Key Details
- Seller : Digistat
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Location : Dallas, TX 75252
- Seller Type : Private
Build Sheet
- VIN: G900762
- 350ci Chevy V8 engine (bored .030 over, forged pistons, 9.7:1 compression)
- Holley HP full sequential MPFI with crank-trigger ignition
- Trick Flow aluminum cylinder heads & stainless roller rockers
- Phoenix Transmission 700R4 4-speed automatic with 2,500 stall converter
- Narrowed 12-bolt Positraction rear end with Moser axles & 3.55:1 gears
- 1968 Camaro front subframe conversion with Global West A-arms & Ridetech adjustable shocks
- Cal-Tracs rear traction bars, custom Panhard bar, & rear anti-sway bar
- Hydroboost power 4-wheel disc brakes (SSBC front calipers / Wilwood rear)
- AGR fast-ratio power steering system & Ididit tilt column
- Old Air HVAC climate control & Nu-Relics power windows
- Body-off restoration finished in 1996 Camaro Blue paint
- MB Sprinter Van bucket seats with armrests, lumbar support, & custom upholstery
- Full interior RAAM Audio insulation throughout cabin
- AutoMeter gauge suite & Kenwood Bluetooth stereo setup
- Rock Valley stainless steel fuel tank with Aeromotive PWM fuel controller
- B&M adjustable transmission controller
- Weld Rodlite wheels 15x7 (front)/15x10 (rear)
- 12-volt tire pump, tire repair kit, and maintenance battery charger included
- Unique 38-year owner story (originally bought in 1965, sold in 1970, re-acquired in 1993)
Wrench Report
RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.
Driving a custom '51 Studebaker Starlight Coupe with over 50 years of personal history delivers an irreplaceable connection you can't buy off the shelf. Its blueprinted 350 V8 with sequential fuel injection and overdrive transmission makes long-distance highway cruising completely effortless. Upgraded with a Camaro subframe, modern suspension, and Hydroboost disc brakes, it handles like a modern performance machine while turning heads everywhere it goes.
Description
This 1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Starlight Coupe is a custom pro-touring restomod backed by an extraordinary 50-plus year history with its current owner. First purchased by the seller in North Hollywood in 1965 to drive to college and drag race across Southern California, the car was sold in 1970 when the owner went on active Navy duty. By pure fluke, 23 years later in 1993, the seller spotted his old car in an Auto Trader ad, bought it back, and towed it to Texas to begin a complete frame-off restomod transformation. Completed in 2012 with 13,400 miles driven since, this Studebaker features a blueprinted 350ci V8 with Holley HP sequential fuel injection, a custom-geared 700R4 automatic transmission, a 1968 Camaro front subframe, fast-ratio power steering, and Hydroboost four-wheel disc brakes. It is now offered with extensive build documentation and a clean title.
The bullet-nose body was removed from the frame and refinished in 1996 Camaro Blue paint by Steve Crowley Services. Exterior highlights include the signature four-piece wraparound rear window glass, polished chrome bumpers, bright nose cone trim, dual side mirrors, and new tinted front windshield and door glass.
The car rides on Weld Rodlite wheels measuring 15x7 in front and 15x10 in the rear. These are wrapped in BFG radial tires, 205/65R15 in front and 275/60R15 out back. Two extra 15x8 Weld Rodlite wheels could be included, if desired, as will a 12-volt tire pump and tire repair kit.
The cabin features modern MB Sprinter Van bucket seats customized by ASM Upholstery, complete with adjustable armrests, lumbar support, and full interior RAAM Audio sound insulation. Interior amenities include an Old Air climate control system, Nu-Relics power windows, cruise control, Newport Engineering intermittent two-speed wipers, a Kenwood Bluetooth stereo system linked to four speakers, 3-point seatbelts in front, and lap belts in the rear..
The interior also features an Ididit tilt steering column set ahead of a full suite of AutoMeter gauges integrated into the painted dashboard face. A B&M adjustable transmission controller manages the four-speed overdrive automatic.
