1947 Studebaker Commander

Lot : SP88

1947 Studebaker Commander Convertible

Auctioned on SAT, 2015-05-01

Auctioned at The Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction 2015

Not Sold at $ 48,400

Transmission: Manual

Exterior Color: Yellow

Interior Color:Red

Extremely rare, only 1,503 Regal trimmed Commander convertibles made. Restored by Schrock Bros of Pennsylvania. Correct 6 cylinder with 3 speed and overdrive, hill holder, directional signals, Deluxe steering wheel, clock, radio, heater, spot light, backup light, lower rocker moldings, fender skirts, Deluxe hood ornament and fender spears, fog lights, accessory bumper ends and rear bumperettes.

An extremely rare and outstanding restoration of a post war Studebaker convertible. With extremely low production of only 1,503 Regal trimmed Commander convertibles, this highly optioned and extremely well restored ‘47 Studebaker is true blue chip status. This highly optioned and correctly restored example was the undertaking of well-known and foremost Studebaker ‘go to guys’ The Schrock Bros of Pennsylvania. The Schrocks embarked on a multi-year restoration in attempt to restore the finest 47 Commander Convertible available and they certainly succeeded. Armed with the personal collection of the largest hoard of Studebaker New Old Stock parts, the best of the best was saved and favored for this Commander. Refinished in factory correct colour of Tulip yellow, enhanced with a black Haartz cloth top including correct top chrome trim. The interior still boasts originality with blood red leather seating and the correct matching red carpets. The correct inline 6 cylinder is matched to a 3 speed standard transmission with factory and functional overdrive, a favorable option for highway cruising, also equipped with optional hill holder. Includes optional directional signals, Deluxe Regal Steering wheel, factory clock, radio, and heater, correct spot light and Studebaker script backup light. Exterior treatment includes lower rocker moldings, fender skirts, Regal Deluxe center hood ornament with matching fender spears, integrated amber fogs, front and rear accessory bumper ends and rear bumperettes. An outstanding example of a rare and fashion forward early post war American Classic.