1929 Studebaker President Manual
NSW • Private
12
Odometer100,000km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
1929 Studebaker President FE — 115HP Straight Eight Limousine
Rare 1929 Studebaker President FE with 115HP straight-eight engine, 135-inch wheelbase and extensive recent mechanical work.
This impressive Studebaker President FE represents the pinnacle of Studebaker's golden era and is a substantial, beautifully proportioned pre-war American limousine.
The car is an older restoration and shows no signs of rust. It is currently wrapped in the distinctive Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stage-show livery, having been used in the stage production. The wrap attracts plenty of attention and can be easily removed to reveal the white paintwork underneath.
The car has also previously been used as a wedding car, and its elegant limousine body provides plenty of room for passengers. The huge 135-inch wheelbase gives the car an imposing presence, while the fold-out trunk carrier at the rear adds useful luggage capacity.
The 115HP straight-eight engine has been completely rebuilt in recent years, including new poured bearings. I have over $50,000 in receipts for the work carried out on the car.
It is a surprisingly capable touring car for its size and age, comfortably keeping up with modern traffic and making an excellent long-distance cruiser.
Specifications & features
1929 Studebaker President FE
115HP straight-eight engine
135-inch wheelbase
Elegant limousine body
Older restoration
No signs of rust
Engine completely rebuilt in recent years
New poured bearings
Over $50,000 in receipts
Large four-wheel drum brakes
Original 6V positive-earth electrical system
Complete dual ignition
Discreet electronic ignition system fitted
Fold-out rear trunk carrier
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stage-show history
Previously used as a wedding car
Current wrap easily removable to reveal white paintwork
Excellent long-distance touring car
Reluctant sale due to family illness. Unfortunately, the car simply isn't being driven as much as it deserves, so it is time for it to find a new owner who will appreciate and enjoy it.
A rare opportunity to own a substantial and very distinctive piece of American motoring history, with significant mechanical work already completed and an entertaining history of its own.
Car details
øVehicle description
Sedan 7st 4dr Man 3sp 5.5 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Purple
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 7 seats
Transmission
3 speed Manual
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 5.5L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
8 months/July 2027
Build date
June 1929
Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20952934
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5522cc
Engine Size (L)
5.5L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
84kW
Power rpm To
3200rpm
Torque
353Nm
Torque rpm To
2800rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES
Launched
January 1929
Generation Name
Eight
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
7
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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