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[57studechampion]

I just got my first Studebaker. It is a 1957 Champion Sedan, as best I can figure. I do not know what to do. I am trying to find as much information and guidance as I possibly can. I would like to know what this car really should be and if it is worth restoring. My wife want to restore it.

I am open to all suggestions or comments.

Please email me and let me know your thoughts.

Thank You in advance for your assistance.

[Roscomacaw]

Welcome to the world of Studebakering. If your Stude has a 6 cylinder engine, it's likely that it is a Champion. I suggest you open the hood, look just inside of where the passenger's side hood hinge is and relay to us, the two lines of info on the embossed tag. With this info we can say with relative certainty, what model of car you have.

You can also become a member of the Studebaker Drivers Club right from this very website. Doing so will get you a monthly publication devoted to Studebakers and sources of parts and services for Studebakers.


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[John and Tracy Smith]

We also came to this forum after we got our first Studebaker. So many people have helped us through the good and bad times of our projects. This forum and the Studebaker Drivers Club (SDC) have been great resources for us. We recommend joining your local chapter of the SDC. Also, if you can post some pictures of your new car, it would really be helpful. Enjoy and have fun. We also work on our Studebakers as a couple and really enjoy it!

John and Tracy Smith
Queen Creek Arizona

http://1955studebaker.blogspot.com/

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[SteveH]

Welcome aboard!! Just to echo what the others have said, join the Studebakers Drivers Club (SDC); you won't regret it.

The first thing you should do is post some pics!

Studebaker classifieds! www.studeswap.com

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by 57studechampion

I just got my first Studebaker. It is a 1957 Champion Sedan, as best I can figure. I do not know what to do. I am trying to find as much information and guidance as I possibly can. I would like to know what this car really should be and if it is worth restoring. My wife want to restore it.

I am open to all suggestions or comments.

Please email me and let me know your thoughts.

Thank You in advance for your assistance.

Every Studebaker is worth restoring, unless you are asking if you'll recover the money invested. While the cost of restoration does not vary that much between different models in similar condition, their value does.
For example, a $10,000 restoration on a 57 Golden Hawk might well be recovered, a 57 Champion sedan would not. You have to remember that 20K new car might be worth 2K in ten years, while the $10,000 Champion might well catch up after 10 years.


JDP/Maryland

[StudeDave57]

Welcome welcome welcome. There is only one rule to remember 'round here~

SEDANS RULE!!!

Sorry, some of us get a little bit carried away when a 'new' '57 sedan shows up.
[:0] [^] [)]

Contact me with s/n & body tag info on your car, please...


StudeDave '57 [8D]
Ferndale, WA

'54 Commander Regal 4dr 'Ruby'
'57 Parkview 'Betsy' (she's a 2dr wagon)
'57 Commander DeLuxe 2dr 'Baby'
'57 Champion Custom 2dr 'Jewel'
'58 Packard sedan 'Cleo'
'65 Cruiser 'Sweet Pea'

[studeclunker]

We jus looooove pit-churs around here! There's a sticky on the main page showing how to post them, if you're not familliar with the procedure. You can also send them to a few of us and we'll post 'em for ya!


Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[DEEPNHOCK]

Post pictures of your wife.
She sounds perfect![]
Jeff[8D]

quote:Originally posted by 57studechampion

I just got my first Studebaker. It is a 1957 Champion Sedan, as best I can figure. I do not know what to do. I am trying to find as much information and guidance as I possibly can. I would like to know what this car really should be and if it is worth restoring. My wife want to restore it.

I am open to all suggestions or comments.

Please email me and let me know your thoughts.

Thank You in advance for your assistance.

[barnlark]

Originally posted by DEEPNHOCK
Post pictures of your wife.
She sounds perfect![]

Exactly, I'd pull up a chair outside of the garage and watch her restore it. How great is that?

[rockne10]

Things To Do After You Bought That Studebaker
from the Tech Tips page of this Forum's SDC Home page.
This is a very good read.

http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/tech_things2do.asp

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

[Mark57]

Welcome to the world of Studebakers![8D]

StudeDave57's comment needs a minor correction however...[:0] 57's Rule (not just the Sedan's). [}]

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island Chapter
http://visdc.shawwebspace.ca/ </h5>

[FlatheadGeo]

Welcome to the forum and Studebakers. Where are you located. I have a 2 dr. 57 Champion.

1957 Studebaker Champion 2 door. Staten Island, New York.

[FlatheadGeo]

Oh, geez. I got so excited that I forgot the question mark and what I own is listed in my signature. It is not everyday that someone brags about a 57 Champion.

1957 Studebaker Champion 2 door. Staten Island, New York.