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c.1924 STUDEBAKER LIGHT SIX TOURING CAR
Chassis No. 1189346
Engine No. 120442
Maroon over black with black interior
Engine: six-cylinders, 207.1ci, 40bhp at 2,000rpm; Gearbox: three-speed and reverse; Brakes: drum type on rear wheels only; Suspension: semi-elliptical all round. Left hand drive.
The brothers Henry and Clem Studebaker started a blacksmith and wagon building shop in South Bend, Indiana in 1852, and carried on making horse-drawn vehicles until 1919. Their first cars which were electric, appeared in 1902, followed by gasoline engined cars in 1904. The Light Six Model was first introduced in 1918 and by 1924 many changes had evolved primarily in the appearance of the car. Sales rose consistently from 25,000 Light Sixes in 1920 with over 200,000 Light Sixes sold by the time production ceased in 1924.ÿ
The catalogue for this car called it the World's Greatest $1,000 Motor Car. A rare fitting was a thief proof lock on the gear lever.
There are copious amounts of literature on the Studebaker, which was donated in 1981 by General and Mrs. Sam Maddox, who apparently used the it on local tours. The overall condition is fair with some minor dents in the fenders and paint bubbling. The floorboards are missing. It is fitted with period wind-wings.
Chassis No. 1189346
Engine No. 120442
Maroon over black with black interior
Engine: six-cylinders, 207.1ci, 40bhp at 2,000rpm; Gearbox: three-speed and reverse; Brakes: drum type on rear wheels only; Suspension: semi-elliptical all round. Left hand drive.
The brothers Henry and Clem Studebaker started a blacksmith and wagon building shop in South Bend, Indiana in 1852, and carried on making horse-drawn vehicles until 1919. Their first cars which were electric, appeared in 1902, followed by gasoline engined cars in 1904. The Light Six Model was first introduced in 1918 and by 1924 many changes had evolved primarily in the appearance of the car. Sales rose consistently from 25,000 Light Sixes in 1920 with over 200,000 Light Sixes sold by the time production ceased in 1924.ÿ
The catalogue for this car called it the World's Greatest $1,000 Motor Car. A rare fitting was a thief proof lock on the gear lever.
There are copious amounts of literature on the Studebaker, which was donated in 1981 by General and Mrs. Sam Maddox, who apparently used the it on local tours. The overall condition is fair with some minor dents in the fenders and paint bubbling. The floorboards are missing. It is fitted with period wind-wings.