Guest StudeBig6 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Gentlemen,I'm posting a 1921 Studebaker Big Six for sale. I'll be honest, I bought it to make a hotrod...BUT...it's really too nice to think of cutting up / modifying. This survivor deserves to be put back to it's resplendent originality. It is not a complete car. But, what is there is probably almost impossible to find in this condition: 19,211 original mile barn find (sat in a barn since 1960). I have not touched it - not even to clean the 50 yr old dust off. So, onto the specifics:All original 1921 Studebaker Big Six Touring - Body and Hood only: No ChassisHave original title This came out of a barn where it resided since at least 1960 when the previous owner died. The layers of dust attest to it's residency. I promise you, you will not find a body of this vintage this good unless it's been in a museum or restored!There are only 19,122 ORIGINAL miles on this car. It has not been rolled.The Studebaker still wears most of it's original dark paint (can't tell if it's black or very dark blue due to oxidation). It still has it's blue horsehair interior mostly intact - the seat bottoms appear to be from a different year Big Six (marked on bottom with "Big 6", but don't fit correctly. The top is complete, with only a couple repairable tears on the driver's side rear corner. The top bows are as perfect as they get, and all of the latch hardware is complete. The original beveled rear glass is intact and clear, as is the windshield (with the single vacuum operated wiper still attached). The windshield tilt function still functions!All of the structural wood is as solid as the day it left the factory. The floors are without sin. The grab bar is still attached to the back of the front seat, and the foot rest is still attached to the back floor. All doors open and close as they should, and all the wooden door handles are complete.Additionally, the cowl light lenses (recessed into the windshield frame) are perfect. The cowl vent opens and closes as it should. All of the gauges are intact.I even have all of the side curtains - the plastic windows have long since dry rotted (they were stowed under the rear seat), but they would make great patterns. I did take them all and attach them...all the snaps and posts on the car are present.As I mentioned above, I do not have the chassis. I'm asking $6500, but I'm negotiable on the price to an extent. I paid a premium for this car because of the condition - No need for bodywork. Interior shows in pics "dirtier" than actual.See my avatar, contact me here, or email me. Thanks, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) You have a nice peice,somewhat rare.Without the frame and all.Hopefully someone out there will have a chassis.They are a great road /driving,cars. Edited January 22, 2010 by old car fan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks Old Car Fan. I agree it's a shame. The gentleman who had put it in that barn all those years ago had numerous Big Sixes pieces and parts (along with a huge collection of carriages, packards, hudsons, etc). There was another Big Six with a complete chassis but a severely destroyed / rusted body...no doubt his plan was to put this pristine body on that chassis. When the estate auction took place, I planned on buying all of it...I spent a huge chunk on this. At that point, I expected the chassis to go cheap....but a rat-rodder plunked down more than I had in reserve on the chassis / rotted body. Oh well. I had never planned on doing a concurs restoration...more a a resto-rod.Still, from my vantage it is still more than a parts car...chassis can be found that have survived more intact than most bodies, and this one is pristine. My thoughts are that for a restorer, this prime body would certainly be worth what my investment is. If not, a 120" wheelbase Ford AA chassis would make an acceptable donor for a "hot rod" project...something that could at least capture the essence of the car and return it to the road if not making it original. Of course, if you'd like to make an offer as a "parts car", feel free to PM me.Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 stude, will not make you an offer .its,your piece,,please do not part it out.I don,t, by any means think it should go to a hot-rod,some people do.We have no chassis.But to save a great piece,i would.Please post this on the stude,forum so they will see it.We have a 20.nothing but fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim43 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I agree, be as patient as you can, there is a correct chassis waiting out there for it, and someone will be able to make this car live again. You are care taking a nice piece of 1920s history. Thank you. Jim43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Burgh Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I may be Your Guy! I have a 1923 Big Six EK chassis, restoration virtually finished. But the body (especially aft of the bulkhead between the front and rear seats) is devoid of wood framing and upholstery. I might be able to make one good car (almost a perfect 23, except for yours being a 5-pass and mine being 7-pass) with your body on my chassis. If you have any more detailed pictures than those shown in this post, I'd appreciate a look. I will also ask you to check a couple critical dimensions on your body.....I will get back to you later today on that. As Joan Rivers used to say...."can we talk?" )John Burgh(925) 639-5864studie23@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Some