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No matter where they appear, hot rods draw attention. With their unconventional design and strong presence, these conversions are a real eye-catcher for car lovers. Despite this, hot rods are not always the most lucrative collectibles and often fail to command the prices one might expect given their uniqueness and spectacular appearance. A recent auction of a 1931 Studebaker Model 54 is a good example. The car, a 2008 ex-SEMA show vehicle, recently sold for just $27.500, a price that seems pretty low given its uniqueness and history. The one-off was built for the SEMA show in Las Vegas by Toyo Tire and Monster Energy, based on a rare Studebaker instead of the Ford models commonly used for hot rods.
Studebaker Model 54 Restomod
"Choppin' Block," a California tuning company, put the Model 54 on a custom frame and shaped the body so low and long (mittels sectioning, Channeling & Chopping) as possible. The exotic shell, painted in a custom-mixed shade of orange, sits on solid white rims, shod with Toyo Proxes4 series tires. The open engine is a 350ci Chevrolet V8 mated to a two-speed Powerglide transmission, fitted with an Edelbrock carburetor, intake manifold and open sidepipes. Unfortunately, the performance of the engine was not announced.
A particular highlight of the Model 54 is the four seats in the cabin, two in the front and two in the back, which are rather unusual for hot rods. The seats, apparently made of aluminum and equipped with lap belts, perfectly match the spartan style of the cabin. This has been reduced to the essentials and is equipped with an aluminum steering wheel, a Lokar gear stick and special displays in the dashboard. The classic has also had almost no chrome since the conversion and the decorative strips have been reduced to the essentials. The door handles have also been removed and there is only one front and rear window, side windows are in vain. A black sunshade adorns the roof at the front and gives the car a sinister look.
the price was certainly a disappointment for Mecum
The Model 54 was sold by Mecum at an Indianapolis auction, but despite the obvious amount of work and attention to detail that went into building the one-of-a-kind hot rod, the sale price was well below what you would pay for a new car . But that's the way it is with hot rods: they're spectacular works of art on four wheels that find their true admirers, regardless of the price. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Studebaker Model 54: A One-of-a-Kind Hot Rod Sold For Less Than A New Subcompact!
Photo credit: Mecum
