The best original 1953 Starliner you will ever see.......

[stude dude]

We were very lucky to purchase and import this beautiful original car at the 2012 South Bend meet. Having traveled just 46,034 miles, with 90% original paint, excellent original Cardinal Red cloth trim, factory power steering and tinted glass. We have done some very careful detailing since then and just added the wire wheel covers, period correct Firestones and an N.O.S Strat-o-line exhaust extension. Even the factory chalk inspection marks are still visible.

We took a ride this afternoon over some rough pavement in my street and I can tell you that there is not a single rattle in this car. The doors shut like they should, even the 'flippers' click over neatly.

Having read about all the production problems Studebaker had with the early '53 coupes, I find this absolutely amazing. The paint looks pretty good for 60 years of age and the panel alignment is better than most restored cars.

But the real interesting thing about it was that the first owner was a Mr Henry Just. We have been trying to figure out who this and we have surmised that he was a ranking Studebaker employee. There is a 'hand written' sentence on the original production order referencing 'Vance'. Hopefully we can get some more information on this from the Museum.

Chris.

[Studebaker Wheel]

Very nice car. Why not post a copy of the production order?

[stude dude]

I will as soon as I have a loan of it to scan. The new owner is understandably very protective of his artifacts!

Chris.

[t walgamuth]

lovely car!

[clonelark]

I've always thought the wires make it look expensive, but for looks give me the regular hubcaps or the tri bar caps. Not to take anything away from the looks of the car, It is beautiful.

[BobPalma]

Very pretty...an a rare combination of options and non-options: I wonder what percentage of Commanders with Automatic Drive were delivered without a radio. BP

[8E45E]

That car is very nice! Now lets see a few photos of it with all four windows lowered, since it is a hardtop!!

Craig

[Dick Steinkamp]

Amazing! That's got to be one of one in the world.

I have seen lesser Studes survivors of that caliber, but never a 53 Starliner. Quite special.

[studegary]

It is unusual for a 1953 Regal Starliner to have cloth seats. The vinyl seat upholstery was a no cost option. All 1953 Starliners that I have owned or remember had either vinyl or leather seats. Maybe this Starliner was originaly from a hot area.

[studegary]

It is hard to be sure on a computer screen, but the car appears to be Coral Red bottom and Monterey Beige top.

[53k]

We were very lucky to purchase and import this beautiful original car at the 2012 South Bend meet. Having traveled just over 60,000 miles, with 90% original paint, excellent original Cardinal Red cloth trim, factory power steering and tinted glass. We have done some very careful detailing since then and just added the wire wheel covers, period correct Firestones and an N.O.S Strat-o-line exhaust extension. Even the factory chalk inspection marks are still visible.

We took a ride this afternoon over some rough pavement in my street and I can tell you that there is not a single rattle in this car. The doors shut like they should, even the 'flippers' click over neatly.

Having read about all the production problems Studebaker had with the early '53 coupes, I find this absolutely amazing. The paint looks pretty good for 60 years of age and the panel alignment is better than most restored cars.

But the real interesting thing about it was that the first owner was a Mr Henry Just. We have been trying to figure out who this and we have surmised that he was a ranking Studebaker employee. There is a 'hand written' sentence on the original production order referencing 'Vance'. Hopefully we can get some more information on this from the Museum.

Chris.

That car is truly amazing. I have owned my '53 Starliner since 1966 and I have looked at a LOT of them over the years- never have seen one that pristine. And, NO RATTLES!!
I can't tell for sure, but it may be a very late '53 and maybe they had their act together better by then. It may also have been built in the Vernon plant. If the inside of the trunk is body color, it's a Vernon car. Loma Gray- South Bend.

[53k]

Very pretty...an a rare combination of options and non-options: I wonder what percentage of Commanders with Automatic Drive were delivered without a radio. BP

I think back then many Studebakers were ordered without options that a dealer could install. My Starliner was built with only options that the dealer couldn't reasonably add (except wheel covers). The original owner added push button radio w/wind-up antenna, clock, windshield washers, combination spotlight/rear view mirror, backup lights and some aftermarket accessories. I subsequently added the wire wheel covers, rear speaker, cigar lighter, glove box light, trunk light, fog lights and exhaust extension.

[studegary]

Very pretty...an a rare combination of options and non-options: I wonder what percentage of Commanders with Automatic Drive were delivered without a radio. BP

The 1953 Commander Regal Starliner that I knew since new and purchased from the original owners was an Automatic Drive and no radio from the factory. The dealer put in a Motorola radio that appeared like a factory unit. This was very common in the 1950s.

[Jeff_H]

Tri-star emblems? Can't tell for sure but the horn button sure is. The change happened in the June/July time frame I think. My May assembled '53 is a tri-star.

It is unusual for a 1953 Regal Starliner to have cloth seats. The vinyl seat upholstery was a no cost option. All 1953 Starliners that I have owned or remember had either vinyl or leather seats. Maybe this Starliner was originaly from a hot area.

Maybe this was more likely for Commanders? My '53K Champion was cloth and I've seen a few others or pulled parts from some in old junkyards. There is/was a "ringer" to my car in a local yard (same colors and interior) except being a commander. These were in the MN area.

[paintim613]

What a beauty! Definitely one of most beautiful 53's out there. And with my favorite color combination.