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1947 1948 1949

The first series post-war Commander is 1947 through 1949. This series was manufactured in the post-war sellers market, so after the initial introduction very few modification were made year to year, as just about anything that had four wheels would sell.

This can make determining what model or what year you might be looking at difficult. The following photos and description should help determine, "What Year" and "What Model".

From the rear, for all three years, Commanders have four segments and Champions have two segments.

To the left "Champion"

To the right "Commander"

The glass is actually one piece, the bezels create the illusion of a segmented light.

From the front, Commanders have a horizonal grille pattern, while Champions have prominent vertical components with minor horizonal bars. Both Commander and Champion grilles would be similar for all three years.

To the left "Champion"

To the right "Commander"

How to tell what year Commander?

1947 - Has a one piece license plate holder and two small bumper guards that just extend only below the bumper.

1948 - The chrome trim is added to the bottom of the hood and extends to the fenders on both sides, just above the grille. The one piece license plate holder is gone. The plate is mounted directly to the bumper and bumper guards are placed on both sides of the plate, near the center. The guards now extend above and below the bumper.

1949 - Chrome stripes are added between the grille openings and a rectangular trim piece is added to the center of the grille. Bumper guards are much larger and placed further out from the center. Both front and rear bumpers are new and wrap around the fenders.

Source Information:

The information presented on this page comes from combing through information found on the internet, especially the Classic Car Database, How Stuff Works, Concept Carz, and Wikipedia. I also used hard copy, Turning Wheels, Studebaker the Complete Story and Crestline's Studebaker Cars. When I had “Studebaker” information I used those sources first. Any errors in the translation of the information I used is solely mine. Some opinions, rather then fact, most likely crept into some of the commentary.

1947 Commander:

“First By Far With a Postwar Car”, that's the slogan for 1947. However, Kaiser-Frazer is actually the first post war car displayed, January 20^th, 1946 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The cars displayed however were just prototypes and actual production did not start until June of 1946, by then Studebaker had been delivering new 47's to dealers and customers for at least a month or more, making Studebaker's claim quite valid.

The 1947 design actually starts during the war year. This could happen because the design work was being provided by an outside firm, not subject to the war time rules for in house automotive work. The firm of course is Loewy and Associates. The South Bend studio is headed by Virgil Exner, who would make his greatest mark, later at Chrysler doing the “Forward Look” designs. Working under Exner are some of the greatest stylists ever assembled. Gordon Beuhrig (Coffin-nosed Cord & Auburn Speedster), Robert Bourke (1953 Studebaker), Holden Koto (1949 Ford), and John Reinhart (1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II).

By 1943 most of the parameters of the post-war design have been established. However, it is about this time when Exner and Lowey began to quibble about design recognition. The details are to great to cover here. But, suffice to say, Exner departs in early 1944 and Gordon Beuhrig becomes Lowey's new head guy. Then, Studebaker's chief engineer Roy Cole , no fan of Lowey, hires Exner to continue design work on the sly at his home. This set the stage for two competing designs to evolve. Now, the shenanigans really start. Cole gives Beuhrig exterior dimension limitations which are much smaller then the ones given to Exner. When Lowey makes his presentation to the Board, he is told his prototype is to small, thus Lowey's project is delayed and eventually the Board selects Exner's secret design. Lowey is understandable upset and to pacify him Studebaker gives Lowey one hundred percent credit for the new design, thus robbing Exner and Cole of the very recognition they were trying to achieve.

Early mock-ups were of a slab-side design like the Kaiser-Frazier and some consideration was also given to a possible rear mounted engine. As rear engine drive and slab-side designs were eliminated, slightly protruding bolt-on rear fenders appeared. Thus, avoiding the upside-down bathtub look of the Ford, Hudson, Packard, and Nash. Chrysler and General Motors post-war designs would look much like Studebaker's side treatment. Exner's main influence would be from the cowl forward where he favored the square front treatment, as opposed to Beuhrig's sloping hood design, that would eventually appear in 1952.

Model Line-up:

The 1947 model line-up includes two Sedan's, (two-door and four-door). Business Coupe (3-pass), a new Coupe (5-pass), and a new Convertible. The

convertible was not available in the initial run. Two prototype station Wagons were built, but never put into production. Only in the Commander line,

would be a Land Cruiser “Y Body” 4-door Sedan. The new coupe had a rear window made from four separate curved glass sections, which wrapped around the rear of the car, nearly to the doors. Initially named “5-passenger coupe”, it would become the “Starlight” coupe in 1949 and today that name is generally applied to all coupes of that design. An interesting accessory, only available to “Starlight” coupes, often appears on these cars, “Venetian Shades” (AC-1542). I was unable to find a two door Sedan photo example.

