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1955 Studebaker President

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 14, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$30,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $28,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Studebaker President
Generation
President (1926 to 1958)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
7157877
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

Inside the middle half of 9 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$19,250 to $62,000
Median$27,500
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Studebaker President (1926 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,250 and $62,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Studebaker PresidentMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$20,000
1955 Studebaker President SpeedsterBring a Trailer, June 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2026$45,000
1955 Studebaker President Speedster CoupeMecum, Dec. 7, 2024MecumDec. 7, 2024$17,000
1955 Studebaker President SpeedsterRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$27,500
Ex–Mary Brian 1955 Studebaker President Two-Door SpeedsterBring a Trailer, March 15, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 15, 2026$62,000
1936 Studebaker President Cruising SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2025$19,250
1931 Studebaker President Model 80 Four Seasons RoadsterGooding Christie's, Sept. 20, 2025Gooding Christie'sSept. 20, 2025$120,000
1931 Studebaker President Eight Four-Season Convertible RoadsterBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$137,500