1950 Commander Here is your chance to jump right into the collector car driving season with a beautiful turn key '50's icon. Get in. start it up. and head to the cruise-in or car show. Join the Studebaker Driver's Club and learn why so many folks around the world love and admire these cars (over 12K members). The history of the company runs deep and broad and explains why they built such great cars. Often referred to as "Engineer's cars" or "Stylists cars". they draw attention wherever they appear. This one is a real eye grabber designed by the Raymond Loewy design studios. and loads of fun to drive. This car comes in as a 2. 5 on the grade scale of 4 and has an estimated collector car value between $11. 00 and $15. 00. so this is priced to sell. I am in a must sell situation. unfortunately for me. fortunately for you. 1950 Commander Regal Deluxe 4-Door Sedan Weight 3. 65 Original cost $2. 24 Number of this model built 14. 32 Serial number 4428474 Engine number 405249 Body number 6567 Model & Body Type 17A 25 COLT Paint Symbol & Color P2268 AQUA Trim number 7569 GT CL-3 Built in South Bend Indiana Production date 1/31/1950 Transportation date 2/1/1950 by rail Original destination Pueblo Colorado (Dealer transfer to Salem Oregon) Purchased new from a dealer in Salem Oregon Big Six – 245 Cu. In. (4 liter) L-head in line flat head six cylinder engine 3-speed Manual transmission with overdrive – column shift Hill Holder (disconnected) Current mileage = 68. 47+ Previous owners = 5 Work done: Repaint about 18 years ago. (Original color matched) New interior also about 18 years ago. (Not in original material but close) New brakes – wheel cylinders. master cylinder and shoes New intake/exhaust manifold gasket Stromberg 1 bbl BXOV-26 carburetor – rebuilt 4 years ago All new wiring (remains 6v positive ground) Electric Fuel pump (original mechanical pump still in place-blocked off) Pertronix Electronic Ignition (replaces points and rotor) New water pump Newer battery New voltage regulator New starter solenoid Electric auxiliary fan (parade fan) installed but disconnected. car runs cool without it. New float installed on fuel gauge sending unit New fuel sending unit cover gasket Gas tank boiled and sealed New stainless steel exhaust & muffler New speedometer cable New plugs. wires. distributor cap New rubber seal on trunk New rubber seals on fender air vents New rubber hood standoff spacers New rubber cowl seal New battery hold down threaded rods Second inline fuel filter (behind electric fuel pump under the car) All door window regulators have been cleaned and lubricated. All windows operate like new. Overdrive overhauled New Bling Hood ornament replaced with nicer old stock Chrome tail light bezel on right side with newer old stock NOS tail light lens on right side New door glass on right rear door New window channel and cat whiskers on all 4 doors NOS 3-spoke upgrade steering wheel with inlaid Lazy “S” indicia (This was a real find on e-bay) NOS Gem horn button (Another unexpected e-bay find) New tail light bulb sockets Spare parts Headlight switch Taillight lens Pan Gasket Rear main seal Right rear bumper guard Wheel cover (hub cap) Fender skirts (un-painted) Accelerator pedal boot Rebuilt Stromberg BXOV-26 Carburetor New Pertronix electronic ignition in box (spare) 2 new tie rod ends for one side Other Stuff Original Owner’s Manual Original Repair Manual Shop Repair. Chassis. Body Parts. Owner’s Manuals on CD Copy of original Production Order from the factory (Provided by the Studebaker Museum Archives Department) Good radial white wall tires Original spare tire