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1953 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe 3-Speed

United States • 5 Dec 2022

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe boasts a modified 170ci inline-six engine with performance upgrades and a three-speed manual transmission. Refinished in Black Cherry with a tan interior, it features Vintage Air, front disc brakes, and a lowered suspension. The car has undergone refurbishment and service, but has a salvage title.

Condition

6

The car has been modified and refurbished, but the listing mentions some wear and tear and the salvage title. The modifications and upgrades, like the engine work and Vintage Air, are positives, but the car isn't in perfect condition. The refreshed brakes and other service work contribute to a higher rating, but it's not pristine due to the salvage title and some noted imperfections.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

G120438

Odometer:

16,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Over-Bored 170ci Inline Six 3-Speed Manual Transmission w/Overdrive Metallic Black Cherry Paint Tan Cloth Interior Vintage Air Climate Control Offenhauser Intake Twin Holley Carburetors Front Disc Brakes Aluminum Finned Cylinder Head Lowered Suspension MSD Ignition 15" Steel Wheels Electric Fuel Pump Optima Battery Power Windows & Antenna Records & Photos
This 1953 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe is powered by an over-bored and modified 170ci inline-six built by Bill Cathcart with an Offenhauser intake, an aluminum finned cylinder head, MSD ignition, and twin Holley carburetors paired with a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

The car was acquired by the seller in 2011, reportedly following a multi-year refurbishment under prior ownership that was completed circa 2002.

Finished in Black Cherry over a tan striped interior, additional equipment includes Vintage Air climate control, a tube-style header, an electric fuel pump, a trunk-mounted Optima battery, lowered suspe...