Vintage Vehicle Club
of Australia (1919-1930) Inc.
| Make | Studebaker |
| Year | 1924 |
| Model |
EL Special Six, Tourer. |
| Body |
5 Passenger, 4 door Tourer, 5 Wheel equipped. |
| Engine |
Studebaker 6 cyl. side valve, 289 ci (4.7L), 55hp @ 2000rpm. |
| Gearbox | 3sp, non-syncro. |
| Diff. Ratio | 4.3:1 |
| Wheelbase | 119" (3023mm) |
| Brakes |
Foot - 2 rear wheel mechanical, external contracting. Hand - Internal on rear wheels. |
| Weight | 3234lb (1470kg) |
| Wheels | Wire, Budd. |
| Tyre Size | 500 x 24" |
| Origin | USA |
As found at Lithgow, NSW - 1994.
History of this Vehicle
1924 - 1994
History unknown.
Thought to be used as hire car in Lithgow, Oberon, Katoomba area of NSW.
1994 - Today
Vehicle was in recovered from junk yard at Lithgow, in a very sad condition.
It was built up using 1923 complete running gear gear, chassis, motor gear box and diff, but no body parts.
The body was completely cobbled together from scratch, using a few parts scoured from around the country, but mainly with hand made panels and timber work by the owner.
If you would like to contact the owner of this vehicle, please email to vvca_info@hotmail.com and include this vehicle reference stu24tor4320-2 in your message.
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