VSCCA 1935 Studebaker Roadster

Year	1935
Model	1B Commander Eight
Body	Australian Boat Tail Sports Roadster,with dicky seat. 6 wheel equipped.
Engine	Studebaker 8 cyl side valve, 250 ci (4.1 litre) 107 hp @ 3800 rpm.
Gearbox	3sp, Syncro on 2nd and 3rd.
Rear axle ratio	4.45:1
Wheelbase	120" (3048 mm)
Brakes	Foot - 4 Wheel Lockheed hydraulic, 12.125" diameter Lockheed. Hand - Internal rears, by cable.
Weight	34 cwt.
Wheels	16" bolt on steel spoke
Tyre Size	7.00 x 16" Whitewalls
Origin	USA, Australian built body.

As purchased in 1972 from Endeavour Motor Auction.

History of this Vehicle

1935 - 19??

Bought new by Campbell John Brodribb,

19?? - 1950s Unknown

Previously owned by John Brodribb from Brisbane, who successfully raced the vehicle in RACQ trials, who had the body built by a Brisbane body builder.

The last person to drive the car on the road was Alex Hood of Castle Hill in the fifties & sixties, it changed hands a couple of times between him and Frank Illich from the Endeavour Museum.

1972 - Today

Currently owned by Sydney club member who fully rebuilt the vehicle over 14 years, and uses it regularly on full registration for club and social outings.

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