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1925 Studebaker Special Six Model EQ Sedan

United Kingdom • 3 Mar 2018 • Lot 207

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This 1925 Studebaker Special Six EQ model has been in storage for decades, it's in good original condition having been imported from the USA to the UK in 2016. The car has been re-commissioned and used in the film ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and comes with UK registration and documentation, offering a good basis for restoration.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in good original condition, having been stored for decades. It has been re-commissioned to run and drive, with some new parts fitted. The car was used in a film, indicating it is functional but may have some wear and tear. The seller suggests that it could have a partial restoration to retain the original patina or a complete restoration.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

31247685

Odometer:

50,990 miles

Reg Number:

2E51-27

RHD/LHD:

RHD

By 1917, the Studebaker management had decided it was time to break completely from the old designs and to build a completely new line of motor cars which would satisfy a broad range of demand worldwide.

In May, after suitable reorganisation under the leadership of Fred Zeder work was started on three new models: the Light Four, Light Six and the Big Six.

In 1920, the Light Six was rebranded the Special Six.

Although the Special Six was always overshadowed by its big brother, the Big Six, it was every bit well engineered and constructed.

Except for the parts required for the larger bore of the Big Six virtually all the engine parts, accessories and chassis components are identical on both cars.

A major engine and gearbox redesign at the end of 1924 for EQ model resulted in the ultimate Special Six engine, the compression ratio was increased from 4.1 to 4.45 with the result that the developed horsepower of the engine was increased to 65HP.

Approximately 259,000 Special Sixes were ...