Unique ICON - In the world of automotive, each era has its own unique icon that represents a distinct trend. One such icon from the 1950s, known as the Jet era, was the 1951 Studebaker 2-Door "Super Sonic" Custom. This car, made with the finest materials from top to bottom, remains relatively unknown among car enthusiasts.
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The Iconic 1951 Studebaker "Super Sonic" Custom started its life as a Studebaker Commander 4 Door Sedan built by Tim Warner from Tampa, Florida. (Picture from: Automania.hr)
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According to
MyPlace.Frontier, the
1951 Studebaker "Super Sonic" Custom started its life as a
Studebaker Commander 4-Door Sedan. The customization project was undertaken by a skilled auto builder named
Tim Warner from Tampa, Florida.
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| Tim Warner obtained a Mitsubishi Eclipse roof and carefully removed the roof of the Studebaker, and surprisingly, the contour of the Mitsubishi's rear window matched almost perfectly with the Studebaker's deck lid. (Picture from: MyPlace.Frontier) |
Tim Warner obtained a
Mitsubishi Eclipse roof and carefully removed the roof of the
Studebaker. Surprisingly, the contour of the
Mitsubishi's rear window matched almost perfectly with the
Studebaker's deck lid.
Tim then mounted the modified body, now transformed into a 2-door configuration, onto a custom-made tube frame. To power this unique car, he installed a small block
Chevrolet engine with an overdrive transmission.
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| The Iconic 1951 Studebaker "Super Sonic" Custom interior done by Don Kite, by adding brushed aluminum and stainless steel accents, giving it a unique touch. (Picture from: Automania.hr) |
The result was a stunning
Tungsten-colored Studebaker bullet-nose custom, boasting not only beautiful aesthetics but also exceptional performance. The car features custom suspension and is powered by a 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine borrowed from the
Corvette. A five-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. Additionally, the vehicle's rear showcases a tail-mounted
Pratt and Whitney jet engine case housing the exhaust.
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| The Iconic 1951 Studebaker "Super Sonic" Custom is powered by a 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine borrowed from the Corvette coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. (Picture from: Barret-Jackson) |
The interior of this custom
Studebaker is equally remarkable.
Don Kite, the mastermind behind the interior design, added brushed aluminum and stainless steel accents, giving it a unique touch. The car is equipped with luxurious amenities, including full climate control and heated seats.
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| The Iconic 1951 Studebaker "Super Sonic" Custom's rear showcases a tail-mounted Pratt and Whitney jet engine case housing the exhaust. (Picture from: Automania.hr) |
The exceptional craftsmanship and design of the
1951 Studebaker "Super Sonic" Custom were duly recognized. It received the prestigious
Car of the Year award at the
Pixar Animation Studios Motorama (the exact year is not specified). In January 2009, this remarkable example of a handmade custom car was sold at an auction event in Scottsdale, Arizona, fetching an impressive price of
$106,700.
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According to MyPlace.Frontier, the 1951 Studebaker "Super Sonic" Custom started its life as a Studebaker Commander 4-Door Sedan. The customization project was undertaken by a skilled auto builder named Tim Warner from Tampa, Florida.
