1955 Studebaker 6 H President State 2 Door Coupe

Up for auction is this stunning 1955 Studebaker State Series 6 H.

The Studebaker President State was a halo car. designed to drum up interest in the entire Studebaker lineup with its innovative features. Sold in relatively small numbers when it was new. today theyre highly-sought collectables for just that reason. Everything was standard equipment. and theyre easily recognized with their striking two-tone color schemes and gorgeous Raymond Loewy-designed bodywork. This particular President is far more than it appears on the surface. Yes. it has been restored to a very high level and looks simply stunning in person however. all the dazzling President design elements remain. including the massive chrome bumper which probably cost as much as a used VW Beetle all by itself to restore.

And. of course. theres a ton of bright trim that is beautifully restored. including the quarter panel inserts. fender moldings. and all the window surrounds. Its really quite impressive. The President State was presented as a drivers car. and the passenger compartment is one of the first truly driver-oriented interiors. Remarkably. for a resto-mod. its shockingly OEM inside and neatly finished to stock specs. The original AM radio remains in the dash. even the trunk carries an original-style mat and stock spare assembly. Even the original wheels were retained and fitted with modern 215/75/15 whitewall radials. An extremely impressive effort. this Studebaker is an under-appreciated collectors item that can truly be driven anywhere.

1955 Studebaker State Series 6 H Coupe Standard Specifications

Original Base Price

$2. 37. 00

No. Produced

3. 27

Body

Body Maker

Studebaker

No. Doors

2

Passengers

5

Model Number

C

Weight

3. 10 lbs

Dimension

Wheelbase

120. 5 inches

Length

204 7/16 inches

Width

70 7/16 inches

Height

56 5/16 inches

Front Tread

56. 7 inches

Rear Tread

55. 7 inches

Engine

Type V 8 Valve-in-head

Displacement 259. 16 cu. in.

Cylinders 8

Bore & Stroke 3 9/16 & 3 1/4 inches

Compression Ratio-Std 7. 0 to 1

Compression Ratio-Opt 8. 0 to 1

Brake Horsepower 180 4500

Rated Horsepower 40. 61

Torque 258 2800

Main Bearings 5

Valve Lifters Mechanical

Block Material

Engine Numbers Starting P 1001

Engine No. Location On block near right side of distributor mounting.

Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin

Carburetor

Type

Downdraft 4-barrel

Make

Carter

Transmission Automatic

Type Helical

Drive Rear wheel drive

No. Of Gears 3

Gear Ratios

1 st 2. 57 to 1

2 nd 1. 55 to 1

3 rd 1 to 1

4 th

Not applicable

5 th Not applicable

Reverse 3. 48 to 1

Clutch Type

Single plate dry disc

Clutch Size

10 inches

Axle Type

Semifloating

Differential

Hypoid

Differential Ratio

3. 92

Suspension

Front

Independent coil springs

Rear

Longitudinal leaf spring

Steering Gear

Cam & lever or worm & roller

Brakes

Service

4 wheel hydraulic drum

Front Size

11 inches

Rear Size

10 inches

Emergency

Rear service brakes

Size

10 inches

Other Systems Specifications

Exhaust System Single

Ignition System Distributor and coil

Battery 6

Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat

Radiator Cellular

Fuel Type Regular

Mileage

Wheels. Rims & Tires

Wheel Type

Wheel Mfr

Wheel Size

Tire Type

Tire Size 7. 1 x 15

Spare Location Trunk

Capacities

Fuel 18 Gallons

Oil 6 Quarts

Transmission 2. 375 Pints

Cooling System 17. 25 Quarts

Rear Differential 3 Pints

Front Differential Not Applicable

Transfer Case Not Applicable

Classic Rating

Not Rated

VIN/ID

VIN/Serial no. 7150001 to 7170827

VIN Description VIN Location On plate on left front door lock post. Add'l Serial Nos. : 7805001 to 7808480
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