Simon Cars - Studebaker President 1928

Studebaker President 1928 - 1933

The Studebaker President was first launched as the Model ES in 1926 with a 5,800cc (354) inline six. This was replaced with Studebaker's 5,121cc (313) straight eight engine in 1928 for the model FA on 131-inches and FB on 121-inches. Late in 1928 the engine was enlarged to 5,522cc (337). A new frame was given to the 1929 Model FE (135-inches) and Model FH (125-inches) and the engine uprated to 115 bhp. For 1931 the Presidents were Model 80 on 130-inch and Model 90 on 136-inch, and a revamped 122 bhp eight. 1931 cars had a vee-shaped radiator and oval headlamps. The Model 80 was dropped for 1932 and the only President offered was the Model 91 135-inch. Two Presidents were again offered for 1933, the Model 82 on 125-inches and the Model 92 on 135-inches. The Model 82 was given a smaller eight from the Commander, and the 337 engine was retired for 1934.

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Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan - badge on grille

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Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan - hood ornament

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Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan. Raymond Dietrich restyled the 1931 Presidents, giving them a vee-shaped grille and Ovaloid headlamps. Behind the grille a revised 122 bhp engine with nine main bearings

Studebaker President 1928 Model FA Tourer

Studebaker President 8 1928 Model FA. Launched at the 1928 New York Auto Show, with a 131-inch chassis improved over the Model ES, and a 5,398cc inline eight (later 5,522cc)

Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan front

Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan. Powered by an L-head 5,522cc (337) inline eight this was the vision of Studebaker CEO Albert Russel Erskine for a 'Cadillac' or 'Lincoln' model and he spared no cost to give it refinement and technology.

Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan rear

Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan. The Sedan was one of 7 bodies which included the Brougham, Limousine, Coupé, Roadster, Touring, and Victoria. They were also offered on the 136-inch Model 90.

Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan side

Studebaker President 1931 Model 80 Sedan. The Model 80 was built on a 130-inch chassis, whilst the Model 90 was on 136-inch.

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