Description
The Interior
Well preserved highly original interior space
The quintessential classic American car cabin, comfortable, stylish, utterly vast
Sumptuous taupe velour upholstery used throughout
Deep, incredibly comfortable bench seating in both the front and rear of the car, in great order, exhibiting very minimal signs of wear and patina
Good quality chrome embellishments throughout, in highly presentable form
Four simple matching taupe door panels with neat and simple door furniture, all well presented and clean
Good quality body coloured dash panel with a subtle host of gauges and switchgear, all in great shape
The vendor notes that at present the fuel gauge does not work
Marvellous four spoke wood rim steering wheel
Tight, well fitting headliner, in a matching hue
Protective brown carpet mat resides on the floor for rear seat occupants
Impressively spacious rear section, ideal for weddings or chauffeur services
The Exterior
Smart, eye catching exterior styling, hailing from one of the golden eras of automotive design
Magnificent two tone cream and black paintwork throughout
Paintwork is of a good very presentable standard, with just a few areas of blemishing making themselves apparent
High quality chrome trim used throughout, exhibiting with a wonderful shine
Excellent chrome and cream front and rear bumpers. A piece of artwork in their own right
Four great quality cream wheels sit at all four corners, with black Studebaker trims residing over the top
A fifth spare wheel is situated on the rear section of the car
Trim, lighting and glass work all present to a clean, high standard
Beautiful chrome bonnet emblem still sits comfortably atop the front grille piece
Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the entire car
The Mechanics
Great quality highly original mechanical setup
3967cc straight six petrol engine resides under the front hinged bonnet panels
Engine looks to be in good overall form and fires into life comfortably and with ease
The starter motor was upgraded to a 12v system a number of years ago, therefore, there id a seperate a 12 volt battery which links to the starter motor to ease starting however the original 6 volt battery system is still in place and is utilised when the 12 volt system is isolated
Underside appears solid and well cared forFirst registered in 1927, the first year of Dictator production
Arrived into the UK 24/ 05/ 1993
Purchased by the current owner in early 2023 and has since been used privately and the occasional show.
Throughout its current ownership the car has always been dry stored
Accompanied by a wonderful Studebaker Standard Six owners manual packed with helpful diagrams and information
Fully UK registered
V5 registration document present with the vehicle
Both tax and MOT exempt due to the vehicle’s historic status
