58 Champion

[stude freak]

Hi Guys .I need help,theres a 58 champion on ebay that im interested in.Its only about 250 miles from me .What do you think is a good price to pay for it. thanks guys.

[stude freak]

its the light blue one in arkansas

[JDP]

I'd be worried about the fairly recent quicky paint and interior job. Maybe $2500 if shipping is not a issue.


This one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Studebaker-1958-STUDEBAKER-CHAMPION-LOW-RESEARVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6466QQitemZ4616473809QQrdZ1

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64 GT Hawk
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Daytona Convert.
53 Street rod

[stude freak]

Thanks JDP i was thinking less that that

[studegary]

My guesstimate is $2000 to $2500. I wonder what the body plate and build sheet say. Was this built as a taxi or fleet car. Is that floor shift original? I don't see any signs of conversion.

[mbstude]

Floor shifter is not original. And it shouldn't have the quad headlights either.

Matthew Burnette, the 15 year old Stude nut.
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63 Daytona HT (my car)
57 Silver Hawk
51 Champ Starlight
63 GT Hawk
64 Commander Wagonaire
59 Scotsman P/U
79 Dodge Lil Red Express
65 Triumph Spitfire
MANY more Studes
And a few parts cars

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[JDP]

I think the quad lights were at least a option, not positive though.

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64 GT Hawk
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk
63 Daytona Convert.
53 Street rod

[mbstude]

Could have been. Our 58 Champ parts car doesn't have the quads. But it has the flared out front peice that allows for it. It's kinda ugly without the quads though.

Matthew Burnette, the 15 year old Stude nut.
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MANY more Studes and a few parts cars

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[Blue 15G]

Yes, the quad headlights were available on the '58 Champions as optional equipment.

[studegary]

Single headlights (in dual rims) were standard on 1958 Scotsman and Champion models. Dual headlights were optional on Champion models, but not available on Scotsman models.

[Roscomacaw]

StudeGary says: " Single headlights (in dual rims) were standard on 1958 Scotsman and Champion models."

Not so Gary. I'm betting you know this anyway. Single headlights >(in dual rims)< was NOT a standard (or even optional, that I know of)issue on the '58 Scotsman cars.
They carried the single headlite in the same, basic fender and H/L bezel that the 57s wore.

Champions were another matter (although, by definition, a Scotsman IS a stripped Champion if you believe the designator of 58G-(W1, F1 or D1). Start adding much to a Scotsman and you defeat it's reason for being.

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[56H-Y6]

Hi
It's around $1K now, I'd say about what it's worth. Anytime you see wiring and weatherstripping oversprayed as it is on that car, it's a red flag that problems are just quickly covered for a bigger resale price. And the aftermarket floor shifter and those cheap generic seatcovers, just more red flags!
But it is an oddity, with all the appeal that a good oddity has, something that makes me want one, just mine with the "cyclop" single headlights in the dual headlight pods to go with the ungainly fins!
Steve

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by Mr.Biggs

StudeGary says: " Single headlights (in dual rims) were standard on 1958 Scotsman and Champion models."

Not so Gary. I'm betting you know this anyway. Single headlights >(in dual rims)< was NOT a standard (or even optional, that I know of)issue on the '58 Scotsman cars.
They carried the single headlite in the same, basic fender and H/L bezel that the 57s wore.

Yes, I do know better. I guess that I wrote my response too quick. Scotsman models came with single headlights in 1957 style fenders and had no option. Champion models came with single headlights in the dual/bubble style housings and dual headlights were an option.

[imported_n/a]

I believe those cars were no homelier than same-year Chevy's and Fords! They just didn't make enough '58 Studes for everyone to get used to them.