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    Going price....

    Now that my car is fully running and driving again...I thought to myself a question that might come up one day (not soon I hope)..what could I sell my car for? Considering the fact my car is not really optioned, nor a high trim level...I'd not expect much...but with only a few thousand (if that...) of my Champion Custom left...and the fact many parts are the original pieces from when it left the factory...I'm not so sure. What do you guys think it's worth?
    Sure she may have 85hp, sure she may not be the most attractive or fastest thing out there, but she is the best car that represents me- 1953 Studebaker Champion Sedan
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    It sure looks nice.
    Diesel loving, autocrossing, Coupe express loving, Grandpa Architect.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by t walgamuth View Post
      It sure looks nice.
      Everyone seems to say that about my car...for as plain as it is...everyone seems to enjoy it
      Sure she may have 85hp, sure she may not be the most attractive or fastest thing out there, but she is the best car that represents me- 1953 Studebaker Champion Sedan

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      • #4
        Those 1953-54 sedans are so underrated. And the custom trim level is the cleanest and probably the rarest of the bunch. Good to see one being cared for.

        Chris.

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        • #5
          Put some 22's on it and it will triple the price. cheers jimmijim
          sigpicAnything worth doing deserves your best shot. Do it right the first time. When you're done you will know it. { I'm just the guy who thinks he knows everything, my buddy is the guy who knows everything.} cheers jimmijim*****SDC***** member

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          • #6
            That is a really sharp car. I like it.

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            • #7
              Not a much as it should be, but they are nice cars and as we get older the 4 doors sure are nice if you need to get into the back seat, also 6 cyl. are a draw back but then again with the cost of gas it shouldn't be but still is, you figure it, just enjoy it as long as you want and when ready to sell don't get up set if it does not pull big bucks. in the collector system it is going to be your enjoyment of the car as you equity, very few will see their money back in cash, enjoy...Bob
              Candbstudebakers
              Castro Valley,
              California


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              • #8
                Between six to ten thousand dollars.

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                • #9
                  I agree with Bob. Also, there are many collectors who won't even fool with four door or pillared cars; just hard tops. An exception would be 1953-61 'C' bodied Studes. Drive the heck out of it and enjoy.
                  Don't let anyone talk you into installing high dollar components either, i.e. "correct" interior, unless you just want it to be correct. What I am saying is, don't look at purchases like that as an investment that will pay dividends later on that car.

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                  • #10
                    Beauty is, indeed, in the eye of the beholder. Worth...How can you put a value on a labor of love? Great looking Studebaker!!!!
                    1957 Studebaker Champion 2 door. Staten Island, New York.

                    "Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think." -Albert Einstein

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by stude dude View Post
                      Those 1953-54 sedans are so underrated. And the custom trim level is the cleanest and probably the rarest of the bunch. Good to see one being cared for.

                      Chris.
                      Thank you, they only built around 5,000 custom level sedans...over 60 years....it's a question on how many are surviving...
                      Sure she may have 85hp, sure she may not be the most attractive or fastest thing out there, but she is the best car that represents me- 1953 Studebaker Champion Sedan

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                      • #12
                        AS the guy's have said the value is in the fun and enjoyment. Good chance you will not make money on it when you sell it if you do but do you really care? Nice looking car enjoy. Steve

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                        • #13
                          $2800. give or take.....

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                          • #14
                            Hi Kelli; Very nice looking Car, you really do NOT see many '53 Champion Custom 4 Doors anymore, way rarer than a high dollar Coupe or Hardtop, C or K Body; but just lacks the Desirability factor, I would just DRIVE it and enjoy it.

                            I remember giving you a few tips on finding a Side View Mirror or mirror head, any luck with that?

                            This Post:
                            http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...539#post722539
                            StudeRich
                            Second Generation Stude Driver,
                            Proud '54 Starliner Owner
                            SDC Member Since 1967

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                            • #15
                              Not yet....I'm sure I'll find it soon enough...after all...I only need a mirror =)
                              Sure she may have 85hp, sure she may not be the most attractive or fastest thing out there, but she is the best car that represents me- 1953 Studebaker Champion Sedan

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