Misallocation

1953 Studebaker Commander

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 4, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$15,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $14,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Studebaker Commander
Generation
Commander (1927 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
8348143
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 26 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$12,813 to $25,500
Median$19,500
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Studebaker Commander (1927 to 1966) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,813 and $25,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Studebaker Commander CoupeMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$52,000
32-Years-Family-Owned 1953 Studebaker Commander Regal StarlinerBring a Trailer, Dec. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 21, 2025$20,000
1953 Studebaker CommanderMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$27,000
350-Powered 1954 Studebaker Commander Deluxe Conestoga WagonBring a Trailer, Jan. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 29, 2025$13,750
1954 STUDEBAKER COMMANDERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$51,000
1954 Studebaker Commander Conestoga WagonMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$20,000
1954 Studebaker Commander Custom CoupeMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$26,000
LS1-Powered 1955 Studebaker Commander Deluxe CoupeBring a Trailer, Jan. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 5, 2026$19,000