The powertrain features a long list of components and modifications, outlined below:
Engine Block & Internal Components
- Engine: 350ci Chevy V8 (machine work by Wayne Calvert Precision Engines)
- Bores: Bored .030 over
- Block: 4-bolt main block
- Pistons: Forged pistons
- Crankshaft: Forged crankshaft
- Camshaft: Crane camshaft
Cylinder Heads: Trick Flow aluminum heads with stainless roller rockers
Induction, Fuel & Ignition Systems
- Fuel Injection & Ignition: Holley HP full sequential MPFI with crank-trigger ignition
- Fuel Tank & Pump: Rock Valley stainless steel fuel tank with an Aeromotive fuel pump
- Fuel Controller: Pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller
- Belt Drive: Alan Grove serpentine belt drive
Cooling & Exhaust Systems
- Radiator: Brice-Thomas custom aluminum radiator
- Fans: Dual PWM-controlled Spal fans
- Headers: Doug Thorley headers
- Mufflers & Piping: 3-inch Dynomax mufflers
- Two electric exhaust cut outs with dash switch
Drivetrain & Driveline
- Transmission: Phoenix Transmission-built 700R4 4-speed automatic
- Torque Converter: 2,500-rpm stall converter
- Driveshaft: Constant-velocity driveshaft
- Rear End: Narrowed Camaro 12-bolt Positraction rear end
- Axles & Gearing: Moser axles with 3.55:1 gears
The chassis pairs the original 1951 Studebaker frame with a 1968 Camaro front subframe, and a list of upgrades outlined below:
Front Suspension & Steering
- A-Arms: Global West upper and lower A-arms
- Anti-Sway Bar: Guldstrand anti-sway bar
- Shocks: Ridetech adjustable shocks
- Steering System: AGR fast-ratio power steering system
Rear Suspension
- Springs: Studebaker leaf springs with Hellwig spring stiffeners
- Traction & Alignment: Cal-Trac traction bars and a custom Panhard bar
- Anti-Sway Bar: Rear anti-sway bar
Brake System
- Power Assist & Master Cylinder: Hydroboost assistance with a Corvette master cylinder
- Front Brakes: Stainless Steel Brake Corp aluminum calipers on Chevelle rotors
- Rear Brakes: Wilwood rear calipers and rotors
- Parking Brake: E-Stop electronic parking brake controller
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Key Details
- Seller : Digistat
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Location : Dallas, TX 75252
- Seller Type : Private
Build Sheet
- VIN: G900762
- 350ci Chevy V8 engine (bored .030 over, forged pistons, 9.7:1 compression)
- Holley HP full sequential MPFI with crank-trigger ignition
- Trick Flow aluminum cylinder heads & stainless roller rockers
- Phoenix Transmission 700R4 4-speed automatic with 2,500 stall converter
- Narrowed 12-bolt Positraction rear end with Moser axles & 3.55:1 gears
- 1968 Camaro front subframe conversion with Global West A-arms & Ridetech adjustable shocks
- Cal-Tracs rear traction bars, custom Panhard bar, & rear anti-sway bar
- Hydroboost power 4-wheel disc brakes (SSBC front calipers / Wilwood rear)
- AGR fast-ratio power steering system & Ididit tilt column
- Old Air HVAC climate control & Nu-Relics power windows
- Body-off restoration finished in 1996 Camaro Blue paint
- MB Sprinter Van bucket seats with armrests, lumbar support, & custom upholstery
- Full interior RAAM Audio insulation throughout cabin
- AutoMeter gauge suite & Kenwood Bluetooth stereo setup
- Rock Valley stainless steel fuel tank with Aeromotive PWM fuel controller
- B&M adjustable transmission controller
- Weld Rodlite wheels 15x7 (front)/15x10 (rear)
- 12-volt tire pump, tire repair kit, and maintenance battery charger included
- Unique 38-year owner story (originally bought in 1965, sold in 1970, re-acquired in 1993)
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The car comes with a Seal skin car cover.