One of 4,356 similar performance hardtops built that year, this 1957 Studebaker wk is noted by its seller to have actual mileage of more than 100,000 miles, documented by its Connecticut title as accurate. portedly repainted “a number of years ago,” the finish “looks like new,” according to the seller. The Studebaker is said to retain its original supercharged V8, mated to a column-shifted automatic transmission. The gold vinyl upholstery is “like new” and shows no visible damage. The seller notes that the wk has “no known problems,” and cites recent refurbishment including an entirely new brake system, electronic ignition, a new coil, new tires, plus a new exhaust system. Highly presentable, the Studebaker’s engine bay and underside both present as very clean. The wk has no known prior body damage, the seller reports.
- The 289-cu.in. supercharged OHV V8, factory rated at 275 horsepower, is described as original.
- The body panels appear to be straight, with no visible damage or imperfections.
- All chrome looks to be complete, undamaged and in very good overall condition.
- The vinyl seating surfaces are termed “like new” and show no tears or other damage.
- No corrosion can be seen in the engine bay or on the underside.
- The trunk has a mat and presents cleanly.
- The engine-turned dashboard presents strongly and appears to have full instrumentation.
- The brake system has reportedly been rebuilt with new wheel cylinders and a new master cylinder.
- A new exhaust system, with new mufflers and tailpipes, is reported to be present.
- The wide-whitewall tires are described as new.
- All chrome trim looks to be in very good shape.
- An electronic ignition system has reportedly been installed.
- No additional parts or accessories are included.
- No needs are identified by the seller.
- This 1957 Studebaker wk presents strongly, with moderate refurbishment.
- The seller says the Studebaker has “no known problems.”
- The underside and engine bay show only no significant surface corrosion.
- The vinyl interior shows no visible damage and looks to be in very good condition.
- The odometer reads 10,474 miles, documented as 110,474 by the Connecticut title.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Connecticut title in his name. With recent refurbishment and its claimed-original supercharged V8, this 1957 Studebaker wk appears to be a highly presentable example.