1952 Studebaker Commander State Starliner

Nineteen fifty two marked the centennial of the Studebaker Corporation; they were one of a handful of wagon builders to succeed in the automobile business. New models were planned for 1953. In the meantime, the dated 1947 designs received a final face-lift. The bullet-shaped, airplane-inspired front end was replaced by a 'clam-digger' grille. There were 1,715 Commander Convertibles built in 1952.

This 1952 Studebaker Commander V-8 Convertible is a pace car replica that was given to the AACA Museum in honor of its then-Executive Director Bill Smith as a gift from MBNA Corporation (now Bank of America) in the Museum's first year of operation, 2003. This car has been completely restored to its original condition, including its unusual blue exterior with a red interior. At $2,548, this was Studebaker's most expensive and lowest production model for 1952. 3,011 convertibles were produced among Champion and Commander models.

Source - AACA Museum