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The Studebaker brothers, Henry and Clem, established a wagon shop in South Bend, Indiana, in 1852 with a total capital of just $68. Migration to the western territories, the Indian Wars, and orders from settlers and the U.S. Army for covered wagons brought them great success with the company grossing $350,000 annually by 1867. Joined later by three more brothers, the company offered its first electric vehicle in 1902 and its first gasoline-powered car by 1904. Fast forward to 1932 and the company offered three series in ascending order, the Dictator, the Commander, and the top-of-the-line President. The prior year, 1931, was the first year for the Model 80 President Roadster, and it became a very popular car, often exhibiting a two-tone paint scheme. But based on the color scheme of the Speedway Roadsters of 1931, Studebaker painted all of its 1932 models with the chassis in the same color as the fenders. Customers could request any color they wanted, but burgundy and light gray were the most popular. Top-of-the-line Studebaker convertible sedans were hand-built using the finest materials available. This is one of only two known to survive.
This was the top of the Studebaker line in the Classic era, priced at $1,925. Only a handful of this model was custom-made, and only two are remaining today. Perhaps as few as 20 were built. The car was initially sold to Archival Grove Kent of California, in 1932. He retired to Mexico in 1944 and took the car with him. In 1965, he sold the car to Jose Luis Franco Montes, who passed the car to Lionel Stone of Sherman Oaks, California.
The original motor and instrument panel had been sold. In 2006, the current owners purchased the car from Mr. Stone and began a nine-year restoration project. The original motor was located. All the other missing or damaged pieces have been found or recreated. Invaluable help was received from the Studebaker Museum Archives and other Studebaker enthusiasts.
This was the top of the Studebaker line in the Classic era, priced at $1,925. Only a handful of this model was custom-made, and only two are remaining today. Perhaps as few as 20 were built. The car was initially sold to Archival Grove Kent of California, in 1932. He retired to Mexico in 1944 and took the car with him. In 1965, he sold the car to Jose Luis Franco Montes, who passed the car to Lionel Stone of Sherman Oaks, California.
The original motor and instrument panel had been sold. In 2006, the current owners purchased the car from Mr. Stone and began a nine-year restoration project. The original motor was located. All the other missing or damaged pieces have been found or recreated. Invaluable help was received from the Studebaker Museum Archives and other Studebaker enthusiasts.
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1932 Studebaker President Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Studebaker President
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 STUDEBAKER PRESIDENT MODEL 91 SEDAN Chassis#: 6026145 Sold for USD$49,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1932 Studebaker President State Coupe Chassis#: P11164 Sold for USD$156,800 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1932 Studebaker Model 91 President State Sedan Sold for USD$30,800 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
1932 Studebaker President Sold for USD$90,000 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1932 Studebaker President Chassis#: 91R121 Sold for USD$187,000 2008 Gooding & Company | |
1932 Studebaker President Brougham Sold for USD$110,000 2008 Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | |
1932 Studebaker President Four Seasons Roadster Sold for USD$176,000 2007 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | |
1932 Studebaker 91 President State Sedan Chassis#: 6026145 Sold for USD$50,600 2004 S. Ray Miller Collection | |
1932 Studebaker 91 President St.Regis Brougham Chassis#: P10389 Sold for USD$88,000 2004 S. Ray Miller Collection | |
1932 Studebaker President Convertible Sold for USD$134,200 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Studebaker Presidents That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Studebaker President's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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