Actually, 1946 should have perhaps been included in the 1939 to 1942 prewar group as it more closely resembles those body styles. However, because it is actually a post war car it was included on this page. The 1946 Champion is easy to identify by it's horizontal grille design, 1947 thru 1949 Champions would have a vertical grille design (See the next photo).
The new post war cars, 1947, 1948, and 1949 are very similar and often hard to tell apart. However these diagram from the Body Parts Catalog 1947 - 1950, show the front of the Champions and is a perfect way to quickly identify which year you are seeing. 1947 has no full length horizontal grille trim bar, 1948 has one full length horizontal grille trim bar, and 1949 has two full length horizontal grille trim bars as shown below.
1947 has rounded ball tops and grooves on and in the bumper guards, these are removed for 1948, but the location is still near the center. 1949 bumper guards are spaced further apart, closer to the ends of the grille. 1949 Champions also have new wrap around front and rear bumpers.
1946 Studebaker Champion Skyway:
The
“War Production Board” announced civilian automobile production
could resume July 1st,
1945. Ford, was the first domestic auto manufacturer to start
post-war production with a warmed over 42 Ford on July 3rd,
1945. Studebaker, however was unable to start post-war production until
December of 1945 and then only produced 651 cars for the month.
There
are a number of reasons for the delay, but the most significant was
that Studebaker wanted to give it's new car a bit more distinction. New trim had been planned, but a large bottleneck happens as
production of these vendor supplied trim items are delayed. Other
parts suppliers were also having problems delivering production parts
to Studebaker. Most of the automobile industry was suffering from
these ailments, but of course the independents had much greater
problems.
The
logical choice for Studebaker, in returning to production, would be
to launch a Champion as it's engine had remained in production during
the war, used in the Weasel. Thus the new car would be the Model 5G
Skyway Champion. Skyway had been a trim level on pre-war Commanders
and Presidents first introduced in the 1941 model year. The
substance for the design would be clean lines to accent the basic
lines of the car. Belt line trim is removed and new
wider trim is added to the entire bottom of the car, rocker panels,front fenders, and rear fenders. New bumper guards, new hood
ornament, and new hubcaps. The grille is modified with new trim
across the top. The car comes in Coupe,
Club Sedan, and Cruising Sedan models. Custom and Deluxstyle trim
lines are dropped. Only Skyway trim is available. Only solid
exterior paint colors were available on regular production cars, in
(10) colors, Velvet Black, Berkshire Grey Dark, Berkshire Grey
Light, Desert Tan Dark, Desert Tan Light, Sagamore Green Dark,
Sagamore Green Light, Winetone Maroon, Sierra Red, and Nassau Blue.
Few interior changes are made, the steel dash
portions of the 1942 Champion are now painted and a new “Champion”
badge is displayed across the radio grille. Striped Bedford Cord
upholstery is the only material available.
This is Studebaker's forgotten car, it's a stop-gap measure to provide the dealers with something to sell. Only 20,000 units are planned, the number of parts Studebaker has committed to with it's parts vendors. They came close to this number with 19,275 units manufactured before the introduction of the 1947 models. Very little little promotion was done, because Studebaker was aware of the sellers market and they also did not want to distract from the introduction of their all new 1947 models. Every car was snapped up as fast as they were manufactured, most by high mileage drivers. They were driven hard and few remain remain today. Studebaker has a leg-up using outside design from Lowey and
Associates, during the war, so very soon (May 1st, 1946) the 1947 model-year cars
would be available. Production of the 1946 Studebaker would end in
March of 1946.
Engine color is Olive green with black electrical components and air cleaner. |
|
L-head (flathead) straight six |
|
|
Bore & Stroke |
3" by 4" |
Horsepower |
80@4000 RPM |
Compression ratio |
6.5:1 (optional) 7.0:1 |
Carburetor |
Carter WE-532S one-barrel |
Tires |
5.50 x 16, 4 ply |
Fuel Tank |
15 gallons |
All Skyway Champions are built in South Bend.
