1938 Studebaker State Commander

The 1938 Studebaker State Commander was powered by a six-cylinder, L-head engine that displaced 226 cubic-inches and offered 90 horsepower. It had a three-speed synchromesh manual gearbox with floor mounted gearshift controls and a single-disc dry plate clutch. It was available was a custom coupe, club sedan, crown sedan, or a convertible sedan. Pricing ranged from $965 - $1375.

The State Commander was similar to the base Commander except it had the President-style headlamps. Standard equipment included all the base Commander options plus deluxe steering wheels, twin horns and Hill-Holer.

The styling was smooth and stylish. They had dual wipers and divided windshields, safety glass, and planar suspension. Inside, there was a speedometer, engine thermometer, Borg clock, and Casco cigar lighter. The car rode on two-way Houde shock absorbers, and rode on Budd steel disc wheels.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2011