Champion Starliner Hardtop

The 1953 Studebaker. designed by Robert Bourke and Raymond Loewy. has consistently ranked as one of the best-designed cars of the fifties in lists compiled by Collectible Automobile. Car and Driver and Motor Trend magazines.   The '53 Starliner is still recognized today as one of the most beautiful cars ever built.  

I acquired this beauty from a private Dallas. Texas area owner and have enjoyed it and driven it regularly for seven years (all in Texas).  It has never seen rain and has always been garaged.   Although I've not shown it for competition. I've proudly displayed this true classic in many classic car venues and parades.    Before I bought it. the car had won second place in a national AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) meet in Topeka. Kansas and first place in an SDC (Studebaker Driver's Club) national meet in Springfield. Missouri.  

The car had undergone a ground-up frame-off restoration to bring it to the condition it is in today and restore it to my favorite color combination. red and white. with DuPont Centari paint.   I have a quart can of the red paint to go with the car.   I added a 70-amp alternator (to replace the existing 35-amp alternator) and a contact brake light switch (to replace the existing hydraulic brake switch).  

The exterior has straight panels and all the original chrome and stainless steel trim are shiny and straight. and all the glass is clear.   The engine compartment houses the correct. original flathead six and the correct 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive.   The car starts and runs well and is a pleasure to drive. even without power steering.  The steering and brakes feel good. The undercarriage is smooth without corrosion.   Very solid underneath.   The interior looks brand new.   The dashboard. carpeting. door panels and headliner are like new.

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I reserve the right to end this auction at any time.   Please review all terms and conditions.

Payment methods:  Bank-to-bank wire transfer or cleared certified check.   All funds must be in US dollars only.   Please be sure to have full payment before making your final bid.   Email me for more information.   Payment in full is required before the vehicle leaves my garage.  

Deposit:  The successful high bidder will submit a non-refundable $2. 00 deposit by PayPal or bank-to-bank transfer within 48 hours of the auction close to secure the vehicle.

Tax. Title and License:  The buyer is responsible for all costs of tax. title and license over and above the cost of the vehicle.  

Payment of balance due:  The buyer agrees to pay any remaining balance due within 7 days of the auction close.    If the deposit is not received within 48 hours of the close of auction or not paid in full within 7 days following the close of the auction. I reserve the right to re-list the car or sell it to the next highest bidder.

Shipping:  The buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements and charges.   I will assist the buyer's shipping company.   I assume no responsibility for damages incurred after leaving my premises.   If the vehicle is to be shipped. full payment must be received before vehicle is delivered to the shipping company.

THERE IS NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED and the vehicle is sold as-is.   It is the buyer's responsible to assure that the car meets your personal expectations and criteria.   I welcome any requests for specific photographs.   I welcome and recommend a buyer's inspection.   A first-hand. independent 3rd party inspection is also welcomed.

Mileage:  Under Federal law. all cars over 10 years old are sold as mileage exempt.   According to my conversation with the restorer. the mileage wasn't changed during the restoration. so I believe the actual vehicle mileage to be 110. 90.

Notice to bidders:  I reserve the right to cancel all bids and end the auction early should the vehicle be no longer available for sale.

Seller's payment instructions:  The successful high bidder will contact Chuck by email at cpr1434@gmail. com no later than 24 hours from the auction end and submit by PayPal or bank-to-bank wire transfer. a non-refundable $2. 00 deposit within 48 hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle.   The buyer agrees to pay the remaining balance due by wire-to-wire transfer or cleared certified check within 7 days of the close of the auction.   All financial transactions must be completed before delivery of the vehicle.

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