- 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
- 259ci V8
- 3-Speed Manual w/ Overdrive
- RWD
- Pimlico Grey Metallic Exterior
- Ivory Interior
- New Diamond-Stitched Leather Interior
- New Radial Tires
- Current Owner Reports Engine Rebuilt in 1982
- Stock Wheels & Tires Included In Sale
- Wire Wheel Hubcaps x6
- Power Steering
- Power Brakes
When you’ve got a car named President, you know that it’s going to be something special, and you’re right. The Studebaker President was the top-tier model from this iconic American brand from 1926 to 1942, and again between 1955 and 1958. It was a full-size car with everything the well-heeled car buyer of the time could expect. Four generations of President were made, and today’s 1955 Studebaker President is from the last generation. It’s an all-original car with up-to-date servicing, and it’s engine was reportedly rebuilt in 1982. So, if you’re on the hunt for a classic American automobile but something that doesn’t immediately fall upon the radar of the majority of collectors, this car awaits your consideration in Tacoma, Washington.
Exterior and Interior
Wearing a beautiful Pimlico Gray Metallic suit, this 1955 Studebaker President looks every bit as regal and graceful as the name suggests. This particular car is a two-door coupe, but the range was also made in sedan, hardtop and station wagon forms. We feel that the coupe is the most elegant, with its sleek sloping rear quarters and wrap-around rear windshield adding an air of panache to what is already a very stylish car. Furthermore, you’ll no doubt have noticed the car’s two-tone theme, actually let’s call it three-tone thanks to the white roof. Few cars can pull off multiple color tones; this one does it to perfection. We’re told that the car has stock wheels and wears new tires, and you’ve also got six wire wheel-style hupcaps. The interior of this 1955 Studebaker President is said to be new, and comes with diamond-stitched leather for its seating. Four adults can easily travel within the confines of this car’s passenger cabin, and they’ll enjoy features such as padded and upholstered arm rests, plenty of light and air, lap belts for safety, and a push-button radio. The floor mats are in a fetching shade of red too.
Engine
This 1955 Studebaker President is powered by a 259ci V8, driving the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. The current owner says that the car has power brakes and power steering as well, making it surprisingly easy to drive.
When you’ve got a car named President, you know that it’s going to be something special, and you’re right. The Studebaker President was the top-tier model from this iconic American brand from 1926 to 1942, and again between 1955 and 1958. It was a full-size car with everything the well-heeled car buyer of the time could expect. Four generations of President were made, and today’s 1955 Studebaker President is from the last generation. It’s an all-original car with up-to-date servicing, and it’s engine was reportedly rebuilt in 1982. So, if you’re on the hunt for a classic American automobile but something that doesn’t immediately fall upon the radar of the majority of collectors, this car awaits your consideration in Tacoma, Washington.
The Studebakers President was initially produced from 1926 to 1942 in their home of South Bend, Indiana. After over a decade of absence, the President was reintroduced and continued its reign until 1958, when the model was finally retired. This, the fourth-generation Studebaker President, made a comeback in 1955 and was a new and improved version of its predecessors. However, the most noteworthy President was the speedster trim, such as the one in the example. This 1955 president coupe currently resides in Florida with just 65,000 miles to its name.
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Studebaker is one of those legendary American automakers that’s long gone but never forgotten. Our automotive history is full of brands that gave us iconic machines—cars that still stir emotion decades later in a way modern tech-focused brands may never match. Today’s vehicles are fast and advanced, but will they inspire the same connection fifty years from now? Will they even survive that long? Classic cars were built with longevity, soul, and mechanical simplicity, not planned obsolescence. That’s why a seventy-two-year-old build like this 1953 Studebaker Commander Pro Street build still exists—and still turns heads. Based out of Hiawatha, Iowa, this restomod has been transformed into a true street-strip performer, featuring a massive LS6 V8 with the current owner reporting just under 700 miles since completion. It’s a striking custom that’s ready for its next run.
The 1964 Studebaker Challenger was the entry-level midsize model in the South Bend automaker’s lineup, offering understated styling and dependable mechanicals at an affordable price. Today, it represents a rare sight on American roads, appealing to collectors of orphan brands and enthusiasts of mid-century design. This example, finished in blue over a matching blue interior, has been repainted in its original color and is reported to remain largely original, preserving the authenticity that makes it special.
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