hawk
Daisy 1954 Regal Commander Starlight Coupe
Fresno,Ca

[Milaca]

I'm surprised that it was parked 45 years ago being that it appears to be in very good condition. Perhaps the engine or tranny wore out and so they purchased a newer car?

S o
T hey
U sed
D elco
E lectronics
B efore
A utolite
K ept
E verything
R unning?

1949 2R17
R is for Rusty
In the middle of Minnesota

[Az Coupe 55]

hard to say
check out the license plates
Im working on tracking down the last owner
this next few days.
The registration in the car was last dated 64
and the odometer is showing 82237, so it got some miles
on it between 58 and 64.
The 2nd owner bought it in 58 with 24,750 miles on it.

[silverhawk]

Welcome to the forum! You got a very nice project there, have fun!

Dylan Wills

'61 lark deluxe 4 door wagon

[clonelark]

Very nice car to start with, beautiful grille it should polish up just fine. Interiors can be bought complete, paint will make this a sweet car. Welcome to the forum.

If it wasn't for the last minute i'd never get anything done.

[55champion]

Welcome and best of luck with the '55. Keep us posted on your progress.
Have you joined Studebaker Drivers Club ? If not I hope you will ,you will find it a great help in fixing up your car.

[Invalid User Name]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for the pictures. You know how to get off to a good start.


Doug
Venice, Florida
1950 Champion
9G F1

[Bill Pressler]

Geez, looks like you've got a great starting point there! Great color scheme and body looks good from the photos! 'President' trim and the nice solid pillared coupe body...what a great car!

Welcome to the forum, too!

Bill Pressler
Kent, OH
'63 Lark Daytona Skytop R1 (sold new by Cordell Motors, Moorhead, MN)
'64 Daytona Hardtop (sold new by Carl E. Filer Co., Greenville, PA)

[Don Kelstrom]

I look at the forum a lot, but don't often comment. Just had to say what a great car you have. I've always loved the 55s and you have one of the best examples. With those colors, it will look great when painted. Good luck on your project.

[55 prez]

I am partial to the '55's and just a little jealous.
Good Luck on the restoration and come back to the forum often.

Jim Caldwell
"The view don't change if you ain't the lead dog"

http://ozarktrails.tripod.com/