1950 Studebaker Champion Sedan - Crimson - 53,931 Miles - Bullet Nose, Highly Original Survivor
1950 Studebaker Champion four-door sedan finished in Crimson. Left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive, powered by a 170ci (2.8-litre) inline-six petrol engine with column-shift manual transmission. Odometer indicating 53,931 miles. Seating for five.
Description
The 1950 Studebaker Champion is one of the most distinctive post-war American sedans ever built. Penned by the Raymond Loewy design studio, the "bullet nose" front end and flowing fastback-inspired roofline made it look like nothing else on the road. The famous tagline asked "which way is it going?" because the rear profile mirrored the front. These cars are cult classics with a dedicated following, and well-preserved originals like this one are getting increasingly rare.
This Champion presents as a genuinely original survivor. The Crimson paint carries good gloss across all panels with only light oxidation on the horizontal surfaces. The body is straight with no evidence of major collision damage, and panel gaps are consistent all around. The chrome bumpers, both front and rear, are bright and free of heavy pitting. The famous bullet nose is intact and presents well. Inside, the original tan woven cloth upholstery is largely intact in the rear, with the front bench showing wear and a tear on the passenger seatback. The dashboard retains its original charcoal paint, chrome trim, Studebaker crest badge, and what appear to be original dealer information cards still in place. The instruments read clearly and the three-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring is unchipped. Under the hood, the 170ci inline-six sits in a remarkably stock engine bay with its original oil bath air cleaner, generator (not alternator), cloth-braided plug wires, and Studebaker-green block paint.
A comparable 1950 Studebaker Champion 4-door sedan sold on Bring a Trailer in March 2024 for US$5,500, while a well-restored example sold at Mecum in September 2025 for US$33,000. This one sits between those two as a highly original, mostly complete car with strong cosmetic presentation. The level of originality here is its greatest asset.
Features
* 170ci (2.8L) inline-six petrol engine (original Studebaker-green block paint)
* Column-shift manual transmission with overdrive
* Raymond Loewy "bullet nose" front end design
* Original oil bath air cleaner
* Original generator (not converted to alternator)
* Cloth-braided spark plug wires
* Chrome front and rear bumpers with overriders
* Chrome windshield and window trim
* Split windshield (two-piece, period correct)
* Three-piece wraparound rear window
* Original tan woven cloth interior
* Original Studebaker dashboard with chrome trim and crest badge
* Three-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring
* Painted steel wheels with wide whitewall tyres
* Original door cards and interior trim intact
* Factory information cards still on dashboard
Condition Notes
* Front bench seat has a significant tear on the passenger seatback and general wear on the seating surface
* Light oxidation on hood and roof surfaces
* Minor paint chips around wheel wells and lower body
* Headliner shows age-related discolouration
Specifications
Year: 1950
Make/Model: Studebaker Champion
Body: 4-Door Sedan
Engine: 170ci (2.8L) Inline-6 Petrol
Transmission: Column-Shift Manual (Vendor describes as "Paddle Shift")
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Odometer: 53,931 Miles (indicated)
Colour: Crimson
Interior: Tan Woven Cloth
Steering: Left-Hand Drive
Seats: 5
Chassis No: G521564
Engine No: 584222
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Lloyds stock #580682+1
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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