Mark Huston

Out for a drive, today, in the 1929 Studebaker President Brougham.

FYI - Subject car’s location is Ottertail, MN

For those interested the subject car is located in St Louis, MO.

To get an answer to your question you need to start a new post with detailed information about your Studebaker along with lots of pictures. No one can give a value based on the information you have given in this post.

For 26K this car should not be missing parts such as the Atalanta radiator cap, windshield crank, rear seat ash try, correct assist straps, and whatever else I can’t see in these pictures.

In the late 20s, the Western Auto catalog listed “Courtesy Lamps” that mount on the running boards. When they turn up the lights are frequently miss-identified as nautical lights because of the red and green lenses.

California. Don’t hold it against me.

Today, I drove up to the weekly Friday retired old guys gap fest at the rural Wilton Store, Wilton, CA. This is a farming area and the Wilton Store was the place, when I grew up, where we got our mail, gas, and groceries. I drove my 1929 Studebaker President Brougham and my brother drove his 1929 Studebaker President Cabriolet. The organizer for the Wilton Christmas parade saw our Studebaker’s and invited us to include our cars in this year’s Christmas parade. I have never driven my President in a parade. Have any of you used your antique in a parade and how hard is it on a 20s car? Or, am I being overly concerned?

Thank you everyone for your insights and suggestions. I will continue to explore options for new tires. I guess driving my 29 Studebaker enough to wear out the tires is positive problem.

I need to purchase new 6:50 X 19 tires for my 1929 Studebaker FE President Brougham. After about 22 years I have finally worn out my current set of tires. When I purchased the current set of white wall tires (Lester's) I had issues with the new Lester's not fitting in the side mount fenders wells. I solved the problem by using the 1960's vintage new old stock Lester tires that came with the Studebaker when I bought it. I don't want to use Lester's or white wall tires, again. I have had it with the issue of these modern white wall tires never staying white and always having a yellow/brown tint to them despite all of the work and supplies that are required to try and keep them white. My next set of tires will be black wall. Now my question to those of you who have dealt with the issue of buying tires that correctly fit in the side mount fenders. What vintage tire brand most correctly matches the size of the tire that our cars had when new? My Studebaker left the factory, in 1929, with Firestone 6:50 X 19 size tires. When I buy 6:50 X 19 tires today they don't fit into the side mount fender wells like they did when the car was new. While shopping the various vintage car tire dealers this past week I have been told to buy a smaller size tire, such as a 5:00/5:50 X 19, or to place my spare tires in the side mount fenders with the tires deflated and then inflate the tires with air when needed. I don't want to run undersize tires on a large heavy car nor do I want to drive around with spare tires with out air in them which defeats the purpose of having spare tires. What is the solution? What are other car owners with side mount fenders doing to get tires that fit into the side mount fenders? Does anyone have an alternative to running undersize tires or having spare tires without air?

Croswell, Michigan

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible. Purchased it in 1976 and sold it in 1982. Had many memorable road trips including driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles down Highway 1 along the Pacific coast of California. The one I wish I would have kept.

For Sale - Craig's List ad - Not Mine https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/fairfax-1930-oldsmobile-30-4door/7518338237.html 1930 Oldsmobile f-30, 4 door no modifications. Looks to be repainted at one point, it’s black and burgundy.All the interior is there, original running gear rebuilt in the 80’s. Was in a Oldsmobile dealership for many years then in a museum till my father bought it. I have some documents, unfortunately My dad passed away 4 months ago and I’m selling his collection due only to not having a garage to keep them out of the elements. It runs great, it’s California registrar and I don’t think it’s highway legal due to the wooden wheels. The front end was rebuilt recently and all wheels bearings plus tires are newer. It starts right up and the battery doesn't drain when left to sit. I will not have patience for tire kickers, I don’t want to sell, but I’m not able to care for them as they should be. Not many of these original f-30 out there and especially that are road worthy.I have a video of it running and a walk around, by no means is it a show car but it dos look great from 10ft away. Thanks for looking. I have no interest in this 1930 Oldsmobile - Not Mine

Not Mine - Craig's List Ad 1931 Devaux 6/67 sedan, $20,000. Eagle Creek, Oregon. https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/eagle-creek-1931-devaux-75-sedan-rare/7514962441.html 1931 Devaux 6/75 VIN: 83000 condition: good cylinders: 6 cylinders drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 82651 odometer rolled over paint color: black size: mid-size title status: clean transmission: manual type: sedan Hard to part with 1931 Devaux sedan RARE Gem flathead 6 continental motor factory built by Hall company-3speed trans - runs and drives great for a 1931 this car was only produced for 1 year 4808 was the total and this 1 is 4106 it’s a beautiful car to drive on the road and tends to be a show stopper when your driving it around the 6 cylinder motor was designed by continental motor co this came out of a museum in New Mexico all lights work road worthy this is a investment you can count on this car was designed and manufactured by Norman DeVaux former president, general manager, and half owner of pacific coast factory of Chevrolet motor company famed for building extra value in his motor cars this is a exceptional motor car rated at 70-80 miles per hr in the day RARE gem with awesome history and it could be yours 50three-898-2three2three Not Mine. I have no personal interest in the sale of this 1931 Devaux.

