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8-5-2017
Early 1920s Studebaker ?
Compliments of oldcar @ http://forums.aaca.org
8-5-2017
Good morning all, one or two of you will already know me. I have just purchased this early 1920s Stude but I am having trouble identifying what model it is. I apologise for the quality of the photograph but it was taken this morning on my wifes iPad under less than ideal conditions. The car is reputed to have been in dry storage since 1941. It is in Melbourne Australia. It is a very long time since I owned my last Stude, a Daytona Wagon. The photo shows the right hand side of the engine with the magneto and carburettor. This is unusual as the carburettor is attached to the (aluminium) cylinder head with the manifolding cast directly into the head. Can someone please identify the year and model. The Speedo shows 36,000 miles. The ignition/light switch has been broken so I will be looking for a replacement.
oldcar
(Bernie j)
Thank you for the prompt reply I still have a great deal to learn about Studebakers. The number you have quoted is the Registration/Licence number. Early Victorian (State) registration numbers were all digit. I still have to discover something about its history, it came from a deceased estate. When new it would have been considered "something special" here in Australia, e.g. the wire spoke wheels. The number on the sticker 2350 may have some relevance. Fifth month 1923? It would be interesting to learn how many right hand drive Studebaker cars were built in those years. I think that the round registration stickers went out in the early 1950s. They were issued annually as proof that the annual registration fee had been paid. The two main markets for RHD cars was and still is the UK and Australia.
It seem that some export cars were built to suit the "British" market. Hence the wire wheels and magneto ignition. I find the design of the aluminium cylinder head "interesting" I can't wait to get the car home so I can really find out just what I have bought. Following the "Brits" this one will not be torn apart but given a very gentle "oily rag" restoration, preserving all the original features including that lovely dark teal blue paint. The one thing I know that I will be looking for is an original Ignition/Light switch. If anyone has one to sell, please send me a PM.