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454-Powered 1953 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe Street Rod

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 26, 2026.

$50,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Studebaker Champion
Generation
Champion (1939 to 1958)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
GI322884
Title
Clean
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 27 comparable sales, 117% over its top.

Middle half of sales$9,500 to $23,000
Median$15,000
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 $9,500 and $23,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
LT1-Powered 1953 Studebaker Champion Regal Starliner HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$12,250
Frick Studillac–Style, 365-Powered 1953 Studebaker Champion Regal Starlight Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, May 28, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2026$23,000
1952 Studebaker Champion CustomMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$23,000
1952 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 26, 2025$29,000
1952 Studebaker Champion Custom Starlight CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$21,000
1951 Studebaker Champion Custom Starlight CoupeMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$6,700
Ex–La Carrera Panamericana, 6.0L-Powered 1954 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe Race CarBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$100,000
1952 Studebaker Champion CoupeMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$7,800