more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I'm no expert on Big Six cars, but the top edges of the doors & body look more like a Special Six. I'm comparing this to a 1924 Special Six that I owned & sold around 10 years ago now and I'm not sure the earlier cars were not different than the 24, but the top edge on the Big Six cars I've seen had a secondary bump to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I am not paid member so not sure I can post a new thread, so am using this one to let members know of a recent barn find of an early teen's Studebaker I found in an outbuilding in Halifax NS Canada. Owner says its a 1916 tourer, drivetrain looks complete and owner (he's 91) says he has had big engine running recently. Wheels are also in decent shape, but touring body/frame pretty rusty and rough. Bows for roof are there. Not sure if he would sell it as he is a bit eccentric (has several old '20's Fords, a '29 Dodge and '48 Packard as well). Amazing these old beasts keep showing up!<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sean o bennett Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I may have a chassis that will work....email me if interested...it is in New England...sobennet@maine.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Bump...price drop to $6000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 After a couple months of conflicting schedules, I had a pleasurable visit from Packard32 yesterday. He confirmed what he suspected, the Studebaker is a 1922 Special Six - not a '21 Big Six. It was a great visit - he was able to get photos to help in the restoration of his '22 Special - those little details that you can only find on a completely unmolested car - the build of the top, the width of the pleats in the seats, etc. If I don't sell before he gets to it, I agreed to let him borrow the side curtains and rods to have ones made for his car. It's good to be able to help such a nice gentleman.I'd still love to sell this to someone who would do it justice - it's in too incredible of condition to do anything but use on a restoration. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Guys, as Sean said, I went to see the car. It is in pure, absolute original condition. If anyone has a needy chassis, this is the body for you!!! EVERYTHING is original. If someone could find a chassis, this would be one of the finest HPOF cars around. If anyone has any questions, I'll be happy to answer them since I've seen the car firsthand. Sean and his Dad do beautiful work building hot rods. I'll be the first to say, I'm a restoration guy, but sometimes, they just can't be restored...a case by case basis for me. This Studebaker needs to be preserved as is, but, as Sean said, if no one buys it, it's going to be a most unusual hotrod body.... Anyone out there???? I can't believe there are many more around like this....B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Back to the top. Let's hear some offers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I need the garage space for a car that's been in the family for years if I'm not going to build it. Let's talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Bumping it again...you need it, I need space! Let's make a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Do you still have the body? Mike mwest729@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Where are the hood pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Mike...I still have the body. I have the hood buried in a shed, but I promise it's in equal condition. If it's something you really want to see, just tell me and I'll go dig it out and post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Bump...Never heard back from Mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newstew Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Gentlemen,DOYOU STILL HAVE THE CAR ?I'm posting a 1921 Studebaker Big Six for sale. I'll be honest, I bought it to make a hotrod...BUT...it's really too nice to think of cutting up / modifying. This survivor deserves to be put back to it's resplendent originality. It is not a complete car. But, what is there is probably almost impossible to find in this condition: 19,211 original mile barn find (sat in a barn since 1960). I have not touched it - not even to clean the 50 yr old dust off. So, onto the specifics:All original 1921 Studebaker Big Six Touring - Body and Hood only: No ChassisHave original title This came out of a barn where it resided since at least 1960 when the previous owner died. The layers of dust attest to it's residency. I promise you, you will not find a body of this vintage this good unless it's been in a museum or restored!There are only 19,122 ORIGINAL miles on this car. It has not been rolled.The Studebaker still wears most of it's original dark paint (can't tell if it's black or very dark blue due to oxidation). It still has it's blue horsehair interior mostly intact - the seat bottoms appear to be from a different year Big Six (marked on bottom with "Big 6", but don't fit correctly. The top is complete, with only a couple repairable tears on the driver's side rear corner. The top bows are as perfect as they get, and all of the latch hardware is complete. The original beveled rear glass is intact and clear, as is the windshield (with the single vacuum operated wiper still attached). The windshield tilt function still functions!All of the structural wood is as solid as the day it left the factory. The floors are without sin. The grab bar is still attached to the back of the front seat, and the foot rest is still