$50,000
New York, New York
Category
-
Mileage
40101
Posted Over 1 Month
1936 Studebaker Dictator Coupe. This is a very rare automobile. Very solid original condition. It has the original Dictator 6 cylinder engine. This car was repainted about 25 years ago. The interior is all there, with the exception of the door panels ( I have an original to copy the pattern), and the headliner. All of the headliner supports are present, and I don't believe anything is missing or not original on the car. The body and paint are excellent, solid, and "presentable" as is. I drove the car to shows about 10 years ago, and traveled hundreds of miles with it, without any problems. It was extremely reliable and trouble free. Unfortunately, the car has been just sitting in a dry garage for some years now, and I don't have the time to start it regularly, so it will probably need some going through before getting back on the road, fuel tank, carb., tires, (?) I managed to find an overdrive transmission, and OD cable and knob, as well as the optional fan shaped dash clock, and a right side tail light, although I think it looks better with one. (this car originally only came with one from the factory) I also have the running board rubber which I never installed. All of this will go with the car. This is an extremely rare car, and I have a hard time parting with it, as I know I will never find a better, more original 1936. They only made this model in 1936 and 1937, BUT, In my humble opinion, the '36 is a much more interesting, and harder to find car. 1936 has many things that are different and again, in my opinion, much nicer and a more to the original "pure" design of the car. Such as the opening front windshield, and opening rear "bat wing" window. There is also a chrome frame around the windows, which is not on the '37. This alone changes the whole look of the car. This was the last year that the hood opened from the sides, and the '36 grille is a work of art. Also, the '36 had no vent windows (last year), which gives the car a sleeker look. The one year only "fan" motif dashboard which was designed by Helen Dryden is really fantastic, and unique. I have some other original spares, and original literature which I will also include with the car. I want to make clear that this is NOT a restored car. I would say it is an amazingly solid and original car, that deserves to have everything done to bring it to show quality. The paint was excellent, and it will probably run fine when it has had a once over, but I would rather it is understood that this car will need to be restored, unless you just want a beautiful driver, then it would take very little. I forgot to mention that I had a new "correct" wiring harness installed, so that was done. I will be showing the car locally and reserve the right to end this auction at any time. It should be noted that Hyman has a 1937 President Coupe for sale for $140K, And these Coupes have shot way up in recent years. Unfortunately, so many were chopped up for hot rods, I would say this car is too complete, and is too rare and original for that. So if you want to make a hot rod, please don't buy this car. I will try to get some more photos up soon, I know mine aren't the best. Please inquire if you are serious, and need any further information. 917 804-8981
