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1930 Studebaker Commander 8 Brougham

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$26,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $24,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1930
Make and model
Studebaker Commander
Generation
Commander (1927 to 1966)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
8017985
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 26 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$12,813 to $25,000
Median$18,625
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Studebaker Commander (1927 to 1966) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,813 and $25,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Custom-Bodied 1931 Studebaker Commander BaquetBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2026$22,000
1947 Studebaker Commander Deluxe Starlight CoupeMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$7,800
1947 Studebaker Commander Deluxe StarlightMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$12,000
1948 Studebaker Commander Regal De Luxe Convertible ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$12,500
1950 Studebaker Commander SedanMecum, April 3, 2025MecumApril 3, 2025$3,400
1951 Studebaker Commander ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$21,000
1951 Studebaker Commander SedanMecum, Jan. 6, 2026MecumJan. 6, 2026$5,600
1950 Studebaker Commander SedanMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$6,700