1953 Studebaker Starlight Restomod

Description

A car like this 1953 Studebaker Starlight is already a rarity that will turn plenty of heads. But there's also a terrific all-around investment in this one that makes it even more distinct. You have a custom sleeker exterior, a classic interior upgraded with comforts like A/C, and a vintage Studebaker V8 that's also built to be a solid cruiser.

The Starlight coupes of this generation have quite a sporty style. The long hood with an aggressively pointed center, a hint of tailfin, and wraparound rear glass are the ideal base for a touch of custom style. The upgrades start with the paint. The Inferno Red Crystal Pearl is a color borrowed from Mopars, and that seems right considering this has a cruiser kind of size like a Chrysler 300. The modern paint looks so good that it was used for the body as well as the bumpers headlight bezels, door handles, and other trim. This combines with the deleted trim and badging to give this classic a sleeker and more modern style. All this red also means the remaining brightwork really stands out in places like the distinct silver grille, polished exhaust tips, and the upgraded 15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels. It's a very clean look with an overall easy cruiser vibe and so there's a tone of curb appeal.

The interior likes to show off the uniqueness of a Studebaker while also giving you an updated comfy cruiser. For example, the seating is unique with a bench up front but a split bucket-like setup in the rear. The upholstery has a hint of tuck-and-roll style that's repeated on both the doors and dash. There are nice classic details everywhere from the aircraft-inspired speedometer to the working lights on the C-pillar. But you also have the right upgrades for a better driver, like a wood-rimmed sports steering wheel, updated auxiliary readouts, and front shoulder seatbelts. It's all about looking nice and feeling comfortable, and so it doesn't want to be too fancy so that family and friends are always invited to get in and go for a drive. After all, with features like a retro-style AM/FM stereo and cold-blowing air conditioning, it wants to be everyone's favorite cruiser.

You'll love lifting the hood just so you can show off the yellow valve covers that help signal a unique powerhouse. This 289 cubic-inch V8 is a true hardy Studebaker powerplant. It has a tidy setup, and it has been upgraded correctly. The V8 inhales deeply with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with a sweet tune out of the dual exhaust. It fires up nicely and runs like a classic that still loves the road. And the easy cruiser feeling is furthered by good features like power steering, front disc brakes, and a three-speed automatic transmission.

The sale comes complete with title documentation and a service manual. This Starlight coupe has a great custom style and a terrific all-around cruiser attitude. So if you like driving true distinction, call today!