This truck was first owned by the California Parks Department. The original color was orange. After that the trunk was a farm truck, also in California and was hand painted blue. A few years ago the truck was purchased by a collector in New York. He did extensive work on the vehicle. He rebuilt the engine top end, serviced the cruise-o-matic transmission and the rear end gear box. He restored the radiator, installed a new wiring harness and installed new disc brakes all around. The tires are new as are the shock absorbers. And the engine has been updated with belts, hoses, wiring, filters, etc. The truck starts, drives in all gears, stops, and has a current New York antique vehicle inspection sticker. Interior work includes a newly covered bench seat and the installation of after market oil and temperature gauges. The glass is all good including the Studebaker sliding back window. The exterior is in restorable condition as pictured. The engine is believed to be the original Chevy 289 V8 . The transmission is believed to be original. And the truck is licenced in New York and has a New York transferable registration certificate. Vehicles of this age do not have titles. This truck also comes with a complete Parts List and Shop Manual.