Studebaker Special Six

The Studebaker Special Six was an American automobile built by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana from 1918 to 1927. While in production, the Special Six represented Studebaker's mid-range model. The car was available in a full array of body styles throughout its production. Studebaker Special Six Commander In 1927 the car was renamed the Studebaker Special Six Commander in preparation for the 1928 model year when the car would be henceforth known as the Studebaker Commander. Standard Special Six Brougham specifications (1926 data) Color - Studebaker blue with black upper structure Seating Capacity – Five Wheelbase - Wheels - Wood Tires - 32” x 6.20” balloon Service Brakes - contracting on rear Emergency Brakes - contract on drum on rear of transmission Engine - Six-cylinder, vertical, cast en bloc, 3-1/2 x 5 inches; head removable; valves in side; H.P. 29.4 N.A.C.C. rating Lubrication - Force-feed Crankshaft - Four bearing Radiator – Tubular Cooling – Water Pump Ignition – Storage Battery Starting System – Two Unit Voltage – Six to eight Wiring System – Single Gasoline System – Vacuum Clutch – Dry plate, single disc Transmission – Selective sliding Gear Changes – 3 forward, 1 reverse Drive – Spiral bevel Rear Springs – Semi-elliptic Rear Axle – Semi-floating Steering Gear – Worm-and-wheel