1951 Studebaker 2R5 Pickup

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.

“A streamlined Studebaker truck has the right design for gas saving.” Introduced in mid-1948 as 1949 models, Bob Bourke, working for the Raymond Loewy and Associates office in South Bend, designed the 2R series Studebaker trucks with the closest thing yet to fully integrated styling on a pickup. Bourke, who also was on the design team of the famous 1949 Ford automobiles, gave the new trucks a very modern, or as Studebaker termed it, “streamlined” look, including the industry’s first double wall cargo box and no external running boards. To save manufacturing costs, the front and rear fenders are interchangeable, as are the bumpers.

Under the hood was the same 170 cu-in 85 horsepower flathead six that fitted to the current production Champion cars, mated to a three-speed manual transmission. That may have been adequate for 1951, today this 2R pickup is powered by a 1964 Corvette 327 V8 and three-speed automatic transmission. Power brakes and air conditioning have also been added along with wider wheels and Firestone Firehawk tires. This restored 1951 Studebaker 2R not only has Bob Bourke’s modern streamlined look, but modern performance and comfort as well. 

Highlights 

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

• Chevrolet 1964 Corvette 327 V8 engine with Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor 

• GM three-speed automatic transmission 

• Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette 

• Mean Mother fog lights 

• Power brakes 

• Air conditioning with Sanden compressor 

• The model number (2R5-12) decodes as: 

  • 2R5 – 2R series standard cab pickup 

  • 12 – 112 in wheelbase 

• The serial number (R5-72246) decodes as: 

  • R5 – 1/2 ton 112 in wheelbase 

  • 72246 – Sequential assembly number starting in 1949 

• This 1951 Studebaker 2R5 Pickup is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 4,894 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown   

Features 

• VDO gauges 

• Auxiliary electric radiator fan 

• Fully enclosed safety steps 

• Vent windows 

• Double-wall box 

• Frame-mounted fuel tank 

• Cam-and-lever steering 

• Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes 

• Beam axle with semi-elliptical spring front suspension 

• Live axle with eight-leaf semi-elliptical spring rear suspension 

• Wheelbase: 112 inches 

• Length: 181 inches 

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. 

• Tailgate bolted shut 

• Headliner damage

Additional Notes 

Title in transit.

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