HELP - What kind of Rockne do I have?

[CORockne]

I have no experience in classic cars, so bear with me! My husband and I bought a building with a ton of junk and some hidden treasures! Attached is a picture of one treasure, but we know nothing about it other than what we've found googling. It says Rockne on the front and appears to be a 2-door coupe without rumble-seats made in South Bend. There are numbers 41-Q-1 27 just under the hood on the drivers side attached to the fire wall. I haven't written down the engine numbers or any other numbers yet, but can get them as needed.

My questions are:

What is this exactly? Year, model, etc...

What would it be worth to a classic car person if we were to sell it?

How do we go about selling something like this without getting taken because of our lack of knowledge.

Just the fact that only 38,000 were ever made makes me understand it can be rather rare. Plus in all my googling I haven't found a picture of a restored coup. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. What other info do you need from me?

Thanks,

Lesli

[Peter J.Heizmann]

Hello, Lesli...Welcome to the AACA Forum.

You could "try" the following, and, hopefully receive advise:

1. You appear to only want to sell it...any chance you would consider joining the Antique Automobile Club of America and make a "hobby" of the Rockne?

2. You could scroll down this site's Main Page and make an identical post within the "Studebaker" site,...or,

3. Click on "Search" on this page's header...

On the left, click on "All Forums"...

On the right, type in search word "Rockne" in "Subject".

Type in Newer than 5 Years/Older than 1 Week.

"SUBMIT"

There have been many posts about the Rockne's. Enough to keep you busy for quite awhile, if, you want to enjoy the hobby...

4. Click on "Resources in the header, then, AACA Library. Check out the "AACA Library & Research Center" to see what we have within our highly regarded archives. You possibly could obtain copies of the Rockne's history, build records, technical information, and, so on, to obtain the utmost knowledge of the vehicle.

Regards,

Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[drwatson]

Rockne was a division of Studebaker. They were in produced from 1931 - 1933. It looks like your "find" might be a 1931.

[CORockne]

Thanks for the ideas, Peter.

1. My husband already has enough "hobbies" not to mention this building we acquired will become more than a hobby for at least a year. Thanks for the invite, however.

2. Done, thanks for the idea.

3. This is actually where I started, but I thought I'd put my specifics out and see if anyone had more immediate results. Yes, I suffer from immediate gratification.

4. I don't think I can access info in the Library without being a member. At least I can't figure out how. Maybe I'll pay for the Online Research Request Form, but for now I'm looking for as much freebies as I can. It's amazing the amount of knowledge you all have!

Thanks for the help.

Lesli

[1937hd45]

Nice find! The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1941 states that the Rockne was built in 1932-33. The front fenders differ fron year to year. Do you have the front fenders? If so please post a photo. eBay is your best bet on finding a new home for it, give an accurate discription and lots of photos. Your location will have an effect on the bids, if you are far and away from populated areas. 1932 and 1933 vehicles are always in demand, so selling it shouldn't be a problem. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[West Peterson]

Peter

There was a fellow several months ago (may be a year ago), who was trying to identify a body that he had. We decided that it was a 1932 Rockne coupe. I've tried using the search feature, but it doesn't seem to be working for me. It was in the "What is it" category. If we could find that person, maybe the two of them could get together and make one car out of two.

What's wrong with the search feature. Or maybe more accurately, what am I doing wrong??? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

[drwatson]

I managed to locate the image of a restored 5-window coupe:

http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/05/image.pl?/show/05/star/star124.jpg

There are several other views at the site. I still have not satisfied my curiosity about whether your Rockne is a 1931 or 32. My information sources are in slight conflict. Regards.

[West Peterson]

I believe the hood side louvers are slanted slightly on the 1932 models, so I would believe that this car is a 1931.

[Peter J.Heizmann]

Hi, West...

I believe the thread you reference was titled: "This one has got me stumped" dated 3/20/06. The author was "mcgreg".

Search issue:

Left column, highlight "What is it?"

Right column:

Keyword: 1932 Rockne

In Subject

Newer than 5 years/Older than 1 Week

Submit

Try it, West. If all fails, I'll e-mail Peter Gariepy.

CORockne: mcgreg's e-mail noted in his profile is: mcgregor53@hotmail.com

Regards,

Peter J... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[West Peterson]

Thanks, Peter.

It was driver error. I was doing the "newer than" and "older than" backwards. I knew the answer was simple.

In any event, I hope these Rocknes get saved. I'd love to photograph a Rockne for the magazine some day, or an Erskine, or a Viking, etc. Those companion cars are extremely rare, and today's kids are totally unaware of them. I still can't believe the hot rod shop would take such a good car and turn it into a hot rod.