Studebaker President Third Generation 1941-1942
| Studebaker President | |
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1931 Studebaker President Series 90X Eight 7-Passenger Sedan
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Studebaker |
| Production | 1926-1942 1955-1958 |
| Assembly | South Bend, Indiana |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size (1926-1942) Compact (1955-58) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Studebaker Big Six (1926) |
| Successor | Studebaker Lark (1958) |
The Studebaker President was the premier automobile model manufactured by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana (US) from 1926-1942.
The nameplate was reintroduced in 1955 and used until the end of the 1958 model when the name was retired
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1941-1942 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door roadster 4-door sedan |
For 1941, the President received a new body style, a four-door sedan with rear-opening rear doors, as opposed to the then-conventional front-opening (suicide) rear doors. This vehicle was designated the Land Cruiser, recognizable by its concealed running-boards and lack of rear quarter-windows. The Land Cruiser was available in the beginning of 1941, in the Custom and DeLuxetone series. In mid year 1941, the Skyway series was introduced, with a Land Cruiser included. The Skyway had an upgrade in upholstery, and lacked the double strip of chrome down the side of the car. This style continued for the shortened 1942 model, after which the President was discontinued. The Skyway designation was, however, used for shortened 1946 Studebaker Champions.
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