The Commander Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) 1931 Studebaker President Four Season Roadster. When is the last time you have seen one of these for sale and a complete original at that. So, here is your chance to own one. I bought it from and an estate. I have already completed all the (California) paperwork and it is in my name. This car appears to be all original but it appears to have had one repaint in its life. It is a California car with almost zero rust (one tiny spot). It also has excellent wood. This Roadster has a very nice body and has its original worn upholstery. The windshield stanchion on the passenger side is broken. Also a couple of pieces in the top assembly are missing. The engine is complete but was told that it is stuck. I have not tried to check it. I have about 50 more pictures that I can email. So if you want to own one of the most desirable Studebakers, here it is. This car is not cheap, $65,000 ... if you are still interested, email studerickpet@pacbell.netI will also be posting it on Facebook and if still not sold, it will be going on eBay.The Commander Edited November 28, 2014 by The Commander (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 What is the price? The Forum rules state that you should include a price in your for sale ad.These are great cars, very pretty when done. Good luck with sale, if I had another major restoration in me I'd be interested, but it's getting late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdon Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 He said $65,000 in the text of the note. Wow. Looks like it will need that much in restoration. Are these really worth $130,000 when restored. Whew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Don, the original post did not have the price, if you'll note my comment was about the same number of hours ago that he edited the ad.Yes, restored it's worth $100K plus, being both a Full Classic, and an excellent convertible coupe (with roll up windows, thus the "four seasons" moniker).I fear it would take more than $65K to get that to a fully restored condition, however; just the chrome and upholstery work would account for two thirds of that figure.....Great car, hope someone buys it and restores, it's a worthy project.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdon Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Duh- I did not look for the edit. My bad. David, you have nearly every collectible that exists I think. Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoffs Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Good luck to whoever buys this President Roadster, I have seen them on Hemmings fully restored for $90,000 to $120,000. There's is no profit in this one at a $65,000 buying price. I just finished restoring a 1933 Studebaker Rockne 4Dr Sedan Deluxe all numbers matching automobile and I doubt if I could sell it for the $41,000 I have in it, although I don't ever plan on selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 It's a neat car that needs everything, rather than get into a discussion of what anyone thinks it's worth (which can sometimes irritate sellers, rightfully so), this is one that should go on Ebay.....as criticized as that auction site may be, it reaches a huge audience, and the high bid usually reflects a fairly accurate current market value. I know what I think the car is worth, but again, public exposure on Ebay would be interesting to watch...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoffs Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Good Luck, I hope you get what you think it is worth. Studebaker Rockne lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bifda Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Wouldn't this be a cool car, to just get running, do the necessary brakes wiring etc and then use it as is, just because you can!!!Would love it but would need to sell one of the kids!!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Did this car sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commander Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 HI Trimacar,It's still sitting in my garage. I have had a couple of interested people look at it. But it is still availableThe Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks, these are such great looking cars....I was just curious if someone had stepped forward....hope it finds a good home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Well, Commander - as soon as Publisher's Clearing House brings around that check I am expecting, then we'll talk.Until then - good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryh Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Well, Commander - as soon as Publisher's Clearing House brings around that check I am expecting, then we'll talk.Until then - good luck!65K is pretty conservative for a resto price as it is a pretty optimistic selling price!I sold a '34 Packard Super 8 roadster to a friend in '13. It was in about the same shape as the President here, and the selling price was $30K. He estimated that he would spend $150K getting it restored to perfection. He's made remarkable progress on it & plans to show it this Spring.He had to revise his estimate for restoring it to over $170K.This Packard would have been a waste of time for a buyer w/less than $200K to invest, and restoration prices are shooting up rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 65k might not cover body and paint alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 These days, the cost of restoration has made project cars linger unsold many times.That may be the case here. Great car, but with a stuck engine and needing everything, whew..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaring20s Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Tried to email you at the email listed and it came back as undeliverable. Kindly email the additional photos to jj.lowell@hotmail.com. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commander Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Roaring 20'sI sent you an email with some more pictureThe Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commander Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Just wanted to let the group know that the car is still For SaleIf interestedContact meThe Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commander Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 I wanted to thank all the forum people that viewed and commented this post. Just to let everyone know that yesterday, 11/20/2016, the 1931 President Four Season Roadster has a new owner. Here it is being loaded into the new owners trailer and is headed to Massachusetts. Thanks The Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Fantastic! I'm glad it found a happy home! thanks for the update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I got to see this in person this morning as it was bought by an old family friend. When he was 14 he owned a President Sedan and now in his late 50s is jumping in the hobby again. Seeing it in person I can say that it is rock solid. The door shuts like a bank vault. His plans are to sympathetically clean it up and get it mobile again. I think a very smart plan as he could show it this way and it will create quite a stir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Neat car, glad it's coming to Mass. Hope to see it on the road at a local show. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) The driver is 6 years older than the car. Edited January 11, 2016 by alsancle (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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