1949 Studebaker Champion $15,500

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Description
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Make and Model
Type	Classic Cars
Year	1949
Make	Studebaker
Model	Champion

Mileage and Type
Mileage	0
Title	Clear
VIN	SRG3022TA
Stock #	SRG3022TA

Exterior / Interior
Body Style	Hardtop
Doors	2

Mechanics
Cylinders	6
Transmission	Manual

1949 Studebaker Champion

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Under the hood, it housed a 169.6 cubic-inch L-head inline-six engine producing 80 horsepower, paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The Regal Deluxe trim added chrome accents and upgraded interior features. Studebaker built 24,328 Regal Deluxe four-door sedans like this one for the 1949 model year, each priced around $2,149.

The Champion was praised for its fuel efficiency and affordability, helping Studebaker recover from wartime production halts. It was also notable for being one of the first truly new postwar American cars, not just a rehashed prewar design. The ’49 model year introduced new bumpers and grille styling that enhanced its visual appeal. Studebaker called it “a dramatic new version of the new vision, the new ride, the flight-streamed new look that Studebaker originated!”

Highlights

Finished in Concord Blue paint over tan vinyl upholstery
Regal Deluxe trim with chrome bumper and accents and upgraded interior
Powered by a 169.9 cu-in “L-head” inline-six engine rated at 85 hp, single barrel
Column-shifted three-speed manual transmission
The chassis number (G447920) decodes as:
- G – 1949 Champion (8G series)
- 447920 – Unique serial number
Titled in the State of Texas
54,817 miles shown on speedometer

Features

The term "Suicide Doors" was utilized for the 4 door sedan models with door handles/openers facing each other
Split windshield and multi-pane wraparound rear window
Bench seats, front and rear
Two-spoke steering wheel
Dash-mounted interior rear view mirror
Dealer-installed directional signal kit on steering column
100-mph speedometer with back-lit gauges for oil, temp, gas, and amps
Blue-painted wheels with Studebaker hubs and 6.70-15 wide whitewall tires

Known Imperfections

Paint chips on body and wheels/rims
Pitting and scratches on chrome
Heater knob is missing (but not needed in warm weather states, replacements are available on eBay
Steering wheel has separated into pieces
Residue on vent windows

Vehicle was serviced in January 2026 which included the following items:

Cooling System Flush & Fill
Repaired/replaced parking brake pull handle, cable and brake mechanism at drums
Resealed rear differential pan cover
Replaced transmission body seals & topped off transmission fluid
Reworked/repaired tail lights provided signal power to both & replaced the tail lights & covers
Repaired & rewired brake lights
New lube, oil and filter installed
Repaired/replaced defective gauges, dash lights, trim repairs
Reconnected & rewired wiring harness to support the above items
Tightened pulley belts (no long "squeaks"
Installed hold down nuts and washers for trunk release
Installed NOS Studebaker fuel sending unit
Recalibrated/adjusted carburetor
Adjusted distributor parts & timing