"4.2L V8 ENGINE - AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
PRODUCED IN ONLY 2215 UNITS
FRENCH COLLECTOR'S title

The Studebaker President has always been one of the flagship models of the American firm Studebaker Corporation. Destined to become a simple ""show car"" limited to 20 examples to glorify the image of the manufacturer at international car shows, the public's enthusiasm decided otherwise. Production of the top-of-the-range President was abandoned in 1942, but resumed in 1955 in response to public enthusiasm. Unfortunately, it proved to be a commercial failure due to its high price for the time.

The President Speedster's styling was in no way inferior to its American competitors of the time; elegant and streamlined with its elongated lines, the Bourke-Loewy team's pencil strokes were evident. The Speedster finish was a sportier and more luxurious version than the basic Commander and President models.
The performance of this model is worthy of the American cars of the time, a large displacement, a round and fat sounding engine: the famous V8 Passmaster promises a trip across continents and decades. In the President Speedster model, the 185 horsepower ""Wildcat"" variant was fitted in the front mid-position. For its time, this version offered exceptional performance with a 0 to 100 km/h time of 10 seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h.

Our model was imported new in February 1955 in Belgium. It is presented in the typical orange and white paint of the time and is in good condition.
Due to its rarity and special status, the Speedster is today one of the most sought-after Studebakers on the collector's market. It is indeed a singular car with a unique look that will no doubt remind many collectors of the Dinky Toys of their childhood.

Our test drive demonstrated the reliability of the vehicle, the automatic gearbox shifts very smoothly for the time, and the sound of the engine plunges us instantly into post-war America. The paintwork and chrome are also in a beautiful state of preservation. The same goes for the interior, which is worthy of a real living room and immerses us in absolute comfort.
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