1946
Studebaker Champion Skyway Series 5G, 110 in. wheelbase |
Model |
No. Doors |
Passengers |
1 CCD
Price |
2 TW
Price |
2 No. Produced |
Skyway Business Coupe (Q8) |
2 |
3 |
$1,002.00 |
$1,002.00 |
2,465 |
Skyway Double
Dater Coupe (Q10) |
2 |
5 |
$1,044.00 |
$1,044.00 |
1,285 |
Skyway Club Sedan (F7)3 |
2 |
5 |
$1,046.00 |
$1,046.00 |
5,000 |
Skyway Cruising Sedan (W7)3 |
4 |
6 |
$1,097.00 |
$1,097.00 |
10,525 |
Total |
|
19,275 |
Starting
Serial Number G-193,001 Ending Serial Number 212,500. Starting
Engine Number 216,501 Ending Engine Number 236,000
Source:1Classic Car Database (Price) - 2TW April 1989
3The suffix “7” was listed in
the parts books, but was not put on the body tags on the firewall.
1947 Studebaker Champion:
“First
By Far With a Postwar Car”, that's the slogan for 1947. However,
Kaiser-Frazer is actually the first post war car displayed, January
20th, 1946 at the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel in New York City. Then again, the cars displayed were
prototypes and actual production did not start until June of 1946, by
then Studebaker had been delivering new 47's to dealers and customers
for at least a month or more, making Studebaker's claim quite valid.
The
1947 design actually starts during the war year. This can happen
because the design work is being provided by an outside firm, not
subject to the war time rules for in house automotive work. That
firm of course is Loewy and Associates. The South Bend studio is
headed by Virgil Exner, who would make his greatest mark, later at
Chrysler doing the “Forward Look” designs. Working under Exner
is some of the greatest stylists ever assembled. They are Gordon
Beuhrig (Coffin-nosed Cord & Auburn Speedster), Robert Bourke
(1953 Studebaker), Holden Koto (1949 Ford), and John Reinhart (1956
Lincoln Continental Mark II). By 1943 most of the parameters of the
post-war design have been established. However, it is about this
time when Exner and Lowey began to quibble about design recognition. The details are to great to cover here. But, suffice to say, Exner
departs in early 1944 and Gordon Beuhrig becomes Lowey's new head
guy. Then, Studebaker's chief engineer Roy Cole , no fan of Lowey,
hires Exner to continue design work on the sly at his home. This set
the stage for two competing designs to evolve. Now, the shenanigans
really start. Cole gives Beuhrig exterior dimension limitations
which are much smaller then the ones given to Exner. When Lowey
makes his presentation to the Board, he is told his prototype is to
small, thus Lowey's project is delayed and eventually the Board
selects Exner's secret design. Lowey is understandable upset and to
pacify him Studebaker gives Lowey 100 percent credit for the new
design, thus robbing Exner and Cole of the very recognition they were
trying to achieve.
Early
mock-ups were of a slab-side design like the Kaiser-Frazier and some
consideration was also given to a possible rear mounted engine. As
rear engine drive and slab-side designs were eliminated, slightly
protruding bolt-on (pontoon) rear fenders appeared. Thus, avoiding the
upside-down bathtub look of the Ford, Hudson, Packard, and Nash. Chrysler and General Motors post-war designs would look much like
Studebaker's side treatment. Exner's main influence would be from
the cowl forward where he favored the square front treatment, as
opposed to Beuhrig's sloping hood design, that would eventually
appear in 1952.
The
1947 model line-up included two Sedan's, now simply identified as
two-door and four-door.
A Business Coupe (3-pass) and two new
models, the five passenger coupe and convertible. This new
coupe has
a rear window made from four separate curved glass sections, which
wrapped around the rear of the car, nearly to the doors. This design
initially named “5-passenger coupe” would become the “Starlight”
coupe in 1949 and that name would eventually be applied to all coupes
of this design. The rear seat of this coupe was contained by two
large armrests on either side, the top of which was hinged in the
front, creating storage space underneath. An interesting accessory,
only available to “Starlight” coupes, often appear on these cars,
“Venetian Shades” (AC-1542). The convertible was not available
in the initial run. Two prototype station wagons were planned but
never put into production.
