Now for something completely different - Russian Custom Champion

[56H-Y6]

Hi

Here's an article on a customized '51 Champion sedan in St. Petersburg, Russia. Looks well done though the styling crosses a number of decades:

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/cc-outtake-1951-champion-an-unauthorized-restyling/

Steve

[decappastubbie]

Wow, seems to be very good body work!

[StudeRich]

Wow! It's a Tucker Clone!!





That is the coolest Custom EVER! The side view is not quite as exciting as the neat Front & Rear however.

[8E45E]

Looks very well done. If that was the actual 1953 Studebaker, it would have saved the company TONS of money and looks much better than the 'Model N'!

Craig

[Warren Webb]

First thing that struck me was the headlamp treatment. This would have looked so much better in the 58's than what transpired. Workmanship here looks first rate. By that way even the interior would have fit right in with a Scotsman!

[nwi-region-rat]

russian Champion St Petersburg

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/cc-outtake-1951-champion-an-unauthorized-restyling/

Kind of looks cool....see the new Stallenbakers...the Dictator, The Commander, the Komisar and the Proletariat Capitalistic Style at a proletariat price....

[Don Jeffers]

Well done, I think.

If this were done in the Soviet era, ever the more so. Car parts, materials and even paint were very, very had to come by.

If built post-Soviet, still a well integrated and well done job.

Hopefully an European Stude fan will give it a good home and the life it deserves.

It would be nice to know something about the unknown builder.

Wherever he is; "Good job!"

[rockne10]

Without doubt a '52, with front and rear restyling influenced by perhaps Citroen? Someone gave this some thought and effort. I don't find it objectionable.

[sals54]

Here's a picture for those who may not be able to see it:



I love it. I think this is a custom job that has turned out to be an outstanding mix of the old and the new. I especially dig the headlights. WOW. Very cool.

[Chris Pile]

No one's yet mentioned the rubber bumpers - which are not abhorrent on this Studebaker. Too bad this wasn't done to any of the more stylish 2 door hardtop, Starlight Coupe, or a 3 passenger Business Coupe. It would work even better, in my opinion. If you could lower it some - then you'd really have a looker!

[unclemiltie]

Wonder if the other garages in the picture are also full of classic cars?

Sounds like a great buy for someone!

[plee4139]

Oh, those fun-loving Russkies!

[8E45E]

These threads will have to be merged. http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...ely-different-!

Craig

[t walgamuth]

Is that really a Studebaker or a Russian built clone? There is that little character line at the rear of the roof where it overhangs the door, is that Studebaker? This looks too complete and consistent to be a backyard custom.

[candbstudebakers]

the hood is 52, I for some reason can not open the link but see some of the pictures posted them self, a year ago I sold a guy a 55 hardtop and when I delivered it he showed me his custom 52 truck he was doing, in my oppion it is something Studebaker should have done.













I think he said it will powered by a 471 Cad.