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1952 Studebaker Champion Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 5, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$8,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,800, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Studebaker Champion
Generation
Champion (1939 to 1958)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
G1149081
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

Below the middle half of 27 comparable sales, 28% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $24,000
Median$15,500
Sales behind it27Likely

From 27 sales of the Studebaker Champion (1939 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $24,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Studebaker Champion Custom Starlight CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$21,000
1952 Studebaker Champion CustomMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$23,000
1951 Studebaker StarlightMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$25,000
30-Years-Owned 1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Convertible 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$10,000
1952 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 26, 2025$29,000
LT1-Powered 1953 Studebaker Champion Regal Starliner HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$12,250
1951 Studebaker Champion Custom Starlight CoupeMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$6,700
Frick Studillac–Style, 365-Powered 1953 Studebaker Champion Regal Starlight Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, May 28, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2026$23,000