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47-52 CHAMPION & COMMANDER 2-D
2009 PRICE LIST- INCLUDES S/H IN CONTINENTAL U.S.
COMPLETE KIT INCLUDES:
SEAT COVER SET, VISORS W/EXCHANGE, HEADLINER, CARPET SET,
WINDLACE, KICK PANELS, DOOR PANELS, REAR QTR PANELS, PKG TRAY
(IF NEEDED) & ARM REST COVERS
COMPLETE KIT PRICES: CREDIT/CARD CASH/CHECK
47- 52 CHAMPION-------------------------------------------------$2266.00---------------$2200.00
47- 52 COMMANDER ----------------------------------------------$2343.00---------------$2275.00
**50% DEPOSIT TO START COMPLETE KIT**
INDIVIDUAL PRICES:
SEAT COVER SETS CREDIT/CARD CASH/CHECK
47-52 CHAMPION & COMMANDER-------------------------------$927 .00-----------------$900.00
PANEL SET INCLUDES DOORS, REAR QTRS, PKG TRAY & KICKS:
PANEL SET CREDIT/CARD CASH/CHECK
47-52 CHAMPION ----------------------------------------------------$901 .00----------------$875.00
47 -52 COMMANDER ----~-------------------------------------------$978. 00----------------$950.00
CARPET SET CREDIT/CARD CASH/CHECK
47- 52-------------------------------------------------------------------$309.00----------------$300.00
MISC ITEMS
HEADLINER ----------------------------------------------------------$206.00------------$200.00
WIND LACE------------------------------------------------------------$ 88.00--------------$ 85.00
VISORS WIEXCHANGE (WE REBUILD YOUR OLD ONES)-------$ 77.00---------------$ 75.00
ARM REST COVERS (PAIR)-------------------------------------------$ 31.00--------------$30.00
KICK PANELS (PAIR)--------------------------------------------------$ 52.00--------------$ 50.00
TRUNK DIVIDER-------------------------------------------------------$ 67.00------------$ 65.00
DASHLINER ------------------------------------------------------------$ 98.00--------------$ 95.00
**PRlCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Production of the Studebaker Champion began in 1939 and continued for nearly twenty years, ending in 1958 when it was replaced by the Studebaker Lark. The Studebaker Champion was a very important model because at the time of its introduction the Studebaker Company was entered receivership. The Great Depression had taken its toll on the company and nearly forced it out of business. The success of the Studebaker Champion would determine the future of the Studebaker Company.
This was a new model for Studebaker. The design was new and did not borrow from any of its sibling automobiles; it was simple and clean. It was the work of Raymond Loewy. The selected amenities and components were appropriate. They had been chosen after doing research into what the public most desired in an automobile. Thought and planning continued into the automotive components which were rather advanced, from an engineering stand-point. Under the hood was a pushrod engine
which provided suitable power to the very lightweight automobile. It was given awards by Mobilgas for its superior fuel economy. During World War II when fuel was rationed, the popularity of the Studebaker Champion was highly sought after.
The Studebaker Champion carried a sticker price of just $660 at the close of the 1930's. This very low price made the vehicle even more attractive and would go on to become on the best selling models for the Studebaker Company.
A new design was being prepared for 1947. In 1946 the Champion carried the same bodyshell as those of the pre-war Champions. They were designated Skyway Champion models.
1950 Studebaker Champion
Model Weight (lbs.)
Price (new) Number built
Custom 4-door 2,730 $1,519
16,000
Custom 2-door
2,695
$1,487
19,593
Custom Starlight
2,690
$1,514
3,583
Custom business
2,620
$1,419
1,562
DeLuxe 4-door
2,750
$1,597
46,027
DeLuxe 2-door
2,720
$1,565
45,280
DeLuxe Starlight
2,705
$1,592
19,028
DeLuxe business
2,635
$1,497
2,082
Regal DeLuxe 4-door
2,755
$1,676
55,296
Regal DeLuxe 2-door
2,725
$1,644
21,976
Regal DeLuxe Starlight
2,715
$1,671
29,966
Regal DeLuxe business
2,640
$1,576
849
Regal DeLuxe convertible
2,900
$1,981
9,362
Total
270,604
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