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Supercharged 383–Powered 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Pickup

Bid to $26,250 on 3/13/24

Supercharged 383–Powered 1949 Studebaker 2R5 Pickup

This 1949 Studebaker 2R5 pickup is powered by a supercharged 383ci stroker V8 paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Other modifications include yellow paint, pinstriping, side strakes, rear-hinged doors, aftermarket lighting, a sunroof, a rollaway tonneau cover, Boyd Coddington 16″ wheels, front disc brakes, a lowered coilover suspension, an Edelbrock carburetor, chrome valve covers, and a dual exhaust system with cutouts. The interior features brown leather upholstery and interior trim, bucket seats, Vintage Air climate control, a Grant steering wheel on a tilting column, power windows, shoulder belts, cupholders, aftermarket gauges, cruise control, and a Kenwood CD stereo. The vehicle was modified under prior ownership, and the seller acquired it in 2023. This modified Studebaker pickup is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Finished from the factory in Clover Green (2202), the truck has been repainted in yellow, and tan and beige pinstriping accents multiple body panels. The doors are hinged at the rear, and other equipment includes side strakes, dual side mirrors, a split windshield, custom windshield-wiper arms, a sunroof, halogen headlamps, and custom parking lights and taillights. The truck has a body-color front bumper, and dual Megs exhaust tips protrude through the rear roll pan. Damaged weatherstripping around the driver door is shown in the photo gallery below.

Chrome 16″ Boyd Coddington wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tires that measure 205/50 up front and 255/50 at the rear. Braking is provided by front discs and rear drums.

A Pace-Edwards Roll-Top-Cover tonneau with an integrated third brake light can be pulled over the pickup bed, which houses the battery and is lined in black material.

Aftermarket brown leather bucket seats are complemented by leather trim on the door panels, pillars, rear panels, and headliner. Brown leather also covers the dashboard, which bears the embroidered word “Studebaker”. Other appointments include brown carpeting, a woodgrain Grant steering wheel, tilt steering, Vintage Air climate control, shoulder belts, door pockets, cupholders, power windows, cruise control, and a Kenwood CD stereo. Interior wear is pictured in the gallery below.

Aftermarket instrumentation is composed of a 160-mph speedometer and gauges monitoring oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and battery voltage. The digital odometer shows 2,800 miles, approximately 200 of which were added under current ownership.

The 383ci stroker V8 is equipped with a B&M Forced Induction supercharger topped with an Edelbrock carburetor. Chrome finishes adorn the valve covers and other components, and an MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil also has been fitted.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The dual exhaust system has cutouts ahead of the mufflers.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $26,250 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	March 13, 2024 at 2:24PM PT
Bids	29

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