What you're looking at is a very rare, low production vehicle.  Although 1953 Studebaker Champions aren't overly rare themselves, this particular model (the Custom) has an extremely rare roof line that has become very hard to find, and sought by collectors!  Only 3,983 of these cars were produced!

Presenting the
1953 Studebaker Champion Custom 2-Door Sedan!
(Serial # GI252918)

• Studebaker 169.6 cubic-inch flathead 6-cylinder engine!
• 3-speed manual transmission with optional overdrive!
• Only 95,000 miles!
• Exceptionally solid and clean frame with zero corrosion!
  
• All original numbers matching!
• Engine turns freely (currently not running)!  Colorado car has not been driven since 1962!
• Optional partial flow oil filter!
• Optional turn signals!
• Original wheels!
  

This beautiful vehicle has a very solid body and floors with a few small exceptions.  For more information on the body, CLICK HERE.  The floorboards are very solid except for a four-inch diameter soft spot near the dimmer switch.  The interior needs reworked, but the bows for the headliner are still intact.  The only thing missing from the interior is the radio.  Although the door glass needs replaced on both doors, the rest of the glass is in beautiful shape!  This vehicle has never been abused; just sitting idle.  $4,000


Check out that awesome, rare roof line!  Please excuse the glare/sunspots you see in the photo.


Beautiful front!  All the chrome you see is in great shape and it won't take much to get it in top form, again.


The back is in great shape with the exception of the trunk lid.  This is repairable and not as bad as it would seem.  The lock cylinder and emblem is gone.  Good to know:  A new trunk lid and emblem can STILL be purchased for this car.  Awesome!


This inside-the-trunk photo is to show that it has solid body and floors.  Includes the original jack!




The chrome shines real nice!  It looks even better in real!  Notice the original steering wheel and optional overdrive from the factory!
The only thing I'd like to add is that the shift linkage at column was previously taken apart, but ALL the parts are still here.

The Problem Areas
Although this car has many more plusses than it does minuses, it is only fair to tell you what needs the most attention.  This is all minor stuff, but it's worth mention.  None of this takes away from the fact that this is still an excellent project car.


This is the worst area of the interior.  The back seat looks much better than the front, but all the seats are still in excellent shape for sitting.  The springs are still great.  The seats just need upholstery work.  A cool thing about the front seat is that both sides fold up at an angle for ease of getting into the back seat!


The above two photos are of the passenger side front fender and the driver side front fender (respectively).  There is some significant corrosion near the door.  This is common among Studebakers from this year.  Fortunately, it can be fixed without much difficulty with simple sheet metal work.


There is some corrosion under the passenger side headlight.  Also, both of the turning signal lenses are cracked.  I do know that you can find replacement lenses pretty easy.


This is a small dent on the passenger side rear fender near the bumper.  It's small and can be pounded out.  Also good to know: Quarter panels can STILL be purchased.  Plus, they bolt on and off which makes replacing them very easy!  Cool!

We are located in Dysart, Iowa.  Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to see additional photos.

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