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Studebaker brought back the Commander nameplate for the 1964 model, as the company hoped that an iconic model would breathe new life into its lineup.
Unfortunately, the new Commander didn't change the carmaker's long-term future, so it didn't take long for Studebaker to understand that fighting with the big guys was nearly impossible. Two years after the debut of the Commander, Studebaker decided to call it a day and abandon car production once and for all.
If you want to take a closer look at one of Studebaker's latest attempts to survive, the 1964 Commander posted on eBay by seller mifour-64 is the perfect occasion.
The vehicle is a survivor that's been sitting for four decades, with the seller claiming they recently pulled it from storage. Once they saved the car, they started focusing on essential maintenance, so the Commander received a new fuel system, new fluids, a new water pump, and a rebuilt carburetor.
The car rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine under the hood, and the same unit is still in charge of putting the wheels in motion. A six-cylinder unit isn't the most desirable engine in a classic car, but the good news is that it starts, runs, and drives properly. The owner guarantees you'll be impressed with its performance, especially considering the decades of sitting.
As for the other typical problems you find on a vehicle parked for years, you can remove the rust from the list. The owner says the Studebaker is 99% rust-free, but you should still put the car on a lift and closely inspect the undersides. The floors and the trunk panel typically become rust victims very fast, but it looks like the car still flexes the original metal. The original paint is still on the body, and it looks like it passed the test of time with flying colors.
And speaking of things that passed the test of time easily, the interior is absolutely mesmerizing. Just check out the pics, and you'll understand what I'm saying. The cabin looks like it belongs to a new car, and you won't even have to clean it. Everything is in place and original, so in many ways, this Studebaker is ready to become your daily driver if you're interested in a rare classic.
Studebaker's models have never been highly desirable, so the owner has fair expectations for the car despite being a fairly rare model, especially in this condition. The seller hopes to get $6,500 for their Commander, and they also enabled the Make Offer button should someone want the vehicle at a lower price. You can see it in person in Belmont, New Hampshire, and based on all this information, you should be able to drive it home on its wheels.
If you want to take a closer look at one of Studebaker's latest attempts to survive, the 1964 Commander posted on eBay by seller mifour-64 is the perfect occasion.
The vehicle is a survivor that's been sitting for four decades, with the seller claiming they recently pulled it from storage. Once they saved the car, they started focusing on essential maintenance, so the Commander received a new fuel system, new fluids, a new water pump, and a rebuilt carburetor.
The car rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine under the hood, and the same unit is still in charge of putting the wheels in motion. A six-cylinder unit isn't the most desirable engine in a classic car, but the good news is that it starts, runs, and drives properly. The owner guarantees you'll be impressed with its performance, especially considering the decades of sitting.
As for the other typical problems you find on a vehicle parked for years, you can remove the rust from the list. The owner says the Studebaker is 99% rust-free, but you should still put the car on a lift and closely inspect the undersides. The floors and the trunk panel typically become rust victims very fast, but it looks like the car still flexes the original metal. The original paint is still on the body, and it looks like it passed the test of time with flying colors.
And speaking of things that passed the test of time easily, the interior is absolutely mesmerizing. Just check out the pics, and you'll understand what I'm saying. The cabin looks like it belongs to a new car, and you won't even have to clean it. Everything is in place and original, so in many ways, this Studebaker is ready to become your daily driver if you're interested in a rare classic.
Studebaker's models have never been highly desirable, so the owner has fair expectations for the car despite being a fairly rare model, especially in this condition. The seller hopes to get $6,500 for their Commander, and they also enabled the Make Offer button should someone want the vehicle at a lower price. You can see it in person in Belmont, New Hampshire, and based on all this information, you should be able to drive it home on its wheels.
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