1949 Studebaker 2R 5 PickUp

"Inspector Clouseau"

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Offered at:

$13,900

Year
1949
Make
Studebaker
Model
2R 5
Sub Model
PickUp
Stock
B1469 R
Vin
R515054
Odometer Reading
88,228
Engine Size
350 V8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Body Color
Pink
Interior Color
White
Drivetrain
4X4
Location
Grand Rapids

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1949 Studebaker 2R 05 Pickup for purchase. After World War II, Studebaker came out with the 2R series of pickup trucks replacing the historic M series. The 2R series was a major redesign bringing a mechanically and aesthetically advanced model series to market.

The upright look of the Studebaker M5 was gone, replaced with a rounded, streamlined look, somewhat reminiscent of GM's Advance Design rigs, but somehow more modern. One of the truck's most dramatic styling cues wasn't added by designers but rather subtracted-there were no exterior running boards or steps on this truck, neither beneath the doors nor at the front of the bed. Further distinguishing the 2Rs, they shared no body panels with Studebaker cars, though bits and pieces were swiped from the parts bins: headlamp rims and a hood ornament from the Champion, as well as hubcaps from the Commander. Finally, to ensure that the bed's streamlined look remained dent-free, the sides were double walled-a standard design in years to come, but unusual in the late 1940's.

These trucks were quite the advancement in performance so they went to work, meaning clean surviving examples extremely rare to find. This 2R 05 body is on a 4x4 Chevy K5 Blazer frame powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a 350 automatic transmission. It also features power steering, power brakes, Edelbrock carburetor, Edelbrock intake, and more! The pink paint went along nicely with the removable Pink Panther magnets that were used on display at shows. This is a very cool build on a rarely found body style! Please call or email for more details!

To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com

This vehicle is located at our Grand Rapids facility.

Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.

Basic

Year
1949
Make
Studebaker
Model
2R 5
Hobby Segment
Truck
Odometer Reading
88,228
Drivetrain
4X4

Body

Body Style
Pickup Truck
Doors
2
Body Color
Pink
Stripes
No

Interior

Interior Color
White
Center Console
No

Engine

Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
350 V8
Transmission Type
Automatic

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