Spring is in the air (Eye Candy)

[KJongenburger]

Spring is early this year. Today was a beautiful Saturday in the Netherlands. Just north of Noordwijk where the 2014 European meet will be held in May.

[Pat Dilling]

Great picture, and a totally class car.

[Studebaker Wheel]

That long hood would confirm the car as a '41 President (Commander 6 had a shorter hood). Technically an early production President Custom Cruising Sedan.

[R_David]

Awesome picture

[doug]

Should be a cover photo.

[KJongenburger]

That long hood would confirm the car as a '41 President (Commander 6 had a shorter hood). Technically an early production President Custom Cruising Sedan.

Richard,

It is indeed an early President, Body number 752. It was build around Christmas 1940. Originally it was Painted all black (1906 Black). I added the grey belt.

Kees

[Noxnabaker]

Yes, mighty nice picture of a mighty nice car!

This one on the other hand was taken outside A'dam Thursday night...

[Studebaker Wheel]

Richard,

It is indeed an early President, Body number 752. It was build around Christmas 1940. Originally it was Painted all black (1906 Black). I added the grey belt.

Kees

I can see the lighter shade in the color belt but it was not immediately noted due to the angle of the sun. The rocker panels were changed (rounded off) during production after Dec 31, 1940. That was the way I was able to determine it was an early production. In any event a nice looking car. Was it shipped to Holland when new or more recently. I note the LHD.

[spokejr]

Solid black is really a bit too much, the 2 tone you chose is very subtle and most dignified. I like it!

Richard,

It is indeed an early President, Body number 752. It was build around Christmas 1940. Originally it was Painted all black (1906 Black). I added the grey belt.

Kees

[fastfritz]

Awesome photo!!

[KJongenburger]

A picture of last summer that does show the grey belt.

Richard,

LHD is the norm here, as it is with you. I imported the car from Texas about a year ago. In 1941 the Holland was occupied by our neighbours. I'm quite sure they would not have allowed the import of a car from north America at that time. Also most of the cars that were here were confiscated for their war effort. The result for me today is a serious shortage of spare parts.

[stude dude]

How wide are those rims?

Chris.

[KJongenburger]

How wide are those rims?

Chris.

Dunno but they're big. I'll check tomorrow.

[Roscomacaw]

Just plain gorgeous!

[KJongenburger]

How wide are those rims?

Chris.

Chris,

The rims are 15x7.8, The tires are Coker L78-15 with a 4 inch whitewall.