1955 Studebaker Commander Regal 4-Door Sedan

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.

Proving not to be immune to the prevailing design aesthetics of the late 1950s – namely the near limitless use of chrome trim – Studebaker restyled its lineup for 1955 to incorporate a large chrome grille with a floating center insert. Vibrant shades and two-tone paint jobs were also made available in keeping with design trends and the bright offerings coming from the Big Three. Other big news for the 1955 model year was an increase in displacement of the overhead-valve V8 from 232.6 cu-in to 259.2 cu-in, now rated at 165 horsepower in the Commander. Marking the end of the low-slung sedans before a higher hood and decklid was adopted for 1956, 1955 Studebakers are sought after for their blend of innovative styling and improved performance.

Highlights 

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

• Powered by a 259.2 cu-in V8 rated at 165 horsepower 

• Automatic Drive transmission 

• Finished in a light and dark blue two-tone over blue and white cloth and nylon upholstery 

• Wrap-around rear window 

• Body-color steel wheels with polished hub caps and mounted with wide whitewall tires 

• This 1955 Studebaker Commander Regal 4-Door Sedan is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 84,792 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown  

Features 

• Chrome bumpers and trim 

• Exterior rearview mirrors 

• Antenna 

• Fog lights 

• One-piece safety glass windshield  

• Vent windows 

• Push-button radio 

• Ammeter, fuel, oil pressure, and coolant temperature gauges 

• 100-mph speedometer 

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

• Door-mounted armrests 

• Lockable glove compartment  

• Dual sun visors  

• Dome light 

• Map light 

• Color-keyed carpeting 

• High compression engine 

• 12-volt electrical system 

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. 

• Minor rust in the rear fenders 

• Brakes are not operational 

• Transmission is unable to engage “Park” 

• Major leak noted from the front pump on the transmission 

• Cracks in the steering wheel 

• Staining on the headliner 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Additional two-spoke steering wheel 

• Paint buckets and aerosol cans 

• 1955 Studebaker owner’s manual  

• Studebaker International Inc. catalog of parts 

• Partial service records 

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