Two trim levels are available, DeLuxe and Regal DeLuxe, the Convertible and Land Cruiser would only be available in Regal Deluxe trim. Regal DeLuxe is identified by stainless body sill (rocker panel) moldings, stainless windshield reveal molding, and stainless steel gravel guards, not seen on DeLuxe models. Also, Regal DeLuxe interiors have better appointments. The Starlight coupe, Convertible, and Commander Land Cruiser have a single piece curved windshield, while the sedans and the business coupe have the conventional two part flat glass. The major visual difference between Commanders and Champions is the grille, tail light, and bumper design. Commander's also running on a seven inch longer wheel base (119) and are 13 ½ inches longer (all from the cowl forward), then a Champion. The “Commander Land Cruiser” is even longer, running on a 123 inch wheel base with four inch longer rear doors and an additional four inches grafted into the body to accommodate those longer doors.

The 1947 is an all new car design and as such some rather unique design features came along for the ride. One of those was the “Black Light” instrument panel lighting, developed during the war for aircraft. The lighting was via panel bulbs that only put out UV light, which in turn made the instrument pointers and markings glow as these were painted with fluorescent paint. These marking would continue to glow for sometime even after the lights had been turned off. Studebaker would use this lighting system through 1952. The Commander and Champion had similar but different instrument panels but are easy to identify as both have name badges on the right side of the three round dials and radio grille.

Tells:

The all new 1947 cars have pontoon rear fenders with tail lights mounted to them, much different then the 1946 Skyway tail lights, that while horizontal, were mounted to the rear body section, not the fender. Skyway's had a massive grille with horizontal thin bars, while the new Commander's have three chrome trimmed slots with round ends, on each side of the car. Also, there was no Commander's in the shortened 1946 model-year.

Commander's have three horizontal chrome ornaments on the vent doors which Champions do not have. Commander taillights are divided into four segments by the chrome taillight bezel, Champion's only have

two segments.

The Commander hood emblem has wings on either side (left) which are missing from the Champion badge (right). Commander parking lights are placed in the grille where Champion parking lights are built into the headlight ring. Commander Land Cruiser is the only model with a rear door wing window.

Mechanical:

New frames are designed for the 1947 cars, along with self-adjusting and self-centering brakes. A two-section propeller shaft is designed and would be used through 1957. The engine is moved forward, allowing the back seat to move to a location in front of the back wheels, making for a much better ride. Removable rod bearing are used. A new one year only vacuum pump driven by the oil pump drives the windshield wipers on the Commander. 15 inch wheels are used on both the Commander and Champion, the Champion's has four studs and Commander has five.

Sidebar: The rims used on the Commander's from 1947 to 1950 and on all post war ½ ton pick-ups had a 5” pitch diameter. Car rims after 1950 have a 4 ½ inch pitch diameter, thus are not interchangeable.

Restoration Information:

Specification 1947 Studebaker Commander
Engine 6 cylinder flathead
Bore (inches)	3.31
Stroke (inches)	4.38
Displacement (cu. in.)	226.2
Horsepower	94@3600 rpm
Torque (ft.-lbs.)	176@1600 rpm
Compression ratio	6.5:1 (optional 7.0:1)
Carburetor	Stromberg BX0V 1bbl
Electrical Equipment	Delco-Remy
Spark Plugs	Champion J7 or J9
Battery	Willard HW-1-100
Tire Size	6.50 x 15
Wheel Base Commander	119 inches
Wheel Base Commander Land Cruiser	123 inches
The engine block, pan, and head were painted olive green. The fan was usually black, but sometimes may have been olive green. Electrical components were black, except the overdrive relay. Oil filler tube cap, spark plug wire brackets, and air cleaner canister were black. The carburetor, fuel pump, coil clamp, voltage regulator base, overdrive relay, air cleaner wingnut, battery clamp wingnuts and washers, hose clamps, and radiator cap were natural metal color. The oil filter canister, if factory installed, was black. The battery box was body color, but the top clamp was black. The radiator, radiator support frame, and upper radiator air deflector were black. The hood latch base in the air deflector was natural metal. Olive Green over spray was common on the starter and oil filter (if factory installed). There were decals on the air cleaner, oil filler tube cap and oil filter canister. The bell housing and transmission were normally painted olive green, the rest of the drive train and chassis were painted black.
Capacities
Gas Tank	17 gallons
Cooling System	13 quarts ( with climatizer add more quart)
Engine	6 quarts (w/oil filter add one more quart)
Rear Axle Ratio	4.09:1
With Overdrive	4.55:1

