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The Studebaker President was the premier automobile model manufactured by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, during the 1927 to 1942 model years. The first automobile bearing the name President was unveiled on July 23, 1926, and was designated as the 'ES' in internal Studebaker memos.
Albert R. Erskine, Studebaker's president, spared no expense in funding the President; his intent was to make the President the finest automobile on the American road. Presidents produced from1 1928 to 1933 established numerous land speed records, some of which went unbroken for ten or more years.
In 1932, Studebaker introduced 'Ovaloid' headlights which were oblong in shape and made it easy to identify the President and other 'senior' Studebaker models. Presidents manufactured in this era were considered to be nearly on par with more exclusive marques such as Cadillac, Packard, and Chrysler's Imperial model range.
Studebaker went into receivership during 1933, and the era of the big impressive President came to an abrupt end. The Classic Car Club of America, regarded as the American authority on granting 'classic car' status, recognizes the 38,403 Studebaker Presidents produced in 1928 (8-cylinder FA & FB models only) and between 1929 and 1933 as a 'Full Classic.'
Standard equipment on the Studebaker President included a Stromberg carburetor, Delco-Remy ignition, Bendix brakes, freewheeling, ride control, vacuum distributor, hydraulic shock absorbers, metal spring covers, synchromesh transmission, dual ashtrays, an inside sun visor, and an airplane-style instrument panel.
This Brougham wears an older no-expense-spared restoration and features dual side-mounted spares and a rear-mounted trunk. It is painted in dark burgundy with gray accents and burgundy pin striping. The interior is gray cloth, and it rides on chrome-plated Budd wheels.
In 1991, this vehicle won the AACA 'Outstanding Vehicle in the Show Year' and has won National Firsts in both the AACA and CCCA events. IN 1993 it won the AACA Preservation Award, a Studebaker National Museum Design Award, and a class award at the Meadow Brook Hall Concours d'Elegance.
In 2009, this Studebaker 91 President St. Regis Brougham was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $120,000-$160,000. The lot was sold for a high bid of $90,000, including the buyer's premium.
Albert R. Erskine, Studebaker's president, spared no expense in funding the President; his intent was to make the President the finest automobile on the American road. Presidents produced from1 1928 to 1933 established numerous land speed records, some of which went unbroken for ten or more years.
In 1932, Studebaker introduced 'Ovaloid' headlights which were oblong in shape and made it easy to identify the President and other 'senior' Studebaker models. Presidents manufactured in this era were considered to be nearly on par with more exclusive marques such as Cadillac, Packard, and Chrysler's Imperial model range.
Studebaker went into receivership during 1933, and the era of the big impressive President came to an abrupt end. The Classic Car Club of America, regarded as the American authority on granting 'classic car' status, recognizes the 38,403 Studebaker Presidents produced in 1928 (8-cylinder FA & FB models only) and between 1929 and 1933 as a 'Full Classic.'
Standard equipment on the Studebaker President included a Stromberg carburetor, Delco-Remy ignition, Bendix brakes, freewheeling, ride control, vacuum distributor, hydraulic shock absorbers, metal spring covers, synchromesh transmission, dual ashtrays, an inside sun visor, and an airplane-style instrument panel.
This Brougham wears an older no-expense-spared restoration and features dual side-mounted spares and a rear-mounted trunk. It is painted in dark burgundy with gray accents and burgundy pin striping. The interior is gray cloth, and it rides on chrome-plated Budd wheels.
In 1991, this vehicle won the AACA 'Outstanding Vehicle in the Show Year' and has won National Firsts in both the AACA and CCCA events. IN 1993 it won the AACA Preservation Award, a Studebaker National Museum Design Award, and a class award at the Meadow Brook Hall Concours d'Elegance.
In 2009, this Studebaker 91 President St. Regis Brougham was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $120,000-$160,000. The lot was sold for a high bid of $90,000, including the buyer's premium.
2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $160,000
Sale Price :
USD $90,000
2004 S. Ray Miller Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $75,000-USD $125,000
Sale Price :
USD $88,000
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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