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1951 Studebaker Starlight

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 20, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$27,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $25,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1951
Make and model
Studebaker Champion
Generation
Champion (1939 to 1958)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
G893023
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 27 comparable sales, 9% over its top.

Middle half of sales$9,500 to $23,000
Median$15,000
Sales behind it27Likely

From 27 sales of the Studebaker Champion (1939 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,500 and $23,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
30-Years-Owned 1951 Studebaker Champion Regal Convertible 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$10,000
1952 Studebaker Champion Custom Starlight CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$21,000
1951 Studebaker Champion Custom Starlight CoupeMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$6,700
1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$15,000
1950 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 7, 2025$9,000
1952 Studebaker Champion CoupeMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$7,800
1951 Studebaker Champion ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 21, 2025MecumSept. 21, 2025$19,000
1950 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe SedanBring a Trailer, June 12, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 12, 2025$15,500