This custom 1954 Studebaker Conestoga station wagon received a
2-year rotisserie frame-off restoration. It was completely
disassembled, and all parts were painted individually before final
assembly. Glass, seals, door latches and hinges were replaced or
rebuilt. All pot metal, stainless and trim pieces were sent out for
replating and polishing. The final paint is PPG Omni single-stage
Burgundy over white. The matching custom upholstery and carpet were
completed in marine-grade material. The original frame also was
sandblasted to bare metal before modifications. It is equipped with
Mustang II front suspension with power steering, a Ford 8-inch rear
end, 3.50 gears mounted with a triangulated 4-link rear suspension,
air-ride suspension and power disc brakes actuated with a hydraulic
booster on all four corners. Power is supplied by a rebuilt 283ci
small-block Chevy V8 engine mated to a rebuilt 700R4 overdrive
automatic transmission. It has a dual exhaust with glasspack
mufflers, an aluminum radiator and a front-mounted transmission
cooler. This Studebaker rolls on Coker Classic radial wide white
tires mounted on steel wheels. The car's first show was the 2022
Spokane Goodguys, where it won Best Bitchin' and Top 10 Builder's
Choice awards (awards not included in sale).