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1942 Studebaker Champion

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 9, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$4,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,400, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1942
Make and model
Studebaker Champion
Generation
Champion (1939 to 1958)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
G183045
Title
Not clean, as stated
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

Below the middle half of 27 comparable sales, 194% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $24,000
Median$15,500
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 $10,000 and $24,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1940 Studebaker Champion Club SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$1,475
1947 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$13,000
1948 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 2, 2026$10,000
1948 Studebaker Champion ConvertibleMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$20,500
Chopped, 5.7L LT1-Powered 1948 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe 2-Door SedanBring a Trailer, March 30, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 30, 2026$10,000
350 TPI-Powered 1948 Studebaker Champion ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Dec. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 3, 2025$30,000
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