Description
Studebaker Deluxe Pickup | 1959
Highlights:
– 5.7-litre (350 cu in) V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission
– Engine rebuilt with Edelbrock induction and performance components
– Custom black leather interior with contrasting red piping and a custom steering wheel
– Wood-lined pickup bed with polished trim and “STUDEBAKER” tailgate script
– Finished in black on a custom set of wheels
The seller offers for sale this 1959 Studebaker Deluxe pickup, powered by a 5.7-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. The truck presents in black with a low, purposeful stance, complemented by a custom set of wheels and a wood-lined pickup bed finished with polished trim and the “STUDEBAKER” script across the tailgate. Inside, the cabin has been retrimmed in black leather with contrasting red piping, matched to a custom steering wheel and a set of round auxiliary gauges mounted in the dashboard.
Studebaker’s E-series pickups trace their roots back to the cab first introduced in the late 1940s, a design the company continued to refine rather than replace through the 1950s as its finances tightened. For 1959, the range was designated the 4E series and, for the first time since 1956, the “Transtar” name was dropped in favour of “Deluxe” trim badging. The half-ton pickup, offered with a straight-six or V8 engine and the option of Studebaker’s own automatic transmission, remained a familiar sight on American roads even as the company’s truck division neared the end of its independent run; Studebaker would replace this generation with the Lark-based Champ the following year.
This example has been comprehensively built up from a stock 1959 half-ton into a custom driver. The original powertrain has given way to a 5.7-litre V8, fed through Edelbrock induction components, and paired with an automatic transmission. Further mechanical attention has included new starter and brake components. The result is a pickup that combines the truck’s distinctive fifties cab and fenders with a drivetrain built for easy, modern use.
The bed retains a wood floor with polished metal strips and the tailgate’s “STUDEBAKER” script, a detail collectors look for on this generation of trucks, while the cab houses a custom-trimmed bench seat and a simplified, gauge-focused dashboard. Together, the black paintwork, custom interior and modernised running gear give this Studebaker Deluxe a distinct, ready-to-drive character within the classic and custom truck market.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