Two
trim levels would be available, DeLuxe and Regal DeLuxe, the
convertible would only be available in Regal trim. The main
identifiers between DeLuxe and Regal DeLuxe, is Regal's had stainless
body sill (rocker panel) moldings and stainless windshield reveal
molding. The Regal interior has better appointments, but is not as
clear an identification as the outside trim was. The Starlight coupe
and convertible would have a single curved windshield, while the two
sedans and the business coupe would have the conventional two part
flat glass treatment. The major differences between the Champion and
Commander is the grille and tail lights. The Champion grille being a
single component affair placed in an open space in the front of the
car. It featured five horizontal rounded bars in the center, flanked
by four vertical bars on either side, mounted to top and bottom
stainless trim. The grille design is attributed to Vince Gardner. Exterior ornaments were done by John Reinhart. The taillights were a
two lens design mounted in stainless bezels. The hubcaps were new and
featured a flat radial line around the edge, then reverse dished
smoothly too the center. The Starlight coupe would initially have
stainless steel trim around the outside of the rear window, but was
soon dropped. The window space is dramatically increased, sedan
windshield glass increased by 144 square inches and rear window glass
by 239 square inches.
The
wheelbase is increased to 112 inches and a new frame is designed by
Harold E. Churchill, which allowed the body to be set much deeper,
thus the 47 Champion is four inches lower then the 46 Champion
Skyway. The front and rear seat are moved forward, which required
the engine to also move forward. The engine oil pan sump would have
to be move forward in front of the suspension. There would be as
much as 11 inches more hip room in the new Champion's. The first
self-adjusting, self-centering brakes with an additional 24 square
inches of brake lining appear. Gas tank capacity increases to 17
gallons. Other mechanical improvements are nil, the same engine,
transmission, rear axle, and suspension designs prevail. The Champ
has not been on a diet either as the four-door sedan gains 155
pounds.
Interior
design is conservative with cloth much like those found in 42 models,
but not near as impressive as those used in late 1940 models and all
the 1941 models. The dash design was done by John Reinhart. It
featured a cluster of three round faces, left to right, gauge pod,
optional clock, and speedometer. All are lighted by the new “black
light” no-glare system developed during World War II for aircraft,
encased in an oval chrome rimed surround with a mesh metal
background. The right hand portion of the surround held the radio
speaker (if equipped), overlayed with a scripted “Champion”
badge. One of the distinguishing features between DeLuxe trim and
Regal Deluxe trim was the steering wheel. Deluxe trim now had a very
simple two spoke wheel with a horn button and no horn ring. The
Regal DeLuxe steering wheel had two spokes with a horn ring and
button.
Restoration
Information:
Color |
Code |
Wheel
Cover |
Outer
Wheel
Stripe
Color |
Inner
Wheel
Stripe
Color |
Winetone
Maroon |
7694
W-NB |
Winetone
Maroon |
Orange |
Tusk
Ivory |
Velvet
Black |
7696
W-NB |
Sierra
Red |
Orange |
Tusk
Ivory |
Alleghany
Dark Gray |
7969
W-RF |
? |
? |
? |
Alleghany
Light Gray |
7973
W-RG |
Holiday
Red |
Orange |
Tusk
Ivory |
Navaho
Light Tan |
8041
W-SC |
Holiday
Red |
Orange |
Tusk
Ivory |
Navaho
