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1936 STUDEBAKER DICTATOR 4-DOOR SEDAN

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Oct. 14, 2016, offered with no reserve.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1936
Make and model
Studebaker Dictator
Generation
Dictator (1927 to 1937)
Version
Dictator (1927 to 1937)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
5852001
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 38% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,500 to $13,000
Median$11,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Studebaker Dictator (1927 to 1937) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,500 and $13,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1937 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$11,000
1929 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$15,000
1928 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$10,000