Not Mine. Craig's List ad: https://redding.craigslist.org/cto/d/redding-1940-packard/7509102352.html 1940 Packard - $12,500 (Redding, CA) very nice inside and out . must see for a car that is 82 years old .runs and drives it is unmolested see pictures call 5 three 0 949 one 0 four 4 phone calls only Not Mine. I have no interest in the sale of this 1940 Packard.

Here is the information from the link to save it for discussion when the Facebook link disappears: 1923 Buick Roadster $13,500 Hastings, MN 1923 Buick Roadster. Model 23-44. Straight 6. Wood Spoke Wheels. Complete car, somewhat of a barn find with an older restoration. Good Top, poor paint. New tires. Turns over but not running. Vacuum fuel pump issues. Clean title. Asking $13,500. Offer and trades considered. Currently buried in garage but can get out for serious buyers. Delivery possible.

The ad states that this Model A is an older restoration with fiberglass fenders. Are older restoration Model A's with fiberglass fenders bringing $31,000? Not Mine Craig's List ad: https://helena.craigslist.org/cto/d/helena-1929-ford-phaeton/7507705265.html Older Restoration Ford Model A Phaeton. 5 Passenger. Top folds down. Original motor and brakes. 6-volt system w/alternator instead of a generator. Runs and drives great. Fenders are fiberglass and paint is in decent conditions. Does have some chips in the paint. Price is $31,000 OBO. Not Mine. I have no interest in the sale of this 1929 Ford Model A.

I like it. If I had the storage space for another collector car this one would be a strong contender.

In my experience, over 50 years involved in antique cars, when working on collector cars, with very rare exceptions, you will never "break even." You work on a car, restore, fix up, or restore, with the understanding this is a hobby, not an investment, and there are no expectations of getting your money back down the road. Never take on a project thinking you will ever come close to breaking even. Take on the project because you have a hobby that you enjoy throwing money at and the life experiences that it gives you. I have never experienced a return on my investment in 50 years of antique car ownership. However, I have had some great experiences that have been priceless.

The car in question appears to be flawless (to a non 59 Cadillac expert like me) and is restored in Auction Red. The final sales price makes sense.

Interesting car. However, for 40K this car should come with more official documentation than what is offered. I am having trouble believing that the Studebaker factory, which was struggling by 1961, would try to put a rumble seat in a five passenger coupe body. It doesn't make sense to put a rumble seat in a car that already has a back seat. Rumble seats were needed when two passenger cars were more common and needed extra seating. Not on a five passenger car in the 1960s.

Here is the Facebook marketplace ad information: 1938 Cadillac V-16 · V-16 $5,500 Upland, CA · over a week ago 1938 Cadillac V-16 Limousin ART DECO · Other_body_style · Driven 123,456 miles Complete front clip from a 1938 Cadillac V-16. Includes hood and hood sides, both fenders, grill, spare tire covers, V-16 badges, front bumper with bumper mounts and all trim. Has scratches and dings but NO RUST MAKE AN OFFER

I graduated from high school in 1976. There was no organized car group in our country high school. A lot of kids drove "hopped up" 50s and 60s Fords and Chevys. There was one guy who was a year a head of me in school who was into early cars, like me, we would get together and drive our old cars around the country roads on the weekend. I had an unrestored original 1929 Studebaker Commander and he had a do it yourself restored 1924 Chevy Roadster. We had so much fun on the back roads of the farmlands in the Sacramento River Delta. It made high school bearable. Here I am in 1974, the day I bought my 1929 Studebaker Commander.

Not Mine. Craigslist ad: 1938 Buick Century - $30,000 (Manteca, CA) https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/manteca-1938-buick-century/7500730666.html For sale 1938 Buick Century. All Original. Car runs great. Body is solid. No rust or cancer. It was kept in the garage. Paint is about a 7/10. Interior is in decent condition. Has Double side mounts. Running boards are in tact. Windows are all there. No cracks. 6 Volt. All moldings are there. Lights all work. Definitely rare and can be dressed up nicely with accessories. Can deliver in California for a fee. Let me know if you have anymore questions. I have not personal interest in the sell of this 1938 Buick Century.

No, not a Full Classic. An extremely optimistically priced car. Someone trying, in vain, to recover their original investment?