Color	Code	Wheel Cover	Outer Wheel Stripe Color	Inner Wheel Stripe Color
Paint Colors: 1947 Studebaker Cars
Closed Cars
Winetone Maroon	7694 W-NB	Winetone Maroon	Orange	Tusk Ivory
Velvet Black	7696 W-NB	Sierra Red	Orange	Tusk Ivory
Alleghany Dark Gray	7969 W-RF	?	?	?
Alleghany Light Gray	7973 W-RG	Holiday Red	Orange	Tusk Ivory
Navaho Light Tan	8041 W-SC	Holiday Red	Orange	Tusk Ivory
Navaho Dark Tan	8042 W-SD	Cerise Red	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
Holiday Red	8043 W-SE	Holiday Red	Orange	Tusk Ivory
Osage Blue	8044 W-SF	Holiday Red	Orange	Tusk Ivory
Shenandoah Green Dark	8045 W-SG	Shenandoah Green Light	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
Shenandoah Green Light	8046 W-SH	Shenandoah Green Dark	Jasper Green	Manila Cream
Coronado Gray	8075 W-SM	Osage Blue	Ardent Blue	Apple Green
Oxford Gray	8079 W-SN	Holiday Red	Orange	Tusk Ivory
¹Tulip Cream No. 2	8097 W-SS	Tulip Cream No. 2	Oxblood Red	Tusk Ivory
Coronado Gray No. 2	8107 W-ST	Osage Blue	Ardent Blue	Tusk Ivory
Convertible Colors
Velvet Black	7696 W-NB	Ruby Glow Red	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
Holiday Red	8043 W-SE	Cerise Red	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
¹Tulip Cream No. 2	8097 W-SS	Apple Green	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
Vibrant Black	8128 W-SX	Ruby Glow Red	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
Balsam Green Metallic	8131 W-SY	Tulip Cream No. 2	Apple Green	Apple Green
Silver Gray Metallic	8134 W-SZ	Ruby Glow Red	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
Gala Brown Metallic	8139 W-TB	Cerise Red	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
Cumberland Blue Metallic	8145 W-TD	Cumberland Blue-Extra Light	Tusk Ivory	Tusk Ivory
¹Tulip Cream was evidently a special order color for closed models. TheDecember 1947 Service Bulletin (No. 197), page 3, says it was “used on convertible bodies only,” but the Studebaker Passenger Car Color Combination Paint Chart does list it under closed bodies, so some 1947 closed models were probably painted Tulip Cream No. 2.

Upholstery Fabrics: (1947 Studebaker Commander)

Both Commander and Champion DeLuxe models had a choice of either Canda Cloth or Bedford Worsted Cloth.

Commander and Champion Regal DeLuxe models had a choice of either Novelty Woolen Cloth or high quality Canda Cloth.

CommanderLand Cruiser had pleated and tufted Warm Gray Broadcloth or Sunny Tan Broadcloth. Two-tone door panels. Robe rail on back of front seat. Assist straps. Imitation leather covered rear seat back shelf.

Leather upholstery was optional at extra cost on all models.

Floor Covering: DeLuxe, rubber in the front and carpet in the rear.

Floor Covering: Regal DeLuxe, carpet in the front and carpet in the rear.

¹Information about the Upholstery and floor coverings for Convertibles was not provided.

¹Sidebar on the convertible upholstery and flooring:

I found one 1947 Commander Convertible on the internet which was restored by Shrock Brothers, in Pennsylvania. The seller indicated that the original upholstery and floor coverings were retained during the ten year restoration. In this car, both front and back floor coverings are carpet. Also, the upholstery on the seats and door panels is either real leather or possibly vinyl leatherette.

This car appears for sale on quite a few sites and has sold several times. As of the date of this publication (11/16/2020) it is currently for sale again.

