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RESTORED 1953 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER--RUNS AND DRIVES BETTER THAN NEW!

Make: Studebaker
Model: Commander
SubModel: K-Hartop Coupe
Type: Coupe
Year: 1953
Mileage: 410
VIN: 8301362
Color: Coral Red/Ivory White
Engine: 232 cubic inch V-8
Cylinders: 8
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Dallas, Texas, United States

1953 Studebaker Commander Additional Info:

I originally purchased this car for my father for his 70th birthday in 2005. He recently gave to me.
Model 4H-K5--Coral Red and Ivory Mist

The car was restored by well known Studebaker restoration shop, MDS Engine Service, Bruceville Texas:
$7000.00 in parts, $4000.00 in labor:
  • 232 V-8 engine balanced and blueprinted. Valves redone and hardened for unleaded fuel. Engine and engine compartment painted according to Studebaker specifications
  • 12-volt conversion. Distributor to electronic ignition
  • Transmission, brakes, steering, gas tank, suspension rebuilt. New exhaust.
  • Wiring replaced.
  • Additional in-line fuel pump near gas tank added to prevent vapor lock issues
  • Coker tires
$ 5,000 Phantom Autoworks (Rene Harger) complete and correct Studebaker interior installed: leather seats, carpeting, door panels, headliner, wind lace
Odometer reset to zero UPON completion of restoration. The car has been stored and maintained since then with only 410 miles added since 2005!
Body is completely rust free. Still has most of its original undercoating including wheel wells etc.
Car has no leaks whatsoever. No smoke from exhaust.
The car starts easily and runs and drives better than when new.
Car includes chrome options;
AC -xxx -front and rear fender spears
AC-xxx- wire wheel aps,
AC-2696 grill guard
AC-2698 fog lights
AC-2331, backup lights
AC-236 wind guards
AC-2351 directional signals
AC 2300 8-tube radio
AC-2340 2- side mirrors
AC-xxx door handle and gas door chrome
AC-xxx exhaust extension
Also included are NOS hubcaps, unpainted fender skirts, dry air cleaner and additional chrome parts.
One of the best remaining 1953 Commanders around!