1955 Studebaker Speedster

The ‘family sports car’

Classics | ’55 Studebaker Speedster had power, looks, features aplenty
October 1, 2007
BY DAN JEDLICKA
Chicago Sun-Times Auto Editor

“The 1955 Studebaker Speedster was called a sports car because almost any sporty American two-door auto could be called a sports car in the mid-1950s, especially if it had wire wheels.

…So did the Speedster, which has doubled in value since I last looked in January 2002. It was valued at $21,275 if in excellent condition then, but a Speedster in such shape now is worth $42,550, says the Collectible Vehicle Value Guide.

…The $3,253 Speedster officially was part of the automaker’s top-line President car line, and was the most costly Studebaker.”

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