Time capsule '39 President Eight

[56H-Y6]

Hi

If this '39 President Eight is a verifiable all-original, as-South-Bend-built-it example, it should be in the SNM collection for display as a document of that era:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1939-Studebaker-President-/190719642845?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c67c6ccdd

Steve

[BobPalma]

Wow!

Dick Quinn: 'Ever heard of this one before?

Dale "Lark Parker" McPhearson: Isn't that an exact twin to yours? BP

[ddub]

This is in Matt's part of the world, bet he knows it.

[mbstude]

This is in Matt's part of the world, bet he knows it.

I've never seen the car, but there are a lot of Studes in Georgia that I don't know about. There's also a '38 President sedan with dual sidemounts around here, but it's been a couple of years since I've seen it.

If I had the cash I'd bring it home.

[Studebaker Wheel]

Wow!

Dick Quinn: 'Ever heard of this one before?

Dale "Lark Parker" McPhearson: Isn't that an exact twin to yours? BP

I was not aware of this particular car but '39 President sedans are not particularly rare (as prewar Studebakers go). I owned one long ago. I note he has painted the bumper guard inserts and the name plate (on the bumper) red. All from the factory were black. There was another '39 President near Rockford IL on Ebay last month. Yes this would be identical to Dale's car.

[studegary]

How times change. This car reminds me a lot of my 1940 President. It was also a black four door with original interior, paint, etc. I also had new chrome grilles and other parts and replated hood side pieces with the car. I had a hard time giving the car away. I finally gave it away, with transport, to Maine.

[Chris_Dresbach]

If I had the cash I'd bring it home.

You and me both!! Wow that's nice for a survivor of that era.

[Corvanti]

with about 15 minutes left, i can't believe it's still under $8K.

this really depresses me that i can't get it right now.

[jclary]

with about 15 minutes left, i can't believe it's still under $8K.

this really depresses me that i can't get it right now.

That's two of us. If only "She" wasn't keeping such a close eye on me....

[Corvanti]

just looked at my "budget" with credit card availability. i could do it barely, but would be living in it by next month!

[Corvanti]

wow! $8,111.11 bought it.

other than being homeless next month, i didn't see anywhere in the "narrative" that she "runs, drives & stops"... another reason i didn't do something "stoopid"

[Lark Parker]

Wow!

Dick Quinn: 'Ever heard of this one before?

Dale "Lark Parker" McPhearson: Isn't that an exact twin to yours? BP

Almost a twin to mine. As Dick pointed out the bumper guards have been painted red whereas mine have a black painted accent. I also have a center bumper guard that I have not seen on any other cars. The center guard has black accent and matches the other guards. I'm not sure the center guard is original but it sure looks to be.
That car on Ebay went for a fairly cheap price at 8K considering what the Commanders go for.