49 STUDEBAKER VIN TAG

[Roscomacaw]

Good one, Bill![)]


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[bondobilly]

quote:Originally posted by STOODEBAKER

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY ON MY 49 2 DOOR SEDAN CHAMPION HAS SPANISH WRITTE ON THE VIN TAG IN THE DRIVERS DOOR

The owner forgot to press one before buying it

[studegary]

There were 166 1949 two door sedans made for export (not necessarily to Spanish speaking countries). I don't know why all are assuming Mexico. There are a LOT of other Spanish language countries. The build sheet should show where it was initially destined for.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[buddymander]

Could it have been revinned in mexico?

[Roscomacaw]

Actually, it could have been assembled in Mexico - or some other spanish-speaking country where there was a satellite assembly plant.


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[MyStude_Baker]

You might have a rare one. If the Vin is in Spanish it's very possible it was made for Mexico. Where did you find it? If you have the Studebaker Vin send it to the Studebaker museum and see the history on it. It should be interesting.

1951 Commander Land cruiser

[STOODEBAKER]

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY ON MY 49 2 DOOR SEDAN CHAMPION HAS SPANISH WRITTE ON THE VIN TAG IN THE DRIVERS DOOR ARE THEY ALL LIKE THAT OR WAS THIS CAR INTENDED TO BE SOLD IN MEXICO?
THANKS JIM