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1950 Cadillac Series 62
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1952 Studebaker 2R5
1953 Ford Crestline
1953 Packard Caribbean
1954 Allard K3
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
1956 Aston Martin DB2-4 MKI
1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Concept
1956 Lincoln Premiere
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1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
1957 Ford Thunderbird
1957 Maserati 3500 GT
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
1957 Oldsmobile Starfire Ninety-Eight
1957 Porsche 356 A
1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III
1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1
1958 Ferrari 250 GT Ellena
1958 Jaguar XK150
1959 BMW 507
1959 Chevrolet Impala Series
 
  • Information on the 1952 Studebaker 2R5
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  • 1952 Studebaker 2R51952 Studebaker 2R51952 Studebaker 2R5

    1952 Studebaker 2R5Studebaker built full-scale clay mockups of their truck designs as early as 1945, well in advance of their 1948 introduction for the 1949-model year. The designs were smooth, modern, and fresh. They were the first vehicles of their kind with a tough double-walled cargo bed and lacked the old-fashion running boards and cargo bed steps.

    The 169.6 cubic-inch 'flathead' six-cylinder engine produced the most horsepower per cubic inch of any American light truck engine of the period. The L-head 'Champion' engine offered 85 horsepower for 1952.

    This example, a late production 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck, has a three-speed manual transmission with centrifugal overdrive. It has been given a body-off restoration prior to the acquisition by the current owner. The exterior is finished by the factory-correct shade of Turquoise with red interior upholstery. Features include the optional centrifugal overdrive and an interior light.

    In 2012, this 2R5 pickup was offered for sale at RM Auctions Scottsdale, Arizona auction. It was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the truck had been sold for the sum of $24,750 inclusive of buyer's premium.