This Studebaker Light 6 is a rare 1920s American automobile, offered in ‘utility’ specification, with a flat rear loadspace. Power comes from the 207-cubic inch (3.3-litre) L-head straight-six with the 1BBL carburettor and inclined valves, coupled to a three-speed sliding-gear manual transmission. In the 1920s, Studebakers were commonly imported to Queensland and sold through the Canada Cycle and Motor Agency, though the origin of this particular vehicle is unknown. With utility models, the loadspace is thought to have been manufactured locally and fitted to the imported vehicle. Having reportedly been comprehensively refurbished and rust-proofed in 2010 by its previous long-term owner in South East Queensland, this example has now been with the seller in Toowoomba for eight years, who has stored it indoors when not in use. The odometer indicates 610 miles, but this is not warranted. The Light 6 shared its wheelbase and standard equipment items with the Studebaker Light 4. This example is finished in Golden Tan, with black wheel arches, a black soft-top vinyl cover, wood side steps, and a wooden rear loadspace with a spare wheel mounted underneath. It also has a smaller loadspace-mounted wooden storage box. Inside, it has a wood-trimmed steering wheel, a cream vinyl-trimmed bench seat and door cards, and a wooden floor. Equipment includes a single dry plate disc-type clutch, 31 x 4-inch Excelsior tyres on wooden spoked wheels, rear drum brakes, a 12-volt electric ignition system and a fuel flow regulator. Accompanying the vehicle will be copies of previous mechanical and safety inspections, evidence of its service history since the refurbishment was completed, various contact details for technicians who have worked on the car, previous insurance certificates, a vehicle specification summary, and some historical Studebaker literature. The personalised ‘The Derrick’s 1923 Studebaker’ plaque will not be included in the sale. Its paintwork is reported to be in excellent condition, with a time-earned patina visible around the vehicle, including light wear on the black wheel arches and sill panels, and minor scuffs on the wood side steps. Inside, there is age-related wear on the dial covers and steering wheel, though the vinyl seat and door cards present well. No mechanical or electrical faults have been reported, with the seller noting that the lights and horn are in good working order. The last recorded service was undertaken circa 2018 by Willday Motors, where technicians replaced the spark plugs, tuned the carburettor, and performed a compression test. The vehicle has been maintained by the owner thereafter, benefitting from very limited use. In 2010, the engine was reconditioned by Jacobsen’s Automotive Engineering, and the body was also refurbished. The vehicle was then rust-proofed, and has since been stored indoors when not in use. This Studebaker Light 6 is a rare 1920s American automobile, which was lovingly reconditioned in 2010. Built to ‘utility’ specification with a flat rear loadspace, it is now offered from long-term ownership, ready to be enjoyed as an eye-catching classic car show companion. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.