The Studebaker Commander, which had been introduced in January of 1927 as a lower-priced version of the former Big Six, had an all-steel body, narrow front door pillars, and a flatter roof line. In the front were double bar bumpers which provided safety and gave it a modern appearance. Standard equipment included Gabriel shock absorbers, rearview mirror, automatic wiper, stop light, and rear fender guards. Other standard features included Budd steel disc wheels. They had a Steward-Warner speedometer and hydrostatic gas gauge. The Regal body styles came with cigar lighters, a vanity case (in the coupes), and engine thermometers. Power was supplied from an L-head six-cylinder unit which had a 354 cubic-inch displacement size and offered 75 horsepower. The engine was mated to a 3-speed transmission and braking was controlled by four-wheel brakes.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2017
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2017
Regal Roadster
After restoration in 1988, this car took part in the Interstate Batteries Great American Race of 1989. It has since been on display at the Studebaker National Museum.
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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1928 Studebaker Commander Vehicle Profiles
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16,019
120.00 in.
6 cyl., 248.00 CID., 67.00hp
8 cyl., 250.40 CID., 80.00hp
8 cyl., 250.40 CID., 80.00hp
$1,365 - $1,700