Dark Tan |
8042
W-SD |
Cerise
Red |
Tusk
Ivory |
Tusk
Ivory |
Holiday
Red |
8043
W-SE |
Holiday
Red |
Orange |
Tusk
Ivory |
Osage
Blue |
8044
W-SF |
Holiday
Red |
Orange |
Tusk
Ivory |
Shenandoah
Green Dark |
8045
W-SG |
Shenandoah
Green Light |
Tusk
Ivory |
Tusk
Ivory |
Shenandoah
Green Light |
8046
W-SH |
Shenandoah
Green Dark |
Jasper
Green |
Manila
Cream |
Coronado
Gray |
8075
W-SM |
Osage
Blue |
Ardent
Blue |
Apple
Green |
Oxford
Gray |
8079
W-SN |
Holiday
Red |
Orange |
Tusk
Ivory |
Tulip
Cream No. 2 |
8097
W-SS |
Tulip
Cream No. 2 |
Oxblood
Red |
Tusk
Ivory |
Coronado
Gray No. 2 |
8107
W-ST |
Osage
Blue |
Ardent
Blue |
Tusk
Ivory |
Convertible
Colors |
Velvet
Black |
7696
W-NB |
Ruby
Glow Red |
Tusk
Ivory |
Tusk
Ivory |
Holiday
Red |
8043
W-SE |
Cerise
Red |
Tusk
Ivory |
Tusk
Ivory |
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Tusk
Ivory
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Tusk
Ivory |
|
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|
|
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|
Cumberland
Blue-Extra Light |
|
|
1Tulip
Cream was evidently a special order color for closed models. TheDecember 1947 Service Bulletin (No. 197), page 3, says it
was “used on convertible bodies only,” but the Studebaker
Passenger Car Color Combination Paint Chart does list it
under closed bodies, so some 1947 closed models were probably
painted Tulip Cream No. 2. |
Upholstery Fabrics : 1947 Studebaker Champion
Champion DeLuxe Trim: Canda Cloth or Bedford Worsted Cloth
Champion Regal DeLuxe Trim: Novelty Woolen Cloth or high quality Canda Cloth
Option: Leather upholstery was optional at extra cost on all models.
Floor Covering:
Champion DeLuxe Trim: Front - Rubber, Back - Carpet
Champion Regal DeLuxe Trim: Front - Carpet, Back - Carpet
Engine Colors:
The block, pan, head and associated parts were painted Studebaker's olive green engine color. The fan was usually black, but sometimes may have been olive green. Most electrical components, except the overdrive relay, were black. The oil filler tube cap, spark plug wire bracket, and air cleaner canister were black. The carburetor, fuel pump, coil clamp, voltage regulator base, overdrive relay, air cleaner wingnut, battery clamp wingnuts and washers, hose clamps, and radiator cap were natural metal color. The oil filter canister, if factory installed, was black. The battery box was body color, but the top clamp was black. The radiator, radiator support frame, and upper radiator air deflector were black. The hood latch base in the air deflector was natural metal. Olive green over spray on starter and factory installed oil filter was common. There were decals on the air cleaner, oil filler tube cap and oil filter canister. The bell housing and transmission were normally painted olive green, but the rest of the drive train and chassis were painted black.
1947 Champion Specifications |
Engine type |
L-head straight six |
Engine bore |
3 inches |
Engine stroke |
4 inches |
Engine Displacement |
169.6 cubic inches |
Engine Horsepower |
80 @ 4000 RPM |
Engine Torque (ft-lbs) |
134 @ 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression ratio |
|
|
|
Engine Oil Capacity |
5 quarts w/oil filter 6 quarts |
|
|
Engine Cooling Capacity |
10 quarts, 11 quarts with Climatizer |
Electrical Equipment |
Auto Lite |
Battery |
Willard |
Tire Size |
5.50 x15 |
Fuel Tank Size |
17 Gallons |
|
|
1947 Studebaker Champion, Series 6G, 112 inch wheelbase |
2Model |
No.
Doors |
Passengers |
1CCD
Price |
1&2No.
