LT1-Powered 1953 Studebaker Champion Regal Starliner Hardtop

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This 1953 Studebaker Champion Regal Starliner hardtop was acquired by the current owner in 2004, and a subsequent refurbishment completed in 2005 by Kappy’s Auto Restoration of Owatonna, Minnesota, involved repainting the car in red, reupholstering the cabin in tan, and installing a fuel-injected 350ci LT1 V8, a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission, and a Chevrolet S-10-sourced rear axle. The car is further equipped with a Mustang II-style independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, front disc brakes, 15″ steel wheels, and Vintage Air climate control. This 14G Champion is now of

• Make: Studebaker
• Model: Champion
• Year: 1953
• Transmission: Four-speed automatic transmission
• Engine: Fuel-Injected 350ci LT1 V8
• VIN: G1246982