1950 Studebaker Champion De Luxe Starlight Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This very special collection is offered from Dr. Karl Peace, an esteemed collector dedicated to the Studebaker marque. Following his donation, in its entirety, of his car collection to the Georgia Southern University Foundation, the collection is offered, entirely without reserve, via Hagerty Marketplace.

In 1950, Studebaker debuted the radical “bullet nose” look that would come to define the automaker despite only lasting for two model years. The boldly futuristic design was the work of Raymond Loewy and Robert Bourke, and consisted of a long, sloping hood and propeller-like center grille flanked by prominent front fenders. Under the hood, the 169.9 cu-in “L-head” inline-six gained an additional five horsepower and could now be had with a BorgWarner automatic transmission. With an appearance unlike anything else on the road, bullet nose Studebakers represented a turning point in mid-century American automotive design, making them highly collectible today.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Car Collection 

• First model year to feature “bullet nose” styling 

• A rare and desirable Starlight Coupe survivor example 

• Powered by a 169.9 cu-in “L-head” inline-six rated at 85 horsepower 

• Column-shifted three-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in tan over brown and white cloth and vinyl upholstery 

• Multi-pane wraparound rear window 

• Red-finished steel wheels, polished hub caps, mounted with wide whitewall tires 

• This 1950 Studebaker Champion De Luxe Starlight Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 66,373 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown  

Features 

• Driver’s-side exterior rearview mirror 

• Turn signals 

• Antenna 

• Dash-mounted interior rearview mirror 

• Back-lit instrument dials  

• Two-spoke steering wheel 

• Bench seats, front and rear  

• Push-button AM radio 

• Lockable glove compartment  

• Dual sun visors  

• Dome light 

• Rear passenger grab handles 

• Hi-compression engine  

• Valve seats integral with block 

• Automatic choke, spark, and heat controls 

• Anti-twist box section frame 

• Self-adjusting brakes  

• Self-stabilizing independent coil spring front wheel suspension 

• Anti-vibration rubber engine mountings 

• Full pressure oiling system 

• Full power muffler – rubber mounted 

• Automatic current and voltage regulated generator 

• Variable ratio steering - shockless steering linkage 

• High-capacity shock absorbers 

• 6-volt electrical system 

• 18-gallon gas tank 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all lots in The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a garage facility. The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring the cars back to running potential, however, as a result of the extended passive display, it is to be assumed that all lots will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term storage and require sorting to perform best and safely. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Additional work is required for the brake system as they are sticking 

• Paint is in fair overall condition 

• Overspray noted 

• Front bumper arm seals are deteriorated 

• Flaking paint on the rear bumper filler 

• Chipped paint on the driver’s-side door sill 

• Grille is scuffed 

• Vent and side windows show minor delamination 

• Cracks in the steering wheel 

• Door and window weather stripping is deteriorated 

• Pitting and scratches on rear bumper chrome 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Miscellaneous spare parts 

• Paint bucket 

Additional Notes

Title in transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Dr. Peace began a career in biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry in 1978. His early career path saw him rise to vice president of worldwide technical operations at Parke-Davis / Warner Lambert, followed by his founding of Biopharmaceutical Research Consultants Inc. in 1989. Dozens of international biotech and pharmaceutical companies relied on his expertise for development and regulatory approval of dozens of medicines, including drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, and gastrointestinal ulcers. In 1998 Dr. Peace approached Georgia Southern University with a plan to establish a biostatistics center, a corresponding program of study in biostatistics at the graduate level, and a school of public health. He returned to the Statesboro, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2000, when Georgia Southern began to offer the Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics. In 2004, his endowment to honor his late wife led to the creation of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. He is author, co-author or editor of 15 books, 22 book chapters, and over 100 articles in the scientific, medical or biostatistical literature; and is the recipient of over 50 prestigious awards.

Georgia Southern University’s 10 colleges, schools and departments offer 132 different degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. These programs are offered on the University’s beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and through online instruction. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 300-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom and promotes student growth and life success.

Additionally, due to the remote location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Wednesday, June 19 through Thursday, June 27. No cars can be retrieved prior to June 19 and any lots remaining after June 27 will be transported to the Hagerty Garage + Social in Savannah, Georgia (with costs of transport and a $50/day storage fee assessed to the buyer).  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com