1954 Studebaker Starliner Custom
1954 Studebaker Starliner Custom
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1954 Studebaker Starliner Custom
High Bidder: CFD
Winning Bid: $40,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
San Diego, California 92111
Seller:
Engine:
348ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
30,000 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
8840375
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
6518130
Location:
San Diego, California 92111
Seller:
Engine:
348ci V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
30,000 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
8840375
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
6518130
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This 1954 Studebaker Starliner hardtop is a pillarless coupe that was treated to customization including smoothed bumpers, a drop-spindle lowered suspension, a powder-coated chassis, ported heads, and a performance ignition system. It is powered by a Chevrolet "Tri-power" 348ci V8 paired with a Turbo 350 3-speed automatic transmission. It was a Rod & Custom magazine feature car in August 2007. Finished in 2-tone Cardinal Red with a Silver roof, this Starliner is now offered with a clear California title in the seller’s name.
The body was professionally painted in two-tone Cardinal Red with a Silver Micro-Flake top, then further customized with hand-drawn pinstripes on the hood and trunk lid. The car is set up as a late 1950s/early 1960s mild custom and rides on a powder-coated 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk chassis with a Fatman front clip, a nosed and decked body, and smoothed chrome bumpers. A dual exhaust with polished tips is installed below the rear bumper.
Factory steel wheels are color-matched in Cardinal Red with chrome center caps and are wrapped in wide whitewall tires. The suspension has a lowered stance thanks to drop spindles, a sway bar, and a parallel leaf spring rear. Handling is aided by power rack and pinion steering and disc brakes.
The custom interior is trimmed with two-tone vinyl with matching door panels and a black dash and carpet. The steering column and steering wheel are reportedly from a 1962 Studebaker Hawk, and monogrammed floor mats can be found up front.
Instrumentation includes a series of vintage-style SW gauges, a retro AM/FM/cassette radio, and an analog clock. The 5-digit mechanical odometer shows approximately 30k miles, though true mileage is unknown.
The Tri-power 348ci 1960 Chevrolet V8 has been upgraded with ported camel hump heads, oversized valves, screw-in-studs, guide plates, and hydraulic lifters. Additional equipment includes a Crane ignition system coupled with MSD wiring. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a 3-speed Turbo 350 automatic transmission with a shift kit. The rear end is a Ford 9” with 3.25:1 gears, Trac-Loc, and 31-spline axles.
Additional undercarriage photos can be found in the gallery.
Included with the sale is the Rod & Custom magazine with the article about the car.
AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 4/28/21 9:20AM PDT: The car is equipped with Disc brakes
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