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1951 Studebaker Commander Convertible

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

$23,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $21,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1951
Make and model
Studebaker Commander
Generation
Commander (1927 to 1966)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
8204083
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 $25,500
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 $25,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1951 Studebaker Commander SedanMecum, Jan. 6, 2026MecumJan. 6, 2026$5,600
1950 Studebaker Commander SedanMecum, April 3, 2025MecumApril 3, 2025$3,400
1953 Studebaker CommanderMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$27,000
1950 Studebaker Commander SedanMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$6,700
1952 Studebaker Commander State ConvertibleRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$17,188
1948 Studebaker Commander Regal De Luxe Convertible ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$12,500
32-Years-Family-Owned 1953 Studebaker Commander Regal StarlinerBring a Trailer, Dec. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 21, 2025$20,000
1953 Studebaker CommanderMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$14,500