1953 1954 Commander Coupe 5H-C5

[Anne F. Goodman]

Just curious haven't seen any come up on Ebay lately. None on Craigslist either. Just an observation. Have you guys seen any for sale? So what does 5h-C5 tell ya. or what can you tell me?
Needs brakes Driver quality needs water pump leaks Fair paint job.
I'm on the fence Help!!1

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
1955 President State
1957 Golden Hawk
Fresno,Ca

[bob40]

Yeah..I listed one here for about 12 hours
earlier this week.After getting 2 offers,
one for $600 and another for $750 I decided
to part it out.

[StudeRich]

I think most people that own '53 or '54 Starliner Hardtops or Starlight Coupes for various reasons, like style, are holding them pretty tight! [:0]

The best the '54's, were not made in great quantities and are rare, '53's are more plentiful but have many issues, frame, "C" Pillar weld, Hood/Grille fit and general build quality.


StudeRich at Studebakers Northwest -Ferndale,WA

[mbstude]

I could be wrong, but I'm fairly sure that a 5H is a '54.

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

I could be wrong, but I'm fairly sure that a 5H is a '54.

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

Yes...5H=1954 Commander. 4H=1953 Commander. 15G=54 Champion. 14G=53 Champion. C5=Regal coupe. K5=Regal Hardtop. C3=Deluxe coupe

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[Flashback]

Like Dick said: 54 Commander, Regal, Coupe. Are
you asking what it is worth?

Tex E. Grier

[rockne10]

Regal Commander Coupe! Top of the line for '54. Hardtop may be more desirable but has additional restoration issues. Hinged rear quarter windows are a piece of cake compared to roll-down hardtop quarters.
Brakes and water pump are standard maintenance issues. You should address them with any model you consider.
If you're looking for a worthwhile project....if price seems reasonable.....if you're in a position....

Your call.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

[Anne F. Goodman]

I'm thinking of making an offer. I need another Studebaker like I need a hole in the head. But I don't know what to offer yet. It needs a good home.

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
1955 President State
1957 Golden Hawk
Fresno,Ca

[candbstudebakers]

The last 53 commander coupe I sold needed to be restored and it went for $5000.00 man got it homed and tinkered with the engine and got it running and said it runs like a clock and is super happy with...Bob

Bob Peterson / C & B Studebakers

Castro Valley, CA

[Anne F. Goodman]

Thank You Bob

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
1955 President State
1957 Golden Hawk
Fresno,Ca

[sals54]

I have a friend with a 54 Champion HT for sale. It runs but has so-so brakes. Decent interior. Needs paint. Could be had for $6000.

sals54

[Dick Steinkamp]

I sold a '54 Champion coupe last year. 6 cyl stick OD. Ran and drove nicely, but a little rusty for a west coast car. $6k. Sold a '55 coupe last year. Ran, but trany was shot. Rust free. $7100.

I don't think those prices would hold this year, however.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[studehunter]

I am currently restoring a 5H-C5 production number 2870 car. I have been working on it for over 5 years and I am doing all of the work on it myself. It will be show quality and when it is finished I will have around $30,000 in it. You have to restore these cars for the love of them not for the return value. I have no idea what it will be worth on the open market once complete, but I really do not care. The car deserves to be restored to an all original conditon because there just are not very many left. I hope to be painting "Irene" in late May. I will post more then. So, If you like the car and the look, go for it and make it a labor of LOVE....Good Luck

Domenic Manera
1954 Regal Starlight Coupe

[warrlaw1]

I'm in the middle of restoring a 55 Commander hardtop. Bought it for $2000 on eBay in 07 and it needed EVERYTHING. Fortunately everything is available. Will have close to $30,000 when finished, but it's not about the money. I'd gladly pay $2000 to $6000 for a 53-54 if it were close to stock and mostly all there. Now I'm thinking Champion, with a c-pillar. Please fix them up. Some lucky person will get a deal from our estates when we're gone, but the cars will survive us. I've paid more than that for a guitar!

[warrlaw1]

Oh, yes, beware the scammers on eBay. They know what's rare and scarce and they lie! Most recently some guy was selling 55 C/K grill surrounds, but they were from a sedan! When I pointed that out he went offensive so I reported him as a fraud. Tried to warn Paul Revell (who also knows these parts) by e-mail, but by then I had picked up some viral issues from the scammer. Beware!