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Built for Frank Tracy Griswold II of Wayne, PA., Millionaire, race car builder, driver, and accomplished machinist.
Griswold's claim to fame was on October 2nd, 1948, winning the first, 4 Lap 6.6 mile 'Round the Gorge' Watkins Glen Junior Prix. The Griswold car also proved victorious in the 8-lap Grand Prix. The winning car was a blue 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C-2900B, one of 30 built. Griswold was the first to introduce Alfa Romeos to the United States. Griswold participated in the Indy 500 during his racing career.
The Studebaker is one-of-a-kind Derham-bodied custom, built for Mrs. Griswold for her 21st birthday gift. Phaeton-style bodies were no longer available from the factory. Griswold purchased a 1939 Studebaker Champion 4-door sedan and contracted Derham Body Company of Rosemont, PA, to fabricate an aluminum body from the cowl back; it was completed in 1940.
An unusual feature about this car is the fact that they used a Champion model instead of a top-of-the-line President or Commander. The car was equipped with a Magneto fabricated at the Griswold MFG. Company.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
Griswold's claim to fame was on October 2nd, 1948, winning the first, 4 Lap 6.6 mile 'Round the Gorge' Watkins Glen Junior Prix. The Griswold car also proved victorious in the 8-lap Grand Prix. The winning car was a blue 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C-2900B, one of 30 built. Griswold was the first to introduce Alfa Romeos to the United States. Griswold participated in the Indy 500 during his racing career.
The Studebaker is one-of-a-kind Derham-bodied custom, built for Mrs. Griswold for her 21st birthday gift. Phaeton-style bodies were no longer available from the factory. Griswold purchased a 1939 Studebaker Champion 4-door sedan and contracted Derham Body Company of Rosemont, PA, to fabricate an aluminum body from the cowl back; it was completed in 1940.
An unusual feature about this car is the fact that they used a Champion model instead of a top-of-the-line President or Commander. The car was equipped with a Magneto fabricated at the Griswold MFG. Company.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2010
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1940 Studebaker Champion Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Studebaker Champion
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 Studebaker Champion Business Coupe Sold for USD$18,700 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1940 Studebaker Champion Club Sedan Street Rod Sold for USD$19,800 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1940 Studebaker Champion Four-Door Cruising Sedan Sold for USD$7,590 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1940 Studebaker Champ Sold for USD$15,500 2014 Fall Carlisle Auction |
Studebaker Champions That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Studebaker Champion's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1940 Studebaker Champion Coupe | 2018 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
1940 Studebaker Champion Custom Street Rod | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $34,000 |
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