1940 STUDEBAKER OPERA COUPE FAT FENDER ALL STEEL COUPE ULTRA RARE PRODUCED ONE YEAR ONLY STUNNING FULLY RESTORED CUSTOM STREET-ROD WITH LOW MILES BEAUTIFUL YELLOW PAINT W/ALAN JOHNSON CUSTOM PINSTRIPING/TAN CLOTH INTERIOR REBUILT REWORKED CHEVY 327 V-8 BORED TO 358 W/358HP V-8 W/TRIPLE DEUCE CARBS REBUILT TURBO 350 AUTO TRANS CUSTOM CLOTH INTERIOR W/VERY RARE REAR OPERA SEATS HEAT POWER DISC BRAKES UNDERCARRIAGE IS ALL SHOW DETAILED W/BILLET CHROME & POWDER COATING F&R COILOVER SUSPENSION FULLY RESTORED ALL STEEL STREET ROD EXCELLENT.

You are bidding on an very rare one year only produced with its unique Center Grill all steel Resto-Rod 1940 Studebaker Opera Coupe. It has had a Custom Street-Rod build completed on it. It was featured as a center fold in Street Rodder magazine twice (lots of historic memorabilia and the featured original Street Rodder mags are included in the sale). According to what source information that is available approx. 200 of these 1940 Opera Coupes were ever built and only a handful are known to exist so this is an extremely rare piece of American Automotive history. It has been with its current owner know over 25 years and has never been offered for sale prior to this ebay auction listing in its entire 74 year lifespan. This 40' Studebaker All Steel Street Rod Coupe is built with high quality street rod components that include a fully rebuilt/reworked Chevy 327 V-8 bored to 358 with well over 358hp with triple deuce carb set-up that has been yellow powder coated to match the car w/Aluminum Intake huge 2 1/8” headers Custom polished exhaust w/SS resonators rebuilt Turbo 350 3 speed Chevy Automatic Transmission with fully chromed rebuilt Pontiac Starchief open Rear w/2.78 highway gears w/Moser racing axels big spline w/all new bearings new power front disc brakes 11” Rear Big brakes Pinto Front-End coilovers front and rear suspension upgraded Ron Francis wiring & new switches ribbed Billett oil pan tranny cover yellow power coated components underneath for show Cadillac tilt wheel custom cloth interior rear opera seats intact w/rear working updated heating Lokar billet shifter custom CD stereo powder coated valve covers rear link powder coated w/chrome sway bars cross members powder coated drive shaft powder coated brake lines coated yellow LED ligthing under hood aluminum inner engine custom made side inserts firewall finished in diamond plate Custom Pinstripes done by the legendary Alan Johnson of Blairstown NJ. 2 new grills included in the sale and so much more. This 1940 Studebaker Opera Coupe has had a fortune invested in parts and labor over the years. The all steel body is drop-dead gorgeous and will take your breath away up close and personal. The time and effort that went into this Studebaker is evident throughout in the quality of workmanship parts and materials used to bring it to its fully restored condition. Its performance is excellent and will not disappoint its new owner. If you have been searching for a unique all Steel V-8 Fat fender Coupe ready to hit the streets then please pay careful attention to the details of this eBay exclusive private seller event.

