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£61,347

Studebaker Coupé Champion (FIA) – 1954 - Lot 32

Belgium • 5 Oct 2024

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This 1954 Studebaker Coupé Champion, originally sold in France, has been transformed into a racing beast with a Chevrolet V8 engine producing nearly 500 bhp. With approximately €135,000 invested, it's ready for historic racing events like the Tour Auto.

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The car has undergone a complete restoration and preparation for racing, including a Chevrolet V8 engine upgrade with almost 500 bhp. While it's suitable for open road driving, its primary focus is historic racing, suggesting excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.

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Studebaker Coupé Champion (FIA) – 1954

French historic registration title

A true pillar of American car production, the Studebaker firm remains relatively unknown in Europe; their best-seller is called
‘Champion’ and will be produced in 5 different versions, powered by an in-line 6-cylinder then by a 4.7-litre V8 at the end of
its career.

Some of these cars went on to perform well in competition, such as the 1954 Tour de France Automobile with a Turkish crew, or, more significantly, a few times in the Carrera Panamericana, which they won several times!
Our example is one of the few to be sold new in France, and was delivered in the Hérault region of France to an enthusiast who didn’t part with it until 2013 ; its second owner took a very different path, undertaking a complete restoration and preparation as soon as he bought it, with the aim of taking part in the Tour Auto, which he did in 2014, 2017 and 2019.
Nearly €135,000 worth of costs later, our car has become an absolute raci...