Counting '55 President Speedsters

[8E45E]

Thanks for sharing the photo's from the meet Craig. It's great to see it at that meet and all of the other beautiful Stude's, wish I could have been there.
Really looking forward to what the future holds....... Learning a lot, I've been bit!!

It was great to meet you and your family in Tacoma. The car looks just as good as it did in 1986! A true time-warp car!!



Craig

[studegary]

As of today, 7/4/18, the 1955 Speedster Roster has 334 accounted for (This includes 14 parted out.).

[studegary]

This is one is on eBay - albeit a bit rough. I think that serial number is 7167381. Bit difficult to make out

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-STUDEB...JaxnUM&vxp=mtr

The S/N seemed clear to me and I agree with what you posted (7167381). It is South Bend built, not surprising.
I am used to Studebakers in that condition.
What got me was;

"STANDARD ON 1955 PRESIDENT SPEEDSTER:– Automatic overdrive transmission"

[tsenecal]

Yes, a BIT rough. That one would take the healing hands of Jesus to make it well again.

[Photoguy]

This is one is on eBay - albeit a bit rough. I think that serial number is 7167381. Bit difficult to make out

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-STUDEB...JaxnUM&vxp=mtr

[Hallabutt]

Todd and I have communicated about his car in the past, so maybe his inquiry was aimed at me, and I missed it. I have owned several tir-toned, Vernon cars, and all of them had the President script. Although I'm pretty familiar with the car, I can't answer your question, but I know that the color combination made no difference.-Bill

[studegary]

Bill,
I do have a photo of my grandmother in front of the car that was taken in the late 50's or early 60's long before anything was done to it and the "President" script is not on the car. Could this be a specific three tone color combination thing? So far the only photo's of Speedsters I've seen this script on are two toned.

Todd

Perhaps it is because your Speedster was built at the very end of Vernon (LA) 1955 President production.

[SPDSTER]

Bill,
I do have a photo of my grandmother in front of the car that was taken in the late 50's or early 60's long before anything was done to it and the "President" script is not on the car. Could this be a specific three tone color combination thing? So far the only photo's of Speedsters I've seen this script on are two toned.

Todd

[studegary]

I recently purchased a 55 speedster. I am in North Yarmouth, ME. My speedster serial no. 7169664 Body no. 1935. Color is Coral/gray/white. Dave Hyde

1955 President Speedster (#7169664, 6HK7 1935) has been duly logged in the '55 President Speedster roster.

[dhyde]

I recently purchased a 55 speedster. I am in North Yarmouth, ME. My speedster serial no. 7169664 Body no. 1935. Color is Coral/gray/white. Dave Hyde

[Peter in Lobndon]

Yes, and was delivered to somebody in Burbank. I have no idea what happened between that and coming to me from Springfield MO.

[Peter in Lobndon]

As far as I know It's the only one in the UK.

[studegary]

Peter -
Welcome to the SDC Forum!
I assume that you know that your 1955 Speedster was assembled in Vernon (LA), California.

[Skip Lackie]

I'll bet you're the only one on your block to have one!!

[Peter in Lobndon]

Newly registered Speedster.

I have now registered my '55 Speedster - 6H K7 161 Serial No: 7805735
Lemon/lime
Imported from Springfield MO about 21 years ago.
Original except for supplementary electric petrol pump.
In very good condition and drives very well.
Called Tippecanoe.