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1949 STUDEBAKER 2R5 CUSTOM PICKUP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 25, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$36,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $33,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Studebaker Pickups (2R, 3R, E-series and Champ)
Generation
Studebaker trucks (1941 to 1964)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
R527791
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 11 comparable sales, 82% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,875 to $18,150
Median$16,488
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Pickups (2R, 3R, E-series and Champ) Studebaker trucks (1941 to 1964) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,875 and $18,150.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Vortec-Powered 1950 Studebaker 2R5 PickupBring a Trailer, June 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 5, 2026$30,300
1950 Studebaker PickupBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$14,250
305-Powered 1947 Studebaker M5 PickupBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$16,000
350-Powered 1947 Studebaker M5 PickupBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2026$18,750
6.0L LQ9-Powered 1950 Studebaker 2R Pickup CustomBring a Trailer, April 3, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 3, 2026$26,500
1946 Studebaker M5 Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 17, 2026$16,488
1946 Studebaker M5 PickupBring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2025$17,550
1961 Studebaker Champ PickupBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$17,000