Studebaker Car Club Of New South Wales

 
 
Year 1952
Model

Commander.
Body

4 door, 5 Passenger Sedan.
Engine

Studebaker V8 OHV,

289 ci (4.7 L)

225 hp @ 4,500 rpm.
Gearbox 3sp, with overdrive, and hill holder.
Diff. Ratio 44
Wheelbase 115" (2,921 mm)
Brakes

Foot - Hydraulic Drums front & rear.

Hand - Internal Rear Drums.
Weight 3,230 lb (1,468 kg)
Wheels

Std: 7.10 x 15".
Tyre Size

??.
Origin USA.
 

 

 

 

History of this Vehicle

 

1952 - 1976

Bought new in Poughkeepsie, NY State, spent time in Indonesia and to Australia, where it was converted to RHD by Bert Needham.

 

1976 -  1995

Found by Noel Menzies in Balmain, and bought from the original owner's son.

Was restored over 5 1/2 years.

 

1995 -  Today

Unknown.

 

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