Click here to view the 1947 Options & Accessories

1947 Studebaker Commander Series 14A, 119/123 in. wheelbase

²Model	¹No. Doors	²Passengers	¹CCD Price	^1&2No. Produced	²TW Price
DeLuxe 3-Passenger Coupe (Q1)	2	3	$1,449.00	301	$1,557.50
DeLuxe 5-Passenger Coupe (C3)	2	5	$1,539.00	2,742	$1,652.25
DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F3)	2	6	$1,514.00	548	$1,626.00
DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W3)	4	6	$1,544.00	3,485	$1,657.50
Regal DeLuxe 3-Passenger Coupe (Q2)	2	3	$1,564.00	1,046	$1,678.50
Regal DeLuxe 5-Passnger Coupe (C5)	2	5	$1,654.00	10,557	$1,773.25
Regal DeLuxe Convertible (S2)	2	5	$2,236.00	1,503	¹$2,236.00
Regal DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F5)	2	6	$1,629.00	2,159	$1,747.00
Regal DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W5)	4	6	$1,629.00	13,539	$1,778.50
Regal DeLuxe Land Cruiser (Y5)	4	6	$2,043.00	20,519	$1,921.75
¹The Convertible price is from late in he model-year Total				56,399

Source: ¹Classic Car Database (CCD). ²TW Aug. 1995 Production number from CCD and TW completely agree, but CCD's price is about $100 less.

Serial Numbers 1947 Commander
Plant	Start	End
South Bend	4,232,501	4,286,934
Los Angles	4,818,501	4,820,467
Engine Numbers 1947 Commander
Plant	Start	End
South Bend	H-182,001	H-238,635
The serial number is on the left front door lock pillar, the engine number is found on a boss near the front left corner of the block. There was no Canadian production in 1947. Car sold in Canada were shipped from South Bend.

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1948 Commander:

As was the case in 1946 and 1947, 1948 was still very much a sellers market. While a few changes were made to the Champion, even fewer were made to the Commander series. One of the least significant options, but one of the most written about would be the ability to customize the spring load in the front seat. This shows how little there was to talk about in 1948.

On theexterior the only change is adding a new chrome strip to the bottom edge of the hood, extending on both fenders just above the grille and eliminating the one piece license plate holder in favor of two new bumper guards that now extend above and below the bumper.

It does not seem that any interior changes were made.

Mechanical changes for the Commander line are limited to changing where the vacuum pump for the windshield wipers is driven from, it moved from the oil pump to the fuel pump.

Model Line-up:

The 1948 model line-up is similar to 1947 and includes two Sedan's (two-door and four-door) and the 5-passenger Coupe. All three models would come in DeLuxe and Regal DeLuxe trim. For Regal DeLuxe trim only a Convertible and Land Cruiser 4-door Sedan is available. Gone are the Business coupes (Q1 & Q2), however there is evidence that one Regal DeLuxe (Q2) Coupe was manufactured in LA.

The photo to the left is the convertible and most expensive Commander offered this year.

1948 Tells:

The Commander has chrome trim on the lower edge of the hood, lacks the one piece license plate holder seen in 1947, and has new bumper guards which now extend above and below the bumpers.

Restoration information:

Specification 1948 Studebaker Commander
Engine 6 cylinder flat head
Bore (inches)	3.31
Stroke (inches)	4.38
Displacement (cu. in.)	226.2
Horsepower	94@3600 rpm
Torque (ft.-lbs.)	176@1600 rpm
Compression ratio	6.5:1 (optional 7.0:1)
Carburetor	Stromberg BX0V 1bbl
Electrical Equipment	Delco-Remy
Spark Plugs	Champion J7 or J9
Battery	Willard HW-1-100
Tire Size	6.50 x 15
Wheel Base Commander	119 inches
Wheel Base Commander Land Cruiser	123 inches
The engine block, pan, and head were painted olive green. The fan was usually black, but sometimes may have been olive green. Electrical components were black, except the overdrive relay. Oil filler tube cap, spark plug wire brackets, and air cleaner canister were black. The carburetor, fuel pump, coil clamp, voltage regulator base, overdrive relay, air cleaner wingnut, battery clamp wingnuts and washers, hose clamps, and radiator cap were natural metal color. The oil filter canister, if factory installed, was black. The battery box was body color, but the top clamp was black. The radiator, radiator support frame, and upper radiator air deflector were black. The hood latch base in the air deflector was natural metal. Olive Green over spray was common on the starter and oil filter (if factory installed). There were decals on the air cleaner, oil filler tube cap and oil filter canister. The bell housing and transmission were normally painted olive green, the rest of the drive train and chassis were painted black. 1948 Studebaker car trunks were sprayed with insulation material, but had no trunk mat. Two air cleaners where supplied, oil soaked element or oil bath (wet type). Which one would be supplied is shown in Service Bulletin No. 212, Nov. 1948.
Capacities
Gas Tank	17 gallons
Cooling System	13 quarts ( with climatizer add more quart)
Engine	6 quarts (w/oil filter add one more quart)
Rear Axle Ratio	4.09:1
With Overdrive	4.55:1

