The vast majority of you seemed to appreciate the 1953 Studebaker Kart Hauler that was our Hemmings Find of the Day earlier this week, but a couple of you weren’t very keen on it. Customs aren’t for everybody, we understand, but the concept of a Studebaker coupe-turned-pickup is not without precedent, as we see from this 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express, a car that came from the factory with a passenger car nose and pickup utility. From the seller’s description:
Fully Restored Studebaker J5 Coupe Express. This Studebaker Model was One of the First to successfully meld Car-Like Comfort and Styling with Pickup Stamina and Utility. It was Created utilizing the Dictator Passenger Car Frame, Running Gear, and Cab. It is powered by an L-Head Six Cylinder Flathead Motor, and mated to a 3spd Manual Transmission with Centrifugal Overdrive. The All Steel Bed features a Corrugated Floor Design, and Double Wall Construction. The All Steel Cab is Fully Insulated and Lined. Appointments include Variable Ratio Steering, Three Passenger Leather Seating with Adjustable Back, Full Car Instrumentation, Locking Glove Box, Warm Air Defroster, Ash Tray, Arm Rests, Vent Windows, and Interior Illumination. Additionally, this Coupe-Express is optioned with Radio and Clock.
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