The Details; This 40' Studebaker Opera Coupe has a beautiful straight all steel body. The body and fenders are steel and the panel fit is up to standard. It was finished in a beautiful Yellow paint finish completed years ago that has an incredible mellowed aged vintage patina. It has custom old school louvers on the hood and removable engine side panels as well. It has fenders skirts with eyebrow trim. It has Custom hand painted pin striping by the well known master Alan Johnson from Blairstown NJ. The original chrome bumpers grill glass stainless trim and emblems are in very nice condition. The mag wheels are 5 spoke with radials that really look cool. This Coupe is a crowd favorite at all the shows. The beautiful custom Tan with cloth interior with new Billet switches and original details as shown. Replaced the headliner and the rare rear Opera seating area is finished with original heating fully updated for passengers comfort. It has all the nicest comforts with new front bench seating Cadillac Tilt steering column Lokar floor shifter Power front disc brakes tilt steering column with a leather wrapped steering wheel Custom CD AM-FM Stereo turn signals windshield wiper in-dash Gauges new Tach and much more. The engine detailing is show worthy under the hood and to see that awesome Chevy V-8 w/trips with all the powder coating is a joy indeed. It has a chromed alternator & coil Custom Powder Coated Triple deuce carb covers & Powder coated Valve Covers engine is painted to match the exterior diamond plate firewall Aluminum Intake custom made alum side engine removable panels and so much more detail thru-out. The undercarriage is all done up for show s w/ custom ribbed Billett oil pan & tranny cover yellow power coated components underneath for show custom cloth interior rear opera seats intact w/rear working updated heating Lokar billet shifter custom CD stereo powder coated valve covers rear link powder coated w/chrome sway bar cross members powder coated drive shaft powder coated brake lines coated rear is completely chromed yellow engine LED lights. The brake and fuel lines are all coated polished dual exhaust system w/SS resonators and much more. This Coupe was been built right and is a rarity to see in this condition.

The Mechanics;

The heart of this Opera Coupe is equipped with high quality street rod components that include a fully rebuilt/reworked Chevy 327 V-8 bored to 358 with well over 358hp with triple deuce carb set-up that has been yellow powder coated to match the car w/Aluminum Intake huge 2 1/8” headers Custom polished exhaust w/SS resonators rebuilt Turbo 350 3 speed Chevy Automatic Transmission with fully chromed rebuilt Pontiac Starchief open Rear w/2.78 highway gears w/Moser racing axles big spline w/all new bearings new power front disc brakes 11” Rear Big brakes Pinto Front-End coilovers front and rear suspension upgraded all new Ron Francis wiring & too much more to list everything. Mechanical systems and components were rebuilt during resto. This 1940 Studebaker Opera Coupe is turn-key and runs and drives excellent you will love the way this awesome Street Rod drives. Everything works properly as it should.

The Options; 1940 Studebaker Opera Coupe Built One Year Only All Steel Coupe Custom Built Street Rod Approx 5k Miles On Build TMU Miles (True Mileage Unknown)

• Fully rebuilt/reworked Chevy 327 V-8 bored to 358 w/over 358hp with Triple Deuce Carbs set-up that has been yellow powder coated to match the car w/Aluminum Intake huge 2 1/8” headers Custom polished exhaust w/SS Resonators
• Rebuilt Chevy Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission
• All Steel body & Fenders with Custom Yellow paint/Famous Alan Johnson Hand Painted Pin Striping w/details
• Cadillac Tilt steering column/Custom Leather Steering wheel
• Power Front Power Disc Brakes/Big 11” Rear Brakes
• All New Custom Tan Custom Cloth Interior w/Billet details with Custom installed CD AM-FM Stereo and Lokar Floor Shifter
• 57 Pontiac Starchief Open Rear w/2.78 Highway gears all rebuilt Moser racing axles big spline all new bearings/Rear Is Completely Chromed
• Turn signals Windshield Wiper In-dash Gauges with center Tach/American Racing Wheels w/Radials
• new Front and Rear Coil-Over Suspension
• Custom Custom polished exhaust w/SS Resonators
• New Ron Francis Wiring w/new switches and fuses
• 2 new Extra grills Included/Tons Of Memorabilia & Original Street Rodder featured Mags Included
• Fully Carpeted & Finished Trunk

Overall;

Let the pictures speak for themselves. This 1940 Studebaker Opera Coupe is truly a dream machine that was a labor of love to build and is all steel. A fortune invested in parts and labor in the build. Thank you for your sincere interest and good luck to all bidders!

Terms & Conditions:

A 10% deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction balance is due within 5 business days.

Buyer will pay all shipping costs

This Coupe is being sold as is where is condition with no warranties implied or expressed!

All inspections of vehicle must be done prior to end of auction all sales are final!

Seller reserves the right to reject bidders with negative feedback. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early.

NO EXCEPTIONS!