1948 Studebaker Exterior Paint Colors
Coupes & Sedans	Convertible
Holiday Red	Tulip Cream #2
Rodeo Tan	Balsam Green Metallic
Shenandoah Green-light	Gala Brown Metallic
Boulevard Grey	Varsity Maroon Metallic
Parkway Green	Cumberland Blue Metallic
Melody Blue	¹Cumberland Blue Metallic #2
Peacock Green	Silver Grey Metallic
Iroquois Blue	Velvet Black
Allegheny Grey-light	¹See page 3 of the April 1948 Service Bulletin. Gala Brown Metallic mixing formula was only available from Ditzler. Rear fender welt was painted body color before assemble.

Interior upholstery: It seems that the same upholstery options seen in 1947 were also used for 1948.

1948 Options & Accessories

1948 Studebaker Commander Series 15A, 119/123 in. wheelbase

²Model	¹No. Doors	²Passengers	¹CCD Price	²TW Price	²No. Produced
DeLuxe 5-Passenger Coupe (C3)	2	5	$1,637.00	$1,850.50	2,913
DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F3)	2	6	$1,612.00	$1,819.25	1,440
DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W3)	4	6	$1,642.00	$1,850.75	8,898
Regal DeLuxe Business Coupe (Q2)	2	3	$1,662.00	n/a	1
Regal DeLuxe 5-passenger Coupe (C5)	2	5	$1,752.00	$1,966.50	11,528
Regal DeLuxe 2dr Convertible (S2)	2	5	$2,093.00	$2,325.25	7,982
Regal DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F5)	2	6	$1,727.00	$1,940.25	1,661
Regal DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W5)	4	6	$1,757.00	$1,972.00	15,685
Regal DeLuxe Land Cruiser (Y5)	4	6	$1,910.00	$2,143.50	35,731
Total					85,839

Source:¹Classic Car Database (CCD). ²TW August 1992. Production number from CCD and TW completely agree, but CCD's price is about $200 less.

Serial Numbers 1948 Commander
Plant	Start	End
South Bend	4,287,001	4,361,000
Los Angles	4,820,501	4,832,700
Engine Numbers 1947 Commander
Plant	Start	End
South Bend	H-238,001	H-326,000
The serial number is on the left front door lock pillar, the engine number is found on a boss near the front left corner of the block. There was no Canadian production in 1947. Car sold in Canada were shipped from South Bend.

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1949 Commander:

Studebaker was well aware that the sellers market was shortly going to end and had actually planned to introduce completely new cars this year, but in the end they decided to get by with another minor face lift, of a very out dated 1947 design.

Exterior changes involve the grille and the bumpers. The Commander grille gets new chrome moldings between the grille slots and a new rectangular center trim piece, to brighten up the front end. The front fender top ornaments, which had been extra cost items, are now standard equipment. The new front and rear bumpers wrap around to the side of the cars. The bumper guards increase in size and move farther outboard on the bumper.

Photo to the left 1949 Starlight Coupe

Interior changes, new fabrics are seen and two-tone upholstery combinations are increased. For Regal DeLuxe accents, “Alligator” vinyl would be used on door panels, arm rests and piping. The dash facing behind the three instruments is now engine-tuned, that treatment would also be seen on all the Hawk dashes from 1956 to 1961.

Mechanical changes, the engine is stroked an additional 3/8 of an inch, increasing the displacement to 245.6 cubic inches and increasing the horsepower to 100. The engine also gets a new crankshaft, larger main bearings, and an oil filter (now standard equipment). The Commander convertible and Land Cruiser get an added rear stabilizer bar. Gas tank capacity is increased from 17 gallons to 18 gallons and would remain this size until the end. The spare tire is mounted vertical in a tire well rather then being horizontal.

