'51 Commander Convt.

[Dan White]

I am working on a Nash for my Dad and ran across this car in a boneyard in AZ. Considering it is one of the most rare post war Studes I suppose the price is not totally out of line, even in the shape it is in. Makes me sick thought, back in fall of '86 I could have had one of these complete w/ even a top mostly intact for $1,800, but I had just bought my Hudson and did not have the money. Someone got it and got a great deal.

http://dvap.com/survivors/display/5093

[deco_droid]

I hope someone restores it -- I've never seen a bulletnose ragtop Stude in good shape.

[kurtruk]

Hmm. '52 horn ring. What year is the dash?

[Doug M]

52 commander dash

[52-fan]

I hope someone restores it -- I've never seen a bulletnose ragtop Stude in good shape.

You need to come to the International Meet in South Bend this summer. There should be some there.

[studegary]

The last one that I checked out for someone was a complete car that needed a complete restoration. The guy was glad to get it for $10K.

[Michidan]

So are we thinking this was a 52 convert with a 51 doghouse added? Can't see the body tag in that engine bay shot.
What about those rear fender guards - were these on 51's?

[kurtruk]

Don't '52s have the tall ones?

DVAP indicates they have a title for it. Wonder what it says.

[Chris_Dresbach]

Looks like they have quite a few Studebakers. There is a '59 Lark for sale and several "for parts" cars as well. Wish that bone yard was closer, the '53 would have a chassis and cowl by now...

[rockne10]

What about those rear fender guards - were these on 51's?

Those are '52 only gravel guards. Looks like the front clip was swapped.

[Edsel G. Tattooer]

Here is one even cheaper.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/3012977182.html

Looks kinda nice too.