Even at 70 HP & Flathead Six, the 1950 Studebaker Champion Shocked Everyone with 100 MPH Top Speed
138K views · Dec 2, 2025 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 149
@mikehenson819 · 9 months ago
Studebaker was at least a decade ahead of the big 3 in styling and engineering, and they didn’t have the money or facilities of their competitors. <br>I often think how sad it is that the company didn’t survive.
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@frankelizalde9306 · 6 months ago
Reincarnation of Studebaker vehicles would be absolutely marvelous !
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@John-r4o9m · 9 months ago
My dad got his 1950 champion up to 97 mph...was with him !
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@jamesbutler3812 · 7 months ago
After the war my dad wanted to buy a Studebaker but the waiting list was almost 2 years so he bought a used Dodge instead. Then in 1956 he got remarried and his new in-laws gave the happy couple a new Studebaker Power Hawk. I honestltly don't know which made him happier. Plus I got some of my earliest driving lessons in it. Great memories.
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@richarddodge1349 · 9 months ago
Had an uncle who was a Studebaker fan, maybe from when they built wagons. Had a 1953, first car; self-adjisters on brake shoes destroyed brake drums--dangerous; ignition wiring had to be sealed with hair spray, or car umstartable in damp weather. A learning experience.
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@guypehaim1080 · 9 months ago
With this narration, I learned a lot of new words like depage, mousemerk and mitchu.😂
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@guillemodred3938 · 9 months ago
"how could 70 hp push a car to 100 metz pee oy"
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@c150gpilot · 9 months ago
Mine never came close to 100. Fun looking at the beautiful Studebakers, though.
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@eyesalooking · 5 days ago
Loved that pea green Studebaker. I always loved the dash.
@jessenone3708 · 9 months ago (edited)
a few years ago I had a dreaam in which i was in the car with dad and he saw a 1950 studebaker in the parking lot for sale,, I told my dad all excited to buy it that it was the best studebaker than any other. my dad had a 53 studebaker that he traded in for a new 55 champion, the first car I drove to High school
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@jc-pj3nh · 6 months ago (edited)
I own a 2008 Smart Fortwo car. 70 horsepower 3 cylinder engine manufacturered by Mitsubishi rearwheel drive with a 5 speed automatic with automated clutch. Basically a manual transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Just like Studebaker car, it is extremely tough built and with only 70 hp, it leaves many cars in the dust from stop lights. Lightweight, aerodynamic, comfortable and good fuel mileage which could be better if it wasn't so much fun to hot rod around with. This, like the Studebaker commander, it is a sleeper.
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@USCG.Brennan · 4 weeks ago
I always wanted a Stude Avanti....very cool car!!
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