1953 Studebaker Starliner Champion V8 1/25 3n1 Drag Custom Stock Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT

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Classic American Icons: This kit is the first in the "Auto Art Stamp Series" from AMT to bring together two of America’s most notable brands with the streamlined Studebaker Starliner portrayed in United States Postal Service stamp artwork on this commemorative collectible tin. The handsome collectible tin packaging uses USPS imagery throughout including a stunning rendition of the Starliner on the box lid.

Basically, this is the venerable AMT 1953 Studebaker (3 'n 1) kit with all the goodies that have made this kit a modeler's favorite for years. Build her stock, custom or race and the beautiful lunchbox size Hallmark style tin becomes the prefect storage box for extra parts.

USPS Themed Tin Box: The handsome collectible tin packaging uses USPS imagery throughout including a stunning rendition of the Starliner on the box lid.

Plenty of Options: This Studebaker kit comes with tons of optional parts that can be mixed and matched to create your choice of stock, custom or racing set ups.

QUICK SPECS: 1:25 scale. 185 Parts. 8” long .Parts molded in white with chrome parts, clear plastic and black vinyl tires. Skill level 2 – Suggested for modelers age 10+ PAINT AND GLUE REQUIRED.

Studebaker (US: /ˈstuːdəbeɪkər/ STOO-də-bay-kər or British STEW-də-bay-kər) was an American wagon and automobile manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1852 and incorporated in 1868[1] as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, the firm was originally a coachbuilder, manufacturing wagons, buggies, carriages and harnesses.

Studebaker entered the automotive business in 1902 with electric vehicles and in 1904 with gasoline vehicles, all sold under the name "Studebaker Automobile Company".

After an unsuccessful 1954 merger with Packard (the Studebaker-Packard Corporation) failed to solve chronic postwar cashflow problems, the 'Studebaker Corporation' name was restored in 1962, but the South Bend plant ceased automobile production on December 20, 1963, and the last Studebaker automobile rolled off the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, assembly line on Saint Patrick's Day March 17, 1966. Studebaker continued as an independent manufacturer before merging with Wagner Electric in May 1967[4] and then Worthington Corporation in November 1967.

The Studebaker Champion is an automobile which was produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, from the beginning of the 1939 model year until 1958. It was a full-size car in its first three generations and a mid-size car in its fourth and fifth generation models, serving as the junior model to the Commander.

In 1953, Studebaker was redesigned by Robert Bourke, from Raymond Loewy's design studio. ("the Loewy Coupe" or "Low Boy"). The 2-door coupe with a central pillar was called the Starlight while the more expensive hardtop coupe was called the Starliner. In addition to the Loewy Coupe there was also a 2-door sedan based on a shortened 4-door sedan. The 2-door sedan has a taller profile, and the back side windows in the 2-door sedans are noticeably bigger than the windows in the Loewy Coupe. The Loewy Coupe is substantially more collectable than the 2-door sedans. Although similar, the body pieces on the 2 cars are not interchangeable. The front end of the new Champion was lower than contemporaries, and shares an appearance with the Citroen DS.

No convertible was offered in 1953. However, in late 1952 Studebaker produced one prototype of a 1953 Commander convertible to determine if the model could be profitably mass-produced. The car was based on the 1953 2-door Starliner hardtop. The car was later modified to 1954-model specifications, and was occasionally driven around South Bend by engineers. Additional structural reinforcements were needed to reduce body flexure. Even though the car was equipped with the 232 cu. in. V-8, the added structural weight increased the car's 0-60 mph acceleration time to an unacceptable level. In addition, the company did not have the financial resources to add another body type to the model line. The company's leadership mistakenly thought the 2-door sedans, 4-door sedans, and 1954 Conestoga wagon (described below) would sell better than the 2-door coupes, so the company's resources were focused on production of the sedans and the wagon.