Model lineup is nearly the same as 1948, 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, Starlight coupe (formerly 5-passenger coupe), in DeLuxe and Regal DeLuxe trim. In Regal DeLuxe trim only, two additional models are available, a convertible and the Land Cruiser sedan. Right photo, a 4dr Sedan DeLuxe, note the lack of sill trim and the rubber gravel guard.

Left phto, a very rare (1 of 934) 2dr Sedan in Regal DeLuxe trim, note stainless steel sill trim and gravel guard.

1949 Tells:

Added trim on the grille, between the slots and in the center. Wrap-around bumpers with larger bumper guards place farther out board. DeLuxe trim has rubber gravel guards and no stainless steel rocker panel mouldings. Regal DeLuxe trim has stainless gravel guards and stainless steel rocker panel moldings.

Restoration information:

Specification 1949 Studebaker Commander
Engine 6 cylinder flat head
Bore (inches)	3 5/16
Stroke (inches)	4 3/4
Displacement (cu. in.)	245.6
Horsepower	100
Compression ratio	6.5:1 (optional 7.0:1)
Carburetor	Stromberg BX0V 1bbl
Electrical Equipment	Delco-Remy
Spark Plugs	Champion J7 or J9
Battery	Willard
Tire Size	6.50 x 15
Wheel Base Commander	119 inches
Wheel Base Commander Land Cruiser	123 inches
The engine block, pan, and head were painted olive green. The fan was usually black, but sometimes may have been olive green. Electrical components were black, except the overdrive relay. Oil filler tube cap, spark plug wire brackets, and air cleaner canister were black. The carburetor, fuel pump, coil clamp, voltage regulator base, overdrive relay, air cleaner wingnut, battery clamp wingnuts and washers, hose clamps, and radiator cap were natural metal color. The oil filter canister, if factory installed, was black. The battery box was body color, but the top clamp was black. The radiator, radiator support frame, and upper radiator air deflector were black. The hood latch base in the air deflector was natural metal. Olive Green over spray was common on the starter and oil filter (if factory installed). There were decals on the air cleaner, oil filler tube cap and oil filter canister. The bell housing and transmission were normally painted olive green, the rest of the drive train and chassis were painted black.
Capacities
Gas Tank	18 gallons
Cooling System	13 quarts ( with climatizer add more quart)
Engine	6 quarts (w/oil filter add one more quart)
Rear Axle Ratio	4.09:1
With Overdrive	4.55:1

1949 Studebaker Exterior Paint Colors
Closed Cars	Convertible
Bermuda Green	Varsity Maroon
Glacier Green	Highland Mist metallic
Willow Green	Tulip Cream
Plaza Gray	Velvet Black
Allegheny Gray	Bahama Mist metallic
Velvet Black	Copper Mist metallic
Holiday Red	Silver Mist Metallic
Concord Blue
Midnight Blue
Sonora Tan
Tulip Cream	^{Color of wheels and wheel striped and be found in Studebaker's “Color Combination Paint Chart.”}

1949 Options & Accessories

1949 Studebaker Champion Series 16A, 119/123 in. wheelbase

²Model	¹No. Doors	²Passengers	¹CCD Price	²TW Price	²No. Produced
DeLuxe Starlight Coupe (C3)	2	5	$1,822.00	$2,014.00	2712
DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F3)	2	6	$1,797.00	$1,988.00	1,418
Regal 4dr DeLuxe Sedan (W3)	2	3	$1,827.00	$2,019.00	6,280
Regal DeLuxe Starlight Coupe (C5)	2	5	$1,937.00	$2,135.00	6278
Regal DeLuxe Convertible (S2)	2	5	$2,278.00	$2,467.00	1,702
Regal DeLuxe 2dr Sedan (F5)	2	6	$1,912.00	$2,109.00	934
Regal DeLuxe 4dr Sedan (W5)	4	6	$1,942.00	$2,140.00	10,005
Regal DeLuxe Land Cruiser (Y5)	4	6	$2,120.00	$2,328.00	14,390
Total					43,719

Source:¹Classic Car Database (CCD). ²TW June 1990. Production number from CCD and TW completely agree, but CCD's price is about $200 less.

Serial Numbers 1949 Commander
Plant	Start	End
South Bend	4,361,001	4,398,600
Los Angles	4,832,701	4,839,000
Engine Numbers 1949 Commander
Plant	Start	End
South Bend & Los Angles	H-326,001	H-370,000

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