Looking for a 53-55 Coupe-Where'd you find yours?

[RonH]

New member here, recently I found pics of the 53-55 Studebaker coupes and fell in love with the looks. I've been scanning ebay, Collector Car Trader and Hemmings. I found a few, bid on one that ended last week, but didn't win.

There's a black project on ebay I'm looking at but wouldn't mind finding one in better shape or for that matter closer.

Anyone have one for sale or who can point me to some others?

Thanks,

Ron

[Dick Steinkamp]

Not many were made, and most have "bitten the dust" by now.

Are you looking for a Starlight (pillared coupe-C body) or Starliner (hardtop-K body)?

What's your budget?

Ed Ellis had a perfect original Starliner for sale at South Bend...$43k.

My '54 Starliner Streetrod is for sale for $45k

[Dick Steinkamp]

Not many were made, and most have "bitten the dust" by now.

Are you looking for a Starlight (pillared coupe-C body) or Starliner (hardtop-K body)?

What's your budget?

Ed Ellis had a perfect original Starliner for sale at South Bend...$43k.

My '54 Starliner Streetrod is for sale for $45k

[glen]

Welcome aboard Ron,
I can tell you this, that there is a 1953 Black Coupe that has
been modified to some extent, that appears on ebay for $7400.00.
Don't bid on that one, as it is a scam/fraud....the "real one"
just sold at the end of May or 1st couple of days in June, for
$74,000.00 (US) on Ebay.

Opps I see Dick got here first....Be guided by his knowledge
and the others that are members on this forum that can
steer you in the right direction...just be patient!


1964 Daytona
glen Brose
Tumbleweed Flats, AZ

[glen]

Welcome aboard Ron,
I can tell you this, that there is a 1953 Black Coupe that has
been modified to some extent, that appears on ebay for $7400.00.
Don't bid on that one, as it is a scam/fraud....the "real one"
just sold at the end of May or 1st couple of days in June, for
$74,000.00 (US) on Ebay.

Opps I see Dick got here first....Be guided by his knowledge
and the others that are members on this forum that can
steer you in the right direction...just be patient!


1964 Daytona
glen Brose
Tumbleweed Flats, AZ

[RonH]

Thanks guys, saw the $7400 miracle stude on ebay a couple of times, nearly emailed the guy to ask more questions, when I saw his other auctions that kind of ruined his credibility.

I can safely say I'm not looking for a show car, (nice as yours is Dick!) best case scenario would be no rust repair required, paint required is fine, wouldn't necessarily need a drivetrain as I'd replace it with a new or newer drivetrain. Rust repair doesn't scare me, but I've got quite a few projects now and would like a driver for once.

The $15K Stude at http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...5/88796245.htm would be tempting if it were a 3-5K cheaper and hadn't had the hood modified. I guess I could say that under $10K is really my preferred limit but it's not a hard limit.

As far as body style the pillerless (Starliner?) would be my preference but I like the profile of the coupe so I'd be happy with either. As far as preferred year 53-54 would be my fav, but I like the shark mouth of the 55 as well.

Ron

[RonH]

Thanks guys, saw the $7400 miracle stude on ebay a couple of times, nearly emailed the guy to ask more questions, when I saw his other auctions that kind of ruined his credibility.

I can safely say I'm not looking for a show car, (nice as yours is Dick!) best case scenario would be no rust repair required, paint required is fine, wouldn't necessarily need a drivetrain as I'd replace it with a new or newer drivetrain. Rust repair doesn't scare me, but I've got quite a few projects now and would like a driver for once.

The $15K Stude at http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...5/88796245.htm would be tempting if it were a 3-5K cheaper and hadn't had the hood modified. I guess I could say that under $10K is really my preferred limit but it's not a hard limit.

As far as body style the pillerless (Starliner?) would be my preference but I like the profile of the coupe so I'd be happy with either. As far as preferred year 53-54 would be my fav, but I like the shark mouth of the 55 as well.

Ron

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by RonH

The $15K Stude at http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...5/88796245.htm would be tempting if it were a 3-5K cheaper and hadn't had the hood modified. I guess I could say that under $10K is really my preferred limit but it's not a hard limit.

Make the guy an offer on that one. Could be yours . I bought a perfect '53 hood in South Bend for $300. The hood on that hot rod shouldn't be a show stopper.

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by RonH

The $15K Stude at http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...5/88796245.htm would be tempting if it were a 3-5K cheaper and hadn't had the hood modified. I guess I could say that under $10K is really my preferred limit but it's not a hard limit.

Make the guy an offer on that one. Could be yours . I bought a perfect '53 hood in South Bend for $300. The hood on that hot rod shouldn't be a show stopper.

[mbstude]

You're not going to find too many '53-55's that don't need rust repair. They came with rust from the factory. [)] If you do find a nice one, be prepared to put up some serious $$$.

Dick's black car is absolutely stunning. I saw it a few weeks ago at the South Bend meet, and you could have lunch on the frame rail. [^]
And ya know Dick, I never did get a chance to take you up on that ride offer. I guess you'll just have to hang onto the car until we meet again.

Matthew Burnette
'59 Scotsman
'63 Daytona
Hazlehurst, GA

Cruising the Proving Ground Test Track

[mbstude]

You're not going to find too many '53-55's that don't need rust repair. They came with rust from the factory. [)] If you do find a nice one, be prepared to put up some serious $$$.

Dick's black car is absolutely stunning. I saw it a few weeks ago at the South Bend meet, and you could have lunch on the frame rail. [^]
And ya know Dick, I never did get a chance to take you up on that ride offer. I guess you'll just have to hang onto the car until we meet again.

Matthew Burnette
'59 Scotsman
'63 Daytona
Hazlehurst, GA

Cruising the Proving Ground Test Track

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

And ya know Dick, I never did get a chance to take you up on that ride offer. I guess you'll just have to hang onto the car until we meet again.

You were so busy signing autographs, Matthew...I didn't want to disturb you [)]...

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

And ya know Dick, I never did get a chance to take you up on that ride offer. I guess you'll just have to hang onto the car until we meet again.

You were so busy signing autographs, Matthew...I didn't want to disturb you [)]...

[Guido]

Matt,

Ask Sabrina who picked her out of the crowd and yelled at her from the passenger side of Dick's car on the tour of downtown South Bend.

Gary

[Guido]

Matt,

Ask Sabrina who picked her out of the crowd and yelled at her from the passenger side of Dick's car on the tour of downtown South Bend.

Gary