Produced |
2TW |
DeLuxe
3-Passenger Coupe (Q1) |
2 |
3 |
$1,197.00 |
5,221 |
$1,288.00 |
DeLuxe
5-Passenger Coupe (C3) |
2 |
5 |
$1287.00 |
7,670 |
$1,383.75 |
DeLuxe
2dr Sedan (F3) |
2 |
6 |
$1262.00 |
10,860 |
$1,356.50 |
DeLuxe
4dr Sedan (W3) |
4 |
6 |
$1292.00 |
23,958 |
$1,388.00 |
Regal
DeLuxe 3-Passenger Coupe (Q2) |
2 |
3 |
$1267.00 |
3,379 |
$1,361.75 |
Regal
DeLuxe 5-Passnger Coupe (C5) |
2 |
5 |
$1357.00 |
9,061 |
$1,456.50 |
Regal
DeLuxe Convertible (S2) |
2 |
5 |
Unknown |
2,251 |
$1,902.00 |
Regal
DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F5) |
2 |
6 |
$1332.00 |
12,697 |
$1,430.25 |
Regal
DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W5) |
4 |
6 |
$1362.00 |
30,000 |
$1,461.75 |
Total |
105,097 |
|
Serial
Number South Bend G-212,501 – G-314,397 Los Angeles Serial Number
G-824,001 – G-827,200 Engine Number 236,001 - 341,393
Source:1Classic Car Database. 2TW Aug.
1995
1948 Studebaker Champion:
As was
the case in 1946 and 1947, 1948 was still very much a sellers market. There was very little incentive to change or upgrade the then new
1947 design. Interior changes are limited to the dash. A
rectangular ring, rounded in the corners, surrounds the three
instrument cluster. Last years mesh background in the surround is
gone in favor of a painted surface. We have seen at least one 1948
Regal, where the dash and surround background were painted wood
grain, however we don't know if this was standard or not. The radio
speaker trim matches the surround shape (rectangular with round corners)
and is painted not plated and has a square holed pattern. The
“Champion” badge formally on the radio grille is moved above the
glove box. It's a separate plastic affair, gold in color, with a fax
chrome ends, and “Champion” script. The grooved trim strip from
the bottom of the dash is removed, except a portion below the radio. Again, we have seen at least one 1948 Regal, with the grooved strip
across the entire bottom of the dash as it was in 1947. This trim
would return to the bottom of the dash in 1949. Exterior treatments
include adding a gun-sight ring to the hood ornament, modifying the
hood badge to look similar to the Commander. Removing the name
“Champion” from the center and adding “Studebaker” to the
right front of the hood and “Champion” to the left front of the
hood. One of the five center grille bars is removed and the second
center bar now extends across the full length or the grille. Front
and rear bumper guards are simpler and the rounded protrusions at the
tops are removed as well as the groves in the bottom. Mechanical
changes are limited carburetor modification that help solve hot
starting and warm-up problems.
Left, 4dr Regal Sedan
Right 2dr 5-Pass Regal DeLuxe Coupe
Note the stainless steel rocker moldings
Five models in two trim levels are available. 4dr Sedan, 2 dr Sedan, Business Coupe, 5-Passenger Coupe (Starlight), and 2dr Convertible. The trim levels are DeLuxe and Regal DeLuxe. It is difficult to determine from the exterior the differences between the trim levels, but some of the tell's for Regal trim are stainless steel rocker panel moldings and stainless steel windshield reveal mouldings. The Convertible was only available in Regal trim. The 5-passenger coupe and convertible have one piece curved windshield.
Restoration
information:
Engine
color:
Block and head olive green, fan usually black, some were olive green. Electrical components (except overdrive relay) black. Oil fill cap,
spark wire bracket, air cleaner black. Carburetor, fuel pump, coil
clamp, voltage regulator base, overdrive relay, air cleaner nut,
battery clamp nuts and washers, hose clamps, radiator cap natural
metal. Oil canister (factory installed) black. Battery box body
color (except the top clamp black). Radiator, radiator support,
radiator deflector black. Hood latch base natural metal. Decal on
air cleaner, oil filler cap, and oil filter canister. Bell housing
and transmission olive green, rest of drive train was black. Trunk
sprayed with insulation material and no trunk mat was available.
There was
a huge list of accessories listed for this year, way more then we
wish to attempt to list. You can find these listed in Fred Fox's
article in TW, August, 1992 page 16.
