Mecum Phoenix • Glendale (2019)

1952 Studebaker Champion

Mecum Louisville (2017)

1952 Studebaker Champion Convertible

Studebaker Champion - 3rd Gen

Studebaker

Founded in 1852, Studebaker continued to make various automobiles until it closed production in 1966. Studebaker moved into the car industry with electric vehicles in 1902 and gasoline automobiles in 1904. In 1962 Studebaker rolled out the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/gran-turismo-hawk/">Gran Turismo Hawk</a> in an attempt to create a sleeker, flashier image. For the 1963 model year, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/avanti/">Avanti</a>. The elegantly sporty Avanti was capable of reaching speeds of 170 MPH when fitted with an optional supercharged engine. It was the fastest production car ever on offer in America at the time.&nbsp;

Founded in 1852, Studebaker continued to make various automobiles until it closed production in 1966. Studebaker moved into the car…

Champion - 3rd Gen

Studebaker Champion

The Studebaker Champion was a series of cars that was introduced for the 1939 model year. The Champion was introduced as Studebaker&#39;s entry level model, and until 1952, this series of cars were full-size automobiles. From 1953 onwards, the model became a mid-size offering. Studebaker built five generations of Champion: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1939-1941)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1942-1946)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1947-1952)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1953-1956)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/5th-gen/">5th Gen (1957-1958)</a>.

The Studebaker Champion was a series of cars that was introduced for the 1939 model year. The Champion was introduced as Studebaker's entry…

Champion

The third generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/">Studebaker Champion</a> debuted for the 1947 model year. This updated generation of Champion saw the model undergo restyling, while adding a convertible body style alongside sedan and coupe options. Power came from a 2.8L inline six engine that was mated to an automatic or manual transmission, and trim was available in standard or Deluxe. Production of the third generation Champion lasted until 1952, when the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/4th-gen/">Fourth Generation Studebaker Champion</a>.

The third generation of Studebaker Champion debuted for the 1947 model year. This updated generation of Champion saw the model undergo…

Studebaker Champion - 1st Gen

The first generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/">Studebaker Champion</a> was introduced for the 1939 model year. This new series of entry-level cars were available in two or four door sedan body styles. These rear wheel drive cars were powered by a 2.7L inline six engine that generated 78hp. Production of the first generation lasted until 1941, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/2nd-gen/">Second Generation Studebaker Champion</a>.

The first generation of Studebaker Champion was introduced for the 1939 model year. This new series of entry-level cars were available in…

Champion - 1st Gen

1st Gen

Studebaker Champion - 2nd Gen

The second generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/">Studebaker Champion</a> was introduced for the 1942 model year. This latest generation of Champion was offered in two door sedan, four door sedan, and coupe body styles. This short lived generation was powered by a 2.7L inline six engine, and was only built briefly in 1942, before restarting production 1946 after WW2. Studebaker replaced the second generation with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/3rd-gen/">Third Generation Studebaker Champion</a>.

The second generation Studebaker Champion was introduced for the 1942 model year. This latest generation of Champion was offered in two…

Champion - 2nd Gen

2nd Gen

3rd Gen

Studebaker Champion - 4th Gen

The fourth generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/">Studebaker Champion</a> was introduced for the 1953 model year. The fourth generation saw the Champion become a mid-size model, whereas in previous generations, the model had been sold as a full-size car. These cars were offered in sedan, coupe, and station wagon body styles, and were powered by a 2.8L inline six engine that grew to 3.0L in 1955. Production of the fourth generation Champion lasted until 1956, and it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/5th-gen/">Fifth Generation Studebaker Champion</a>.

The fourth generation of Studebaker Champion was introduced for the 1953 model year. The fourth generation saw the Champion become a mid-…

Champion - 4th Gen

4th Gen

Studebaker Champion - 5th Gen

The fifth and final generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/">Studebaker Champion</a> was unveiled for the 1957 model year. This final generation saw the mid-size model offered as a sedan, convertible, coupe, and station wagon. A standard 3.0L inline six was available, as was an optional 4.7L V8, with both engines offered with automatic and manual transmissions. Production of the Studebaker Champion ended in 1958.

The fifth and final generation of Studebaker Champion was unveiled for the 1957 model year. This final generation saw the mid-size model…

Champion - 5th Gen

5th Gen

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The third generation of <a href="MKT:16114" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/">Studebaker Champion</a> debuted for the 1947 model year. This updated generation of Champion saw the model undergo restyling, while adding a convertible body style alongside sedan and coupe options. Power came from a 2.8L inline six engine that was mated to an automatic or manual transmission, and trim was available in standard or Deluxe. Production of the third generation Champion lasted until 1952, when the model was replaced by the <a href="MKT:16118" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/4th-gen/">Fourth Generation Studebaker Champion</a>.

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1952 Studebaker Champion Mecum Phoenix • Glendale (2019) Lot #T134	$6,875 SOLD	Mar 14, 2019 2 years ago
	1952 Studebaker Champion Convertible Mecum Louisville (2017) Lot #S130	$25,000 HIGH BID	Sep 23, 2017 3 years ago

1952 Studebaker Champion - 3rd Gen

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