Studebaker Champion Bullet Nose '51

The Studebaker Champion, with its distinctive “Bullet Nose” front, is one of the most recognizable American designs of the early 1950s. This 1951 example underwent an older professional restoration and today presents itself as an elegant classic that combines the very best of American styling and engineering.

Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expertise report containing the following.

Technical data

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  Make: Studebaker

  
  


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  Model: Champion Bullet Nose

  
  


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  Year: 1951

  
  


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  Engine: 2,779 cc six-cylinder

  
  


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  Transmission: Automatic gearbox

  
  


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  Color: White

  
  


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  Mileage: 35,387 miles (odometer reading – watch our video about km/miles in a classic car)

  
  


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  Chassis no.: G1058906

  
  


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  Steering position: Left

  
  

Condition and remarks

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  Bodywork: Presents well, repainted, with signs of use

  
  


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  Paintwork: Repainted, normal wear, minimal rust

  
  


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  Underside: Dirty, surface rust, oil leakage at differential

  
  


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  Tyres: In good condition, usable for several more years (diagonal tyres)

  
  


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  Interior: Nicely restored

  
  


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  Engine bay: Restored, in good condition

  
  


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  Engine: Honest condition, but leaks at engine, gearbox, rear axle and heater radiator

  
  


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  Gearbox & clutch: Function properly

  
  


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  Brakes: Adjustment required – weak braking at the front, master cylinder rusty and greasy

  
  


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  Handbrake: Works, but needs shorter adjustment

  
  


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  Suspension & steering: Play at left/right kingpins and Pitman arm

  
  


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  Electrical system & lights: Horn, wipers, heater and dashboard functional – lights fully operational

  
  

Highlights

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  Rare and distinctive “Bullet Nose” design, true 1950s icon

  
  


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  Older restoration with well-presented interior

  
  


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  Automatic transmission – unusual for its era

  
  

Viewable at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter (Belgium).
Request the full inspection report via info@oldtimerfarm.be or call +32(0)472.40.13.38.
Visits possible with or without appointment – inspection on lift available.
Over 300 classic cars and motorcycles in stock – 5 minutes from E40 Aalter exit.

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