The 1955 President Speedster was Studebaker's top-of-the-line model in 1955. The Studebaker model range was facelifted for 1956, making the President Speedster a one-year-only proposition. As is the case with most limited-run cars, top-of-the-line models and one-year-only models, they are seen by collectors as the most desirable of a given year; low production numbers only bolster desirability in the long-term.
1955 PRODUCTIONTotal: 2,215
This 1955 President Speedster is in good to excellent condition and is priced accordingly, pictures are of this vehicle and not edited. There are minor paint issues and cosmetic issues, virtually no rust on the exterior. Interior is immaculate. (California and then New Mexico Car). The vehicle was repainted in the factory colors. The 1955 President Speedster was loaded with standard equipment including:· Power steering and brakes· Dual exhaust· Four-barrel carburetor· "Shoemaker-stitched" diamond-quilted genuine top-grain leather seating· Carpeting front and rear· Map pocket· Eight-tube radio· Stewart-Warner 160 mph speedometer and 8,000 rpm tachometer· Turn signals · Electric clock· Tinted glass· Cigarette lighter· Dual backup lamps· Triple horns· Two-speed electric wipers· Fog-light bumperettes· Stainless roof band· Specific trim including a hood-length hood ornament· Speedster nameplates and checkered emblems· Chrome-plated ashtrays, rear-view mirror, moldings and tailpipe extensions.
The Studebaker model range was facelifted for 1956, making the President Speedster a one-year-only proposition. As is the case with most limited-run cars, top-of-the-line models and one-year-only models, they are seen by collectors as the most desirable of a given year; low production numbers only bolster desirability in the long-term.