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1929 Studebaker Commander Dual Cowl Phaeton

  • Chassis Number: 8010780
This is the only Studebaker Commander Straight Eight with a Dual Cowl Phaeton body style ever created. It was given a full body-off restoration; upon completion, it was put on display at the 2004 Meadow Brook Concours. It retains its original coachwork and is finished in white with a taupe beltline and fenders, black Connolly leather interior, and side-mount spare tires.

Power is from a 250 cubic-inch L-head eight-cylinder engine offering 80 horsepower at 3600 RPM. There is a three-speed gearbox and four-wheel mechanical brakes.

In 2008, this one-off Studebaker Dual Cowl Phaeton was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, CA. The car was estimated to sell for $80,000 - $100,000 and was offered without reserve. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, the car had been sold for $74,800, including the buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009

2008 Gooding & Company

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $100,000 
Sale Price :
USD $74,800

1929 Studebaker Commander Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Studebaker Commander

(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Sold for USD$17,050
  2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee
 
1929 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Sold for USD$18,700
  2019 Mecum : Chicago
 
1929 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Chassis#: 1652013
Sold for USD$24,750
  2013 Russo & Steele - Scottsdale
 
1929 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Chassis#: 4050208
Sold for USD$9,243
  2010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA
 
1929 Studebaker Commander
Chassis#: 8010780
Sold for USD$74,800
  2008 Gooding & Company
1929 Studebaker Commander image  1929 Studebaker Commander image  
1929 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER EIGHT CABRIOLET
Sold for USD$37,400
  2008 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction 2008
 
1929 Studebaker Commander Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton
Sold for USD$93,500
  2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
 
1929 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER FOUR DOOR PHAETON
Sold for USD$29,000
  2001 Kruse Auction - Auburn, IN
 

Studebaker Commanders That Failed To Sell At Auction

1929 Studebaker Commander's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1929 Studebaker Commander 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee$19,000  
1929 Studebaker Commander Seven-Passenger Touring 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions$60,000$80,000$100,000
1929 STUDEBAKER COMMANDER CABRIOLET 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$18,000  

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