Make: | Studebaker |
Model: | Rockne Model 10 |
Type: | Sedan |
Year: | 1933 |
Mileage: | 123456 |
VIN: | 26859 |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | South Bend, Indiana, United States |
You are bidding on a 1933 Rockne "10" Deluxe four-door sedan. The car wears an older amateur restoration. It runs, drives and stops, but should not be considered roadworthy. Mileage is shown as 83,832, though actual mileage is unknown. It is offered with NO RESERVE.
Exterior: The Rockne's paint is fair to good. Tan color is dulled, and some bubbling/lifting is present on the passenger side roof panel and the finish has blemishes scratches and chips (see pictures). Brightwork is also fair to good - headlight buckets and horns are faded, the grille shell shows some pitting on the non-facing surfaces (see pictures), and the crank hole cover is missing. Radiator cap is intact, but chrome is faded. Grille nameplate is chipped (see pictures). Bumpers appear in good shape, though bumper guards are believed to not be correct. Running board covers have shrunk. Roof insert is in excellent condition. Tires are ancient but hold air. Hubcaps vary - some are in good shape, others have dings/splits.
Interior: Seats and headliner are in excellent condition, as are the door panels and sill plates (see pictures). Car is fitted with accessory Rockne-branded heater. Carpeting is in good shape, though not believed to be authentic.
Mechanical & Undercarriage: The Rockne runs, drives, and stops. It carries good oil pressure (see video). Mechanical brakes operate, but are grabby. Steering feels a bit loose. Has newer muffler and tailpipe. Some corrosion is visible on the underside of the passenger side running board (see pictures). Car was received with battery reversed - negative terminal was grounded instead of positive. Startix system is present but inoperative - starter is actuated by button on instrument panel. Car has aftermarket ignition lock with modern coil in original under-dash location. Air cleaner is off car and is included with sale.
Other:Message with questions or for additional pictures. Car may be viewed by appointment starting Tuesday, Nov. 28 - call/text (574) 532-8352. to schedule. Proceeds from sale benefit Studebaker National Museum.
Terms: Car is sold as is, where is, with no warranty of any kind. No claims are made for car's authenticity or operational status. Indiana title is clear and in hand. Transaction will include bill of sale for sale amount. Car must be picked up within two weeks of close of sale. Title will be released when car is picked up. Seller will process payment - Cash, certified funds (money order, cashier's check) Visa/MC/Discover/Amex accepted.