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29/12/2019 4:26 pm
Qwik PICS #2--BoS 1950 Studebaker "Champion" [really a Commander] Panorama Coupe...
Jumped at the opportunity to finally get a bullet nosed Studebaker Panorama Coupe. BoS calls it a Champion, but it is decked out like a Commander. Champion did not have front fender ornaments and only sported black rubber rear fender stone shields. The Commanders had front fender ornaments and metal stone shields for the rear fenders. As it is, I personally preferred Commanders.
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29/12/2019 4:56 pm
'51 Studebaker Champion by 43rd Avenue (pics), showing differences.
Similar but with some differences.
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This "Business Coupe" is one of the lower priced Studebaker Champions. Notice the very large trunk and the small windows. As Frank explained, the chrome trim was minimized. Most often such business coupes had a large open storage area behind the bench front seats, which made it a maximum of a three passenger vehicle. But it could sure carry a lot of merchandise!
This model dates from the early years of our 1:43 production. It's interesting to see the changes in production results over the years.
30/12/2019 3:42 am
Agreed - here's mine:
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Topic starter
30/12/2019 1:46 pm
You know it has to be a good model if JK and The Harv like it.
31/12/2019 12:51 am
🙂