U.S. auto production came to a screeching halt in 1942 as car builders were directed to build equipment for the war effort (WW2). Limited production of some cars continued for government use, with most production capacity redirected to fighting… more»
Champion
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Acres of Studebaker Cars, Trucks, and Parts
If you drive up to Sonora, California, you’ll find a graveyard of nothing but Studebakers, largely from the 1950s and 1960s. The owner’s father began a love affair with the vehicles in 1959 and – since then – more… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Former Patrol Car: 1958 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was often the “bread and butter” car in the Studebaker lineup and was in production from 1939 to 1958. In later years, it played second fiddle to the better-equipped Commander and President models. This 1958 Champion looks… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
59k Original Miles: 1947 Studebaker Champion 4-Door Sedan
Timing is everything. And when Studebaker unveiled its somewhat radically-restyled 1947 models on April 30, 1946, it became the first new postwar car from a major U.S. automaker. Yes, little old Studebaker beat the mighty Big Three by a… more»
Jan 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Lycoming-Powered 1966 Champion Citabria 7ECA
Now known as American Champion Aircraft, this 1966 Champion Citabria 7ECA would have been made under the umbrella of Champion Aircraft Corporation. American Champion Aircraft purchased several smaller aircraft companies in 1988 and combined them into their company. The… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
42k Mile Survivor: 1939 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was an all-new car in 1939, one of the few times that Studebaker designed something that didn’t have to be built from the existing parts bin. It was the entry-level companion to the better-trimmed Commander. This nice… more»
Oct 15, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Never Restored: 1954 Studebaker Champion
It isn’t unusual to find an older classic car that managed to survive more than six decades unrestored. However, finding one in that state that has been part of the same family since Day One is far rarer. That… more»
Aug 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Repeat Ragtop: 1948 Studebaker Champion
An old Studebaker convertible, like this 1948 Champion, is always going to be an attention getter. But what really caught my attention is the fact that this car has graced Barn Finds‘ web pages before. We actually had it… more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dad’s Restoration: 1955 Studebaker Champion
The Studebaker Champion was built between 1939 and 1958 across five generations. It was often the entry-level model, such as in 1955 when the car was the gateway to either the Commander or the President. This era produced some… more»
Jun 17, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1954 Studebaker Champion At No Reserve
When you compare a 1954 Studebaker Champion DeLuxe Starlight to a lot of the other dreck that was rolling off of American automobile assembly lines that year, you have to wonder how Studebaker ended up essentially gone in just… more»
Jun 4, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cop Car Champion? 1958 Studebaker
When I first spied this 1958 Studebaker Champion squad car, I thought of the 1958 song “Beep Beep” by The Playmates. A Studebaker in hot pursuit? Well, maybe, though it seems unlikely. Then again, I’m not familiar with an… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Post War Survivor? 1949 Studebaker Champion
From its beginnings in 1939, the Champion would be Studebaker’s price-leading model. It would remain in the company portfolio through 1958 when it was replaced by a new compact car, the Lark. The seller’s 1949 Champion is a very… more»
Aug 25, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Bullet Nose Project: 1951 Studebaker Champion Convertible
The 1950-51 Studebakers were known as “bullet noses” for their unique front-end styling. There were three sizes of the cars, beginning with the Champion (first on a 113-wheelbase, then 115) and the Commander and Land Cruiser were bigger. The… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Take Your Pick: Studebaker Assortment
Located in a field near Greenville, North Carolina lies a “collection” of Studebaker cars and one truck. They’re all from the 1950s and 1960s and how they came together here isn’t known. They’ve been sitting outside since they were… more»
Jun 1, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bullet-Nose Barn Find: 1951 Studebaker Champion
Studebaker’s first new cars after World War II came out in 1947 and received a makeover again in 1950-51. Due to their styling, those latter cars would become known as the “bullet-nose” editions. That makes them some of the… more»
May 15, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
40,000-mile Survivor! 1951 Studebaker Champion
Originally introduced for the 1939 model year, the Studebaker Champion was an exercise in the “lighter is better” school of thought. Coupled with the low base price it proved to be a sales success for the ailing company, and… more»
