VSCCA 1929 Brooklands President

Background of this Vehicle

Two similar cars were privately entered in the 1929 Brooklands Double Twelve, organised by the British light car club, which disadvantaged the big cars as they had to carry weights on the back seat as well as being handicapped to a formulae.

Despite this the Studebakers won their class and one managed to come 4th outright behind the factory teams of Bentley and supercharged Alfa Romeos, who used the top drivers of the day.

The Brooklands Studebakers were standard President Eights with minor modifications and light weight British style bodies with cycle guards.

Year	1929
Model	Brooklands Double Twelve President.
Body	5 Passenger, 4 door, Sports Tourer.
Engine	Studebaker 8 cyl. side valve,335.6 ci (5.5 litre),115hp @ 3,800rpm.
Rear axle ratio	3.47:1
Gearbox	4 Speed Warner non syncro .
Wheelbase	125" (3175mm)
Brakes	Foot - 4 wheel mechanical, Internal 3 Shoe Bendix 15" x 2.5". Hand - Mechanical on all 4 wheels.
Weight	3,808lb (1,727 kg)
Wheels	700 x 18" centre lock.
Tyre Size	700 x 18"
Origin	USA, Australian built body.

The new body takes shape

As found in 1985

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History of this Vehicle

1929 - 1985

Unknown.

1985 - Today

Currently owned by Sydney club member who built the vehicle and uses it regularly on full registration for club and social outings.

The original vehicle for this 29 Brooklands President came from Cooma, NSW, and was built from photos obtained out of the Beaulieu British Motor Museum.

A donor car was also purchased from Cooma, by a collector, who had collected several 29 Presidents.

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