1935 Studebaker Dictator 3-Passenger Coupe

This is a 1935 Dictator 3-passenger coupe. It has had body-off restoration work performed and remains in basically original configuration apart from the choice of exterior colors and seat upholstery.
The Series 1A Dictator was available in 14 different body styles which totaled a production run of 11,742 units. No breakdown is available as to how many 3-passenger coupes were built but they are certainly a rare find today.
These cars ran on a 114” wheelbase, weighed in at 2,895 lbs., and were powered by a 205 ci. L-head inline six cylinder engine rated at 88 hp.
They came equipped with a 3-speed synchromesh transmission with floor shifter.
DRIVETRAIN:
The engine is believed to be the original 205 ci. inline 6.
During inspection engine started best with gas pedal to the floor, and seems to run well with no unusual noise or smoke detected, and good oil pressure. No specifics available regarding the engine rebuild.
CHASSIS:
The black painted frame appears very solid and straight with no signs of rust issues or collision damage, and simply shows the road dirt of its miles.
The undercarriage and all components appear as correct original equipment and in good condition.
It indicates the original hydraulic brake system to be new and in good condition.
The exhaust system looks like new.
The gas tank looks good also with no leaks or rust.
The tires are a matched set of 4 Firestone 6.50 x 16 wide whitewall bias plies with very good tread remaining.
They are mounted on original artillery spoked wheels, sporting Studebaker logos in nice condition.
There is no jack with the car.
BODY & PAINT:
As body and paint were completed years ago, any inferior rust repairs would have shown up by now, none have.
All aspects of the body and sheet metal appear original and very solid, with no signs of any collision damage, rust issues, or repair patchwork evident.
The body and all panels on this car are very straight with nice gaps, fit and alignment.
ELECTRICAL:
The car retains original 6-volt electricals, and is equipped with turn signals operated by toggle to left of steering column. Starter button to right of steering column.
All gauges in very nice cosmetic condition.
Windshield wipers have been deleted.
Head lamps work in both low and high beam, but only left rear brake light works, right side brake light and both tail lights not working.
INTERIOR:
The seat has been re-upholstered using deerskin leather in an appropriate color choice, and door panels done in correct original patterns.
The workmanship and fit is nice, the seating comfortable.
Matching headliner and windlace in good condition, no sun visors.
Floor and door panel bottoms are carpeted, complemented by Studebaker script brake and clutch pedal pads, and nice brake lever and shifter boots.
Has a hot water heater below the dash but it is not connected to the block.
Original aluminum sill plates.