SCCNSW 1956 Studebaker Commander Sedan

Vehicle Specifications
Year	1956
Model	Studebaker Commander Sedan, 56B-W4.
Body	4 door, 6 Passenger.
Engine	Studebaker V8 cyl overhead valve, 259 ci (4.2 L) 170 hp @ 4,500 rpm. 260ft lbs @ 2,800 rpm
Gearbox	3sp manual plus overdrive, and hill holder.
Electrical	12 volt generator, negative earth.
Wheelbase	116.5" (2,959 mm)
Brakes	Foot - Hydraulic Drums front & rear. Hand - Internal Rear Drums. Upgraded to dual circuit master cylinder.
Body	By Studebaker, welded steel construction with bolt on guards and front panels, on full chassis. Colour is Airforce Metalic Blue.
Weight	3,307 lb (1,500 kg)
Wheels	Std steel, 5" x 15" dia.
Tyre Size	195/80 R15 Radial
Origin	USA, Factory built right hand drive, in South Bend, Indiana.

History of this Vehicle

1956 - 2022

Manufactured in South Bend, Indiana, December 1956, original factory right hand drive built for export.
Original owner was Frank Nelson of Sydney, who purchased it through Needham Motors.

Frank was an active member of the SCCNSW.
The vehicle was on full NSW registration, with last rego sticker dated 2005, then it was put in storage until 2022.

2022 - 2023

Purchased by Nathan Kramer in August 2022 from the original family, and carried out the required maintenance and service to make it road worthy.

A dual circuit brake master cylinder was installed, and was engineered accordingly, a “blue slip” safety inspection was carried out to ensure roadworthiness.

2023 - Today

Purchased by Steve King in May 2023, and driven regularly on NSW Conditional (Club) registration.

While the vehicle is structurally sound, and has been made roadworthy, there is room for improvement in several areas which will be attended to over time.

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