1954 Studebaker Pickup Truck

Description for Studebaker 1954

This is a 1954 Studebaker Pickup Truck. It has a Studebaker 289 V8 engine, ith a Studebaker automatic transmission, -barrel Holley Carburetor, ower steering, nd manual choke operation. It's been a daily driver for short trips (about < 10 miles from home). New spark plugs, ires, gnition coil + points, ew battery, leaned carburetor. Has not seen any highway-speed action. It was mainly driven very gently at around 40 mph or less. It still runs and drives great for 61 years of age...
Vehicle located in South Bend, ndiana.
Here are the issues (see photos and the video):

• There is a large crack in the lower portion of the windshield
• Rust (ate through the metal) on the lower corners of the doors
• Paint is chipped and surface rust throughout the bed and rear tailgate region.
• Paint is chipped and scratched on top of the cab and on the front & rear fenders
• Some body work (bondo) near the rear fender
• Interior headliner/design...is....missing.
• Non-functional radio.
• Poorly functioning (sometimes non-functioning) heater/air blower
• The wiring is working great...but it's not pleasing to the eyes (see photos)
• The transmission shifts very jerky...it shifts...but it jerks quite harsh when it does so
• Missing air duct 'connector'
• Speedometer needle is 'sticky'
• Once engine warms up, he oil pressure drops from 40 psi down to around 15-20 psi during idle.

As you can see from the photos and the video below, t's not a museum quality car, ut she runs and drives great. Perhaps somebody with time and resources on their hands can restore this trusty truck to its former glory.
Here is a video demonstration of the truck:

Starting price = Selling price = Reserve Price = $5000

PLEASE read before bidding:

NO delivery/ NO shipping: Winning Bidder is solely responsible for removing the vehicle off our premises

The Winning Bidder is expected to promptly pay and remove the vehicle off our premises. We will not wait, or 'hold' the Vehicle for weeks.

$500 security deposit (non-refundable) required via PayPal with 48 hours of auction end.

Any funds received is non-refundable.

Please only bid if you have the transportation resources, he financial resources, nd are serious about purchasing this Vehicle. We do not tolerate scammers, raudsters, nd any un-professional attitude/behavior.

The Winning Bidder will need to sign with us a Bill of Sale, hich states certain terms and conditions: no refunds, o returns, he vehicle is sold as-is, tc...

Please understand that you are bidding on a 61-year-old Vehicle. Keep your expectations to reality. In its current state, t won't win you any car awards nor will it run on unicorn wishes!