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1937 Studebaker Dictator Business Coupe Custom

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 7, 2016, offered with no reserve.

$29,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $27,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

Photo: RM Sotheby's

The car

Year
1937
Make and model
Studebaker Dictator
Generation
Dictator (1927 to 1937)
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 6 comparable sales, 60% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,250 to $16,875
Median$13,000
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 sales of the Studebaker Dictator (1927 to 1937) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,250 and $16,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1937 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$11,000
1934 Studebaker Dictator St. Regis BroughamMecum, July 12, 2025MecumJuly 12, 2025$60,000
1929 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$15,000
1929 Studebaker Dictator Royal CoupeBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2025$17,500
1928 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$10,000
1927 Studebaker Dictator Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, April 3, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 3, 2025$3,700