There are a lot of cool projects on display at this year’s SEMA Show, but this custom 1950 Studebaker deserves more attention that the “regular” modern Chevys and Fords.
And we’re not talking about a pimped-up “bullet nose” third-generation Champion, but a highly modified one that sports a chopped, fastback design and has received the woodie treatment. Built by Hill’s Rod & Custom, this beautiful hot rod is fitted with 1930s Ford headlamps and an Edsel-sourced engine, while the interior still has most of its stock features.
Other modifications include front and rear bumper delete, a lowered suspension and different wheels, although the new set is not too different from the ones Studebaker used to offer in the early 1950s.
The third-generation Champions was launched in 1947 with a completely new design and it’s widely known as the first new car after World War II. It was sold until 1952, when it was replaced by the Raymond Loewy-designed fourth-generation model.
Other modifications include front and rear bumper delete, a lowered suspension and different wheels, although the new set is not too different from the ones Studebaker used to offer in the early 1950s.
The third-generation Champions was launched in 1947 with a completely new design and it’s widely known as the first new car after World War II. It was sold until 1952, when it was replaced by the Raymond Loewy-designed fourth-generation model.