As the world continued to repair after the effects of World War II, the American automobile industry to work on new and updated models. For 1948, the Studebaker Commander was basically a carry-over from the prior year, available with the same body style and trim offerings. It was a diverse range offered in Deluxe and Regal Deluxe trim levels with coupe, sedan, and convertible body styles. For those seeking more, a long-wheelbase Land Cruiser edition was available. Powering the Commander line was an L-head six-cylinder engine displacing 226.2 cubic inches and offering 94 horsepower. A three-speed manual transmission with overdrive was standard. Except for the Land Cruiser, all bodies were basically the same as the Champions from the cowl back. The Regal Deluxe line added stainless steel windshield trim and stainless steel rocker panel moldings.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2016
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2016
Related Reading : Studebaker Commander History
The Studebaker Commander was produced for several years, representing several body style changes, and first appeared in the 1920s. The company continued to use the name until its demise in 1966. There were only a few years where the Commander did not appear in Studebakers line-up during that time those were in 1936 and 1959-1963. When the name first appeared in 1927, it was Studebakers....
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31,570
116.50 in.
8 cyl., 232.60 CID., 85.00hp
8 cyl., 224.20 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 224.20 CID., 140.00hp
$1,980 - $2,555
58,788
116.50 in.
8 cyl., 224.30 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 259.20 CID., 162.00hp
8 cyl., 259.20 CID., 162.00hp
$1,870 - $2,455