Air Cleaners: 1948 Studebaker Cars
Studebaker supplied it's cars with two types of air cleaners. Cars sold north and east of Indiana, Kentucky, and Virginia, including Illinois and Tennessee were fitted with an air cleaner with an oil soaked element. All other states used the oil bath air cleaner. Ref. Service Bulletin No. 212, November 1948.
1948 Champion Specifications |
Engine type |
L-head straight six |
Engine bore |
3 inches |
Engine stroke |
4 inches |
Engine Displacement |
169.6 cubic inches |
Engine Horsepower |
80 |
Engine Compression Ratio
|
6.5:1 optional 7.0:1 |
|
Carter WE 1bbl |
Electrical Equipment |
Auto-Lite |
Battery |
Willard |
Tire Size |
5.50 x 15 |
Fuel Tank Size |
17 Gallons |
Coupes &
Sedans Exterior Paint Colors |
Convertible
Exterior Paint Colors |
Holiday Red |
Tulip Cream
#2 |
Rodeo Tan |
Balsam Green
Metallic |
Shenandoah
Green-light |
Gala Brown
Metallic |
Boulevard
Grey |
Varsity
Maroon Metallic |
Parkway Green |
Cumberland
Blue Metallic |
Melody Blue |
1Cumberland
Blue #2 Metallic |
Peacock Green |
Silver Grey
Metallic |
Iroquois Blue |
Velvet Black |
Allegheny
Grey-light |
1See
page 3, April 1948 Service Bulletin.
Gala Brown
Metallic mixing formula was only available from Ditzler.
Rear fender
welt was painted body color before assemble. |
Velvet Black |
Tulip Cream
#2 |
Nothing is mentioned about upholstery in the August 1992 TW article by Fred Fox, so it is assumed and maybe incorrectly that the interior fabric options were the same as offered in 1947.
1948
Studebaker Champion Series 7G, 112 in. wheelbase |
Model |
No. Doors |
Passengers |
CCD Price |
TW
Price |
No. Produced |
DeLuxe Business Coupe (Q1) |
2 |
3 |
$1282.00 |
$1,445.75 |
3,783 |
DeLuxe 5-Passenger Coupe
(C3) |
2 |
5 |
$1372.00 |
$1,540.50 |
5,499 |
DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F3) |
2 |
6 |
$1347.00 |
$1,514.25 |
10,203 |
DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W3) |
4 |
6 |
$1377.00 |
$1,545.75 |
21,436 |
Regal DeLuxe Business Coupe
(Q2) |
2 |
3 |
$1352.00 |
$1,519.25 |
823 |
Regal DeLuxe 5-passenger
Coupe (C5) |
2 |
5 |
$1442.00 |
$1,614.00 |
8,982 |
Regal DeLuxe 2dr Convertible
(S2) |
2 |
5 |
$1780.00 |
$1,969.75 |
9,996 |
Regal DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F5) |
2 |
6 |
$1442.00 |
$1,587.75 |
9,471 |
Regal DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W5) |
4 |
6 |
$1447.00 |
$1,619.50 |
30,494 |
Total |
100,687 |
Serial
Number South Bend 314,501 – 400,500 Los Angeles 827,301 – 839,700 Canada 700,001 –
703,100
Engine
Number South Bend 342,001 – 441,000 Canada C-1,100- C-4,100
Source:
Classic Car Database (CCD). CCD production numbers exactly match TW
numbers (August 1992), however CCD's “Price” figures are much
different, which leads us to wonder about the 1947 & 1949 CCD
cost information?
1949 Studebaker Champion:
Studebaker
was well aware that the sellers market was shortly going to end and
had actually planned to introduce completely new cars this year, but
in the end they decided to get by with another minor face lift, of a
extraordinarily out of date 1947 design. This indecision delayed the release of the 1949 models until December of 1948 and another rush to introduce the 1950 models would end production of the 1949 models in July of 1949. This means that the 1949 models were actually only in production for 7 months and accounts for the lower model year production. (1948 production lasted 13 months and 1950 production was 14 months).
