Studebaker Car Club Of New South Wales

 

 
Year 1926
Model

ER Standard Six, Californian Hardtop.

Body

5 Passenger, 4 door Duplex Tourer,

5 Wheel equipped.

Engine

Studebaker 6 cyl. side valve

242 ci (4.0L),

50hp @ 2000rpm

Gearbox 3sp, non-syncro.
Diff. Ratio 4.1:1
Wheelbase 113" (2870mm)
Brakes

Foot - 2 rear wheel mechanical, external contracting.

Hand - Internal on rear wheels.

Weight 2800lb (1273 kg)
Wheels Artillery timber spokes, Kelsey.
Tyre Size 525 x 21"
Origin USA
 

As found, NSW - 1984.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

History of this Vehicle

 

1926 - 1984

History unknown.

 

1984 - Today

The vehicle was in completely dismantled, and in woeful condition when purchased, requiring a major remake and rebuild.

 

The restoration took 10 years, and necessitated all new timber work, new metal panels, and mechanicals with all major work carried out by the owner.

 

The car is now a very attractive and reliable club car, which is a great testament to the owner's ability,

and perseverance.

 

Chronicle of frustration by the owner.

"2 engines cooked, totally destroyed 2 heads with at least 6 cracks in each pot, everything I touched was buggered - and I mean really buggered - had to buy another motor hoping that it was ok to restore.

It was, thank God.  Someone should have lined me up against the wall and fired."

 

If you would like to contact the owner of this vehicle, please email to address shown on our Contact Us page, and include this vehicle reference 26cal-jd101 in your message.

 

 

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