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1929 Studebaker President Eight Navigation
Studebaker introduced its first foray into the luxury car market - the President - at the 1928 New York Auto Show and would go on to set over 100 AAA-sanctioned speed records. Engineer Barney Roos increased the engine displacement to 336 cubic inches for 1929 and devised a new 'double-drop' frame. Nine body styles were offered, including the Roadster, with a fold-flat windscreen and rear-mounted spare tire.
The President Roadster was selected to pace the field of the 1929 Indianapolis 500.
This President Eight was acquired from a collector in Philadelphia in 1983 by Jim Carpenter. It was then given a restoration and resided in Mr. Carpenter's collection for the next thirty-five years. In 2018, it was sold to Robert Valpey.
The car is finished in a two-tone color scheme and has received a recent engine rebuild.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2019
The President Roadster was selected to pace the field of the 1929 Indianapolis 500.
This President Eight was acquired from a collector in Philadelphia in 1983 by Jim Carpenter. It was then given a restoration and resided in Mr. Carpenter's collection for the next thirty-five years. In 2018, it was sold to Robert Valpey.
The car is finished in a two-tone color scheme and has received a recent engine rebuild.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2019
2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $53,760
2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $56,000
1929 Studebaker President Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Studebaker President Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
| 1929 STUDEBAKER PRESIDENT EIGHT ROADSTER Chassis#: 7022866 Sold for USD$53,760 2023 Gooding & Company : Estate of Mark Smith Auction |   |
| 1929 Studebaker President Roadster Sold for USD$77,000 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
| 1929 Studebaker President Eight Roadster Chassis#: 7022866 Sold for USD$56,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1929 STUDEBAKER PRESIDENT Chassis#: 7018939 Sold for USD$110,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1929 STUDEBAKER PRESIDENT EIGHT COUPE Chassis#: 7015838 Sold for USD$24,200 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale |
Studebaker President Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Studebaker President Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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