Exterior changes involve
the grille design. For the Champion, all but two of the horizontal
bars are eliminated. These two bars now extend all the way across
the grille. The front and rear bumpers now wrap around to the side
of the cars. Interior changes are found in the dash area where the
instrument cluster area has a metal insert with a horizontal lined
motif and the grooved panels are again across the bottom of the dash, like they were in 1947. The radio grille moved back to horizontal
bars and the Champion badge above the glove box in removed in favor
of just a simple “Champion” script in the same location. (*Champion DeLuxe sedans used Canda cloth with Regal DeLuxe using grey
Bedford cord. Starlight Coupes had their own distinctive cloth, not
specified in our resource material. Regal DeLuxe trim featured alligator
motif vinyl sections on the door panels.)
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Mechanical
changes involved a new carburetor and tire size change from 5.50 x 15
to 6.4 x 15. Gas tank capacity is increased from 17 gallons to 18
gallons and would remain this size until the end.
The model and trim levels are identical to 1947 & 1948.
Left: 1948 Champion Regal DeLuxe Convertible
Right: 1948 Champion Regal DeLuxe 4dr Sedan.
Restoration
information:
Engine Color: Same as 1948 (see that section of this page for details).
1949 Champion Specifications |
Engine type |
L-head straight six |
Engine bore |
3 inches |
Engine stroke |
4 inches |
Engine Displacement |
169.6 cubic inches |
Engine Horsepower |
80 |
Engine Compression Ratio
|
6.5:1 optional 7.0:1 |
|
Carter WE 1bbl |
Electrical Equipment |
Auto-Lite |
Battery |
Willard |
Tire Size |
6.40 x 15 |
Fuel Tank Size |
18 Gallons |
Coupes &
Sedans Exterior Paint Colors |
Convertible
Exterior Paint Colors |
Bermuda Green |
|
Glacier Green |
|
Willow Green |
|
Plaza Gray |
|
Alleghany Gray |
|
Velvet Black |
|
Holiday Red |
|
Concord Blue |
Colors of wheels and wheel stripes can be found in Studebaker's Color Combination Paint Chart |
Midnight Blue |
Sonora Tan |
Tulip Cream |
1949
Studebaker Champion Series 8G, 112 in. wheelbase |
1Model |
No. Doors |
Passengers |
2CCD
Price |
1TW
Price |
1No. Produced |
DeLuxe Coupe (Q1) |
2 |
3 |
$1,432.00 |
$1,588.00 |
1,642 |
DeLuxe Starlight Coupe (C3) |
2 |
5 |
$1,522.00 |
$1,683.00 |
5,917 |
DeLuxe Sedan (F3) |
2 |
6 |
$1,497.00 |
$1,657.00 |
10,359 |
DeLuxe Sedan (W3) |
4 |
6 |
$1,527.00 |
$1,688.00 |
20,134 |
Regal DeLuxe Coupe (Q2) |
2 |
3 |
$1,502.00 |
$1,662.00 |
718 |
Regal DeLuxe Starlight
Coupe (C5) |
2 |
5 |
$1,592.00 |
$1,757.00 |
9,829 |
Regal DeLuxe Convertible
(S2) |
2 |
5 |
$1,930.00 |
$2,086.00 |
7,035 |
Regal DeLuxe Sedan (F5) |
2 |
6 |
$1,567.00 |
$1,730.00 |
5,618 |
Regal DeLuxe Sedan (W5) |
4 |
6 |
$1,597.00 |
$1,762.00 |
24,328 |
Total |
85,580 |
Serial
Number South Bend 400,501 – 468,100 Los Angeles 839,701 – 851,800 Canada 703,101 –
709,400
Starting
Engine Number South Bend 342,001 – 521,000 Canada C-4,101 – C-10,500
Source: 1TW June 1990, 2Classic Car Database.
Most of the information presented above is taken from Several TW issues, April 1989, December 1981, August 1995, September 1995, August 1992, and June 1990. All articles were written by feature article writer Fred K. Fox. Some errors in transcription can happen. If you find errors, please let us know using the "Contact Us" page on website.
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