attached to the back floor. All doors open and close as they should, and all the wooden door handles are complete.Additionally, the cowl light lenses (recessed into the windshield frame) are perfect. The cowl vent opens and closes as it should. All of the gauges are intact.I even have all of the side curtains - the plastic windows have long since dry rotted (they were stowed under the rear seat), but they would make great patterns. I did take them all and attach them...all the snaps and posts on the car are present.As I mentioned above, I do not have the chassis. I'm asking $6500, but I'm negotiable on the price to an extent. I paid a premium for this car because of the condition - No need for bodywork. Interior shows in pics "dirtier" than actual.See my avatar, contact me here, or email me. Thanks, SeanDO YOU STILL HAVE THE CAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 DO YOU STILL HAVE THE CARNewstew, I do. (look, I made a rhyme!) I haven't been actively listing it mainly because I haven't had much garage time, but it is still for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newstew Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Newstew, I do. (look, I made a rhyme!) I haven't been actively listing it mainly because I haven't had much garage time, but it is still for sale.Hi Studebig6 I am kinda new to this,so bear with me, I have 4 fenders and front and rear apron or valances a gas tank, steering column and spare tire carrier, I even have the body bolts that hold the chassis also have the headlight bar and a tail light.. All my stuff is from a 26 tourer. DO YOU know if it;s the same? My dilema is ,,I would love to save the car but I will still need chassis wheels , engine, trans, rear axle, suspension radiator and shell plus a pair of bumpers, I would need you to be very flexible on your price for it to make sense. Here is my E-mail,,,,,,,kennypennyz@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 What an interesting find.. looks like a 6 bow top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Harmatuk Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Did't know jewels turn up like that in North Carolina.Very Nice.Wish I had some play money.Bill HNew Bern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Bill,I wish you had some play money too! MikeC, when you say "6 bow top", is that including or excluding the header bow? What does the 6 bow top signify? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 6 bow was including the windshield header bow. It's an unusual configuration. Most cars have 4, I've seen a few with 5 but this is the first I can remember seeing with 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Still haven't found someone to preserve this.I know cash can be hard to find in this economy - so I'd consider trades. What do you have? (I prefer something vintage, but will listen to all) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hey all,I'm getting ready to move this into storage in the next couple of weeks. Thought I'd bump this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arn Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hey BigSix Is this car still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Arn, the seller isn't on very often, but he'll answer when he sees your message.... You do know it's only a body and interior, nochassis and no motor? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arn Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Arn, the seller isn't on very often, but he'll answer when he sees your message.... You do know it's only a body and interior, nochassis and no motor? Right?Yes, Thanks for reminderI see from old posting that you have taken pictures of body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Original paint, top, everything there is original... amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Arn - yes it's still available. As I posted above, I tucked it into a storage building but I can have it dug out in an hour or so!Hey Packard32 - how's your project coming along? Did the dimensions you took help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arn Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 SeanGood to hear from you, I am located in Magnoia TX. it will be a month or so before I can find time to see the car. In the mean time can you e-mail me at av60@sbcglobal.net , so I may get directions and details. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sean, I'm still working on it... haha.... everything around here is sloooowwww.... please send me your phone number again by pm..thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StudeBig6 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Just wanted to update this thread. ARN ended up buying the Stude. He drove up mid-July from Texas, we loaded her, and he made the drive back with no issues. We came to what I believe was a reasonable agreement...and more importantly it seems it went to a great home. He has the chassis and parts to finish this correctly. I'm somewhat sorry to see it go - it was just a cool car - but I'm glad someone will do it right! Now I have some much needed room in my storage, and a few bucks to put towards my '34 Chevy town sedan, '55 Desoto, '27 Ford roadster, '30 and '31 Model A roadsters, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Great ending to an interesting story....so many times we don't get the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey would say, so thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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