After looking for a St. Regis for a number of years picked up my latest Studebaker aquisition Sunday last. Sending her out to Allen Barth to refit with the latest fuel injected aluminum LS motor and electronic overdrive trans.....front and rear independent suspensions. Was more than fortunate to find one in excellent condition. She is as solid as solid gets. Last photo is one of the survivors done in the manner I will emulate. The original wheels will go to The Wheelsmith in California for new outer rims and truing up for the wide white radials we plan to use. Will update progress when Allen starts the project this fall.
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1932 St.Regis Brougham Commander
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A body style that I have long admired. I would have a real conflict rodding a nice car like that, but I can understand the temptation. Old time looks with a modern drivetrain would be nice."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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I saw one of these on E-bay about a year ago, located in Santa Barbara. It was listed for 2 or 3 times and then disappeared. I don't know if it sold or not, but it was the first time I had seen one and found it to be an amazingly attractive car. It would give a Rolls, Bentley, Auburn, Pierce Arrow or Deusenberg a good run in the looks department. Would love to see more pictures of yours when it is done.Ed Sallia
Dundee, OR
Sol Lucet Omnibus
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Originally posted by Commander Eddie View PostI saw one of these on E-bay about a year ago, located in Santa Barbara. It was listed for 2 or 3 times and then disappeared. I don't know if it sold or not, but it was the first time I had seen one and found it to be an amazingly attractive car. It would give a Rolls, Bentley, Auburn, Pierce Arrow or Deusenberg a good run in the looks department. Would love to see more pictures of yours when it is done.
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Originally posted by Sdude View PostI always thought that a long motor should be used like something out of a Dodge Viper or Lamborghini. Now THAT would be wild.
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Originally posted by Green53 View PostGood choice. Powerful and reliable
Denny Lsigpic
1954 C5 Hamilton car.
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Originally posted by junior View Posttimes2...don't get why others beat-up on the owners who want to make practical engine swaps to something more reliable, have the power to move the car at modern freeway speeds all day long, probably better fuel economy, and way better on exhaust emissions, plus getting another beautiful Stude out on the road for others to enjoy...now what's wrong with that thinking?? Can't wait to see it finished! just had to say...Junior.
Rodding a really rare automobile will get thumbs down all day long. What I wonder about with a project like this is safety.
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Originally posted by mike super View PostI am wanting to get from A to B ....reliably....dependably.... and safely. The motors you suggest go against the goals I have. I would go with the primo Aluminum LS motor used in the Z06 before anything else.Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review
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