1941? Red Studebaker Convertible

[55s]

About 10 years ago, I saw a 1941? Red Studebaker convertible at an international meet. I talked to the owner, and said I had some information on the car.

Basically, when I was at a Chautauqua meet hosted by Steve Grant, I met the original owner. I wrote a little story about our encounter, but I didn’t really believe she had a convertible. Seeing was believing. I said I would forward him the story for his information when I got back. I didn’t, but would do that if I had his contact information. Anybody know who he is?

[8E45E]

Studebaker didn't catalog any convertibles after1939, and didn't offer open-top models again until later in the 1947 model year.

There was at least one 1940 convertible sedan made by Derham, but I've never seen a '41. Was this a two door convertible, or a four door convertible sedan that you saw?

Craig

[55s]

Not certain of year or number of doors. Could not locate the pictures. I was running around trying to take in everything.

[55s]

The owner had just finished the restoration and it was there. Red.

[55s]

I think I found a picture of it on the internet. 1940 Champion convertible. 4 door. Was listed with conceptcarz.

[r1lark]

I think I found a picture of it on the internet. 1940 Champion convertible. 4 door. Was listed with conceptcarz.

Link:
https://www.conceptcarz.com/view/pho...ion_photo.aspx

[52-fan]

Good looking car. The info says it is a Derham body. The windshield and top are styled like they were designed for an earlier car.

[Hallabutt]

It's an interesting concept, but in order to accept it as a one off Durham body I would need to see some documentation. For one thing placing this on a short Champion chassis just wasn't being done. I could see it if is was a two seat convertible, or a rumble seat convertible coupe, but less willing to accept a touring/phaeton application as a car fashioned and completed at that time. Personally I think that the car should be able to stand on it's own, but when Durham is mentioned the value goes up.

[8E45E]

It's an interesting concept, but in order to accept it as a one off Durham body I would need to see some documentation. For one thing placing this on a short Champion chassis just wasn't being done. I could see it if is was a two seat convertible, or a rumble seat convertible coupe, but less willing to accept a touring/phaeton application as a car fashioned and completed at that time. Personally I think that the car should be able to stand on it's own, but when Durham is mentioned the value goes up.

RQ has documentation on it: https://forum.studebakerdriversclub....he-flesh/page2

Craig

[Hallabutt]

I know better the to argue with friend Dick Q. He has a way of making you feel wrong, even when you think that you are right. I defer to the oricle!

[Dwain G.]

I know better the to argue with friend Dick Q. He has a way of making you feel wrong, even when you think that you are right. I defer to the oricle!

Bill, I sent you a message on this forum.
DG

[Georger]

The owner is a friend of mine. Trust me, it is real.
Because he is not on the forum, I don't want to post his information. But I have sent Paul a PM so that he can get in touch. I am sure he would be glad for the information. I think he showed it at the Lancaster, PA Meet, 2008.
George Rohrbach

[8E45E]

For one thing placing this on a short Champion chassis just wasn't being done. I could see it if is was a two seat convertible, or a rumble seat convertible coupe, but less willing to accept a touring/phaeton application as a car fashioned and completed at that time.

Derham also made two 1940 President convertible sedans for the NY World's Fair: 1940 President Touring Car; Coachwork by Derham - Studebaker Drivers Club Forum

Craig

[t walgamuth]

Wow! That is one of one then. I agree the windshield looks a bit out of place. Also very odd someone would put that fabulous body on a champ. Would that body be considered a dual cowl?

[40 phaeton]

Hello I am the present owner of the 1940 Studebaker Champion Daul Cowl Phaeton.
New member, would appreciate any information you could share with me on my car.