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1928 STUDEBAKER DICTATOR ROYAL 4 DOOR SEDAN

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Oct. 8, 2009, offered with no reserve.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1928
Make and model
Studebaker Dictator
Generation
Dictator (1927 to 1937)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1435523
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, 19% 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
1928 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$10,000
1929 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$15,000
1927 Studebaker Dictator Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, April 3, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 3, 2025$3,700
1929 Studebaker Dictator Royal CoupeBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2025$17,500
1934 Studebaker Dictator St. Regis BroughamMecum, July 12, 2025MecumJuly 12, 2025$60,000
1937 Studebaker Dictator SedanMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$11,000