1958 Studebaker President HardTop Sedan

The Starlight Hardtop was Studebaker's top-of-the-line model in 1958. Studebaker called it 'a star of the first magnitude in the constellation of Studebaker-Packard automobiles.' Created on a shoestring budget, the 1958 Starlight seemed very up-to-date with quad headlamps, rear fender fins, and an airy hardtop roofline. With a wheelbase of 120.5 inches and an overall length of 206 inches, the Starlight offered spacious interior seating and a roomy trunk.

With a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, the 'Sweepstakes 289' V8 engine was rated at an impressive 225 horsepower. There was an unusual amount of specific engineering and tooling required for this one-year-only model, but the final product is stately and distinctive.

This particular 1958 Studebaker President was completely restored in 2018 and made its show debut at the 40th annual Concours d'Elegance of America.

This car, one of just 1,171 Starlight Hardtop Coupes, was built on January 7, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana, and shipped to a dealer in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It was ordered with a full roster of optional equipment, including automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, whitewall tires, and turn signals. It also has the available 15-inch spoked wheel covers. The car is painted in authentic Parchment White with gold metallic accents on the roof and tailfins.