Unusual 51 in showroom

[studefan]

This is an odd 51 on a Studebaker showroom floor. Look at the two tone paint and the rear continental kit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50s-Studebaker-Commander-photo-with-Model-standing-by-/132239640802?hash=item1eca18c8e2:g:xOAAAOSwHLNZUCpr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50s-Studebaker-Commander-photo-with-Model-2-/132239640885?hash=item1eca18c935:g:m7QAAOSwjRpZUCrW

[studegary]

I agree that it is an "unusual/odd" custom. It is a 1951 with a continental kit as well as the strange paint job.

[BRUCESTUDE]

It is odd being in a new car showroom...maybe an advertising gimmick? Cool picture though!

[RadioRoy]

Calling Captain Midnight!

[dpson]

You have to wonder who bought it and where it ended up.

Likely a repaint at some time in it's life, because that custom paint job probably didn't look so "cool" by 1955.

[8E45E]

Interesting the Land Cruiser in the background also has blackwall tires.

Craig

[Lothar]

Any guesses on the car's paint colors? Yellow and green, maybe? Cream and brown?

[Hallabutt]

You asked, my feeling is gray with black accent and wheels. If it was yellow it would be at least the same hue as the model's skirt.

[qsanford]

That paint line looks something like the abandoned N series of circa 1952.

[HAWK64]

I wonder what that plug is hanging below the rear bumper.

[thunderations]

Looks like a part of the tilt mechanism, possibly a stop to keep the tire from hitting the trunk.

I wonder what that plug is hanging below the rear bumper.

[thunderations]

Before Elvis, TKOB lightning bolt influence.

Calling Captain Midnight!