This 1949 Studebaker 2R Cummins 4x4 has the kind of tall and

　　imposing style that commands attention. And with extra-sturdy turbo

　　diesel power, a versatile flatbed, HD dually setup, and four-wheel

　　drive prowess make for quite a useful tool. But besides its

　　industrial-grade toughness, everything from the A/C interior to the

　　rarely-seen Studebaker style makes this one desirable just for its

　　distinct true cruiser style, too.

　　The 2R line of trucks represents an interesting place in truck

　　history. It was one of the first post-WWII designs to hit the road,

　　and it was also one of the most advanced of its time. You see it in

　　how the round car-like fenders flow into a well-designed cab. So

　　it's a nice base to give this one distinction. But while they'll

　　love to see it as the car shows, the level of versatility in this

　　one means it could still also work for a living. You have handy

　　upgrades like the big steel front bumper with integrated winch,

　　8-lug MotoMetal wheels, wide step bars, large towing mirrors, a tow

　　hitch, and a terrific red and black matte two-tone done in a rugged

　　liner-style paint. And we just know you've been eyeing that full

　　flatbed. You have rugged coated diamond plate steel, a headache

　　rack, stake bed pockets, and tie-down points to carry just about

　　anything you want. It's even a hydraulic dump lift bed!

　　The interior was updated to straddle the line between vintage and

　　true comfort. You still have classic features like the steel dash

　　and two-piece windshield. But no one in 1949 got anything like the

　　leather bucket seats with cloth inserts. There are upgrades like

　　cold-blowing air conditioning, power windows, cup holders,

　　seatbelts, and an AM/FM stereo with aux input and steering wheel

　　controls. You take firm command with upgrades like a later Doge

　　steering wheel on a tilt column and a full set of classic-style

　　AutoMeter backlit readouts.

　　The well-done upgrades inside and out prove that this classic

　　Studebaker was built for more modern appeal, and it really proves

　　this point under the hood. You're looking at a 5.9-liter Cummins

　　turbodiesel (12V) borrowed from a Dodge Ram. It's a terrific

　　powerplant that upgrades the power and tough-as-nails attitude. In

　　fact, the full one-ton chassis was borrowed from the 1990s

　　new-style Ram. So we think it's kind of cool how Dodge styled those

　　trucks to look more like industrial-grade machines, and now the

　　chassis is giving a useful upgrade to a classic industrial-grade

　　truck cab. But where the real appeal of this is that you have a

　　better front end and true dually setup for a more useful cruiser.

　　You even have a proper four-wheel drive setup. There's also power

　　steering, power brakes, ABS, and front discs making this a far

　　easier driver than you would first imagine. And since the

　　five-speed manual transmission also has Gear Vendors overdrive, you

　　can have a level of control/utility usually reserved for

　　18-wheelers.

　　This is the kind of truck that can be used to showcase some pretty

　　big toys or be an attraction all on its own. And we just know

　　you're thinking about putting your company's name on the side -

　　even if you just do real estate sales. After all, when a custom is

　　this capable, useful, and truly memorable, we can all find some

　　cool uses for it. Call today!!!