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1947 Studebaker Commander Deluxe Starlight Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 2, 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
1947
Make and model
Studebaker Commander
Generation
Commander (1927 to 1966)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
4250973
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 26 comparable sales, 77% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$13,813 to $25,500
Median$19,500
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 $13,813 and $25,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1953 Studebaker CommanderMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$27,000
1952 Studebaker Commander State ConvertibleRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2025RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2025$17,188