Not mine, but saw it and thought someone might be interested...
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Yep the last time we talked about this one a few weeks ago, we immediately noticed that this may not be a perfect like new survivor or a perfect restored example, but one of THE Most original EVER found!
A true Time Capsule, with actual Original Paint (faded) and Interior.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by paintim613 View PostThis car looks to be an aged twin of the one with 7300 miles on it bought by Wayne Carini on a recent Chasing Classic Cars episode. That car looked to be 100% original. Yes, 100%.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by georgeE View PostBeing a newb I have no clue as to values. It's really cool but is it worth that kind of money?
I wouldn't pay that for it, but if that is what you are looking for, the price is not out of line for an asking price.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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A clay bar and light polish would work wonders for this car. The ask would seem much more a bargain after same. It sure is pretty.
Is that the O/D handle below and to the left of the steering column. A super-smooth O/D Champion is (=) to a 232 automatic, IMO. AT least it would match how I'd drive it, anyway. A 232 O/D is another story...YUM!
The car Carini bought was posted here before he "chased" it, wasn't it?
First order of business, IMO, would have been to remove/sell the rare optional gee-gaws stuck all over that one*.
*except those that required filling holes -probably all of them- never mind...Andy
62 GT
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Before taking it to that Concours he won, he did remove that ugly Grille Guard on the vertical bumper guards, and that would mean replacing them unless you welded them up and re-plated them.
You are right, it still had a bit to many gee-gaws for my taste.
Those Bumper Corner Guards and Hood Ornament might enhance the Luxury look of a Land Cruiser or 4 Door Sedan, but on a C or K... NO thanks!Last edited by StudeRich; 08-21-2015, 06:55 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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The other way to see those gee-gaws is that while not good looking today, they were something desired by some and do add to the history of the "American Experience". Things like curb feelers look stupid but I remember how most all of the old ladies here in Pasadena had those on their cars so they wouldn't scuff the wide whites their hubbies so proudly kept nice and bright. I couldn't imagine an early '50's car without those big sun visors, especially '50 Mercurys, here in the southwest.
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