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Bob Bourke of Raymond Loewy's Loewy Associates studio designed a distinctive new coupe in 1953. It was well received by Studebaker management and was immediately slated for production. The new Commander series was billed by Studebaker as 'European', and unlike any other vehicle on the road. The vehicle's most distinguishing feature was its 'clam digger' front-end treatment. Over the next two years, the design evolved, and in 1955 the Commander was given a chromed single-opening grille with integrated signal lights above a full-width chromed bumper.
After disappointing sales figures, Studebaker management added more powerful engines in hopes of stimulating sales. The Commander's 'Passmaster' 259 CI V-8 engine was given a boost resulting in 165 horsepower, which could be raised to 185 BHP with the optional 'High Power Kit' that consisted of a 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust.
This Studebaker Commander Regal Starliner has new paint, chrome, and stainless steel. It rides on wire wheels. Power is from a 259 cubic-inch engine fitted with an automatic gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
After disappointing sales figures, Studebaker management added more powerful engines in hopes of stimulating sales. The Commander's 'Passmaster' 259 CI V-8 engine was given a boost resulting in 165 horsepower, which could be raised to 185 BHP with the optional 'High Power Kit' that consisted of a 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust.
This Studebaker Commander Regal Starliner has new paint, chrome, and stainless steel. It rides on wire wheels. Power is from a 259 cubic-inch engine fitted with an automatic gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $33,000
2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
Sale Price :
USD $66,000
2016 Mecum : Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $22,000
1955 Studebaker Commander Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Studebaker Commander
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$12,650 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$37,400 2022 Mecum : Fountain City | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$33,000 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1955 Studebaker Commander 'Carrera Panamericana' Replica Chassis#: G1248082 Sold for USD$24,647 2021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Speedster Sold for USD$22,000 2019 GAA : November 2019 | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Regal Hardtop Chassis#: 8845322 Sold for USD$33,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$6,050 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$14,850 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$28,600 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Coupe Regal Sold for USD$25,850 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER Chassis#: 8845322 Sold for USD$66,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER Sold for USD$8,505 2016 McCormick's - # 61 | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Regal Starliner Chassis#: 8845322 Sold for USD$22,000 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$55,000 2016 Mecum - Indianapolis | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Sold for USD$17,270 2015 Collector Car Productions - Maple City Classic Car | |
1955 Studebaker Commander Regal Sold for USD$12,500 2015 Mecum : Houston | |
1955 Studebaker Commander 2-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$60,000 2012 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee Florida | |
1955 Studebaker Commander 2-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$61,000 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction - 24th Year | |
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER Sold for USD$9,750 2010 Mecum Auction - Kansas City, MO | |
1955 STUDEBAKER REGAL COMMANDER Chassis#: 8845527 Sold for USD$10,000 2009 Silver Auction - Arizona in January |
Studebaker Commanders That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Studebaker Commander's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Studebaker Commander | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | ||||
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER | 2014 Mecum Chicago | ||||
1955 Studebaker Commander | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $75,000 | |||
1955 Studebaker Commander | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $8,000 | |||
1955 Studebaker Commander | 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction | $10,500 | |||
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER | 8385013 | 2011 McCormicks Auction #50 Palm Springs CA | $12,000 | ||
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER | 2011 Silver Auction Last ChanceFt McDowell, Ariz | $12,250 | |||
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER | 2011 Silver Auction Ft McDowell, Arizona | $10,000 | |||
1955 Studebaker Regal Commander Two Door | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $20,000 | |||
1955 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER | 2010 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $9,500 | |||
1955 STUDEBAKER REGAL COMMANDER | 2009 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $11,000 | |||
1955 Studebaker Commander 2D | 2004 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction | $1,600 |
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