The Studebaker Champ was a light-duty pickup truck produced by the Studebaker Corporation from 1960 to 1964. Designed at a time when Studebaker's truck line hadn't seen major upgrading in over 10 years, the company, which had endured years of declining sales, was forced to use a number of existing components, but the result was impressive. The chassis and cargo box of the Champ were basically the same as what had been used for Studebaker's half- and three-quarter-ton trucks since 1949, but the cab section was very different.An entirely new cab was out of the question because of cost considerations, but the new Lark compact car's body proved to be just the right size and shape to suit the purpose. The engineering staff took a four-door sedan, cut it in half behind the front doors and modified the front half slightly to fit the truck chassis. The only new sheetmetal stamping that was required was the back wall of the new cab. Minor modifications for mounting of the cab to the 1949-vintage truck frame were also made. The Champ is seldom given credit for introducing a feature that is nearly universal among today's pickup trucks: The sliding rear window, which was available from the start, proved to be quite popular among Champ buyers. It was truly one of Studebaker's better ideas, and caught on later among the major truck makers.Today, the Champs that still exist are highly prized for their interesting combination of passenger-car comfort and style and their rugged mechanical durability. This is a truly stunning example of one of these rare trucks. This is an E5 long wheel base model. The previous owner purchased this truck and did a light restoration on it as it was already in fantastic, original condition. While he did not keep any documentation, he attests to the fact that the truck has only 13,000 original miles. The interior is mostly original and will stand up to close inspection. No expense was sparred on this incredible restoration. Nearly every inch of exterior chrome looks brand new. The interior of the bed looks like it was never used with just a couple small dings. The paint looks amazing and extremely professional. The only imperfection in the paint that I can find is a couple of small chips in the right front fender. The doors close nicely the 1st time. Inside, the bench seat, door panels, dash and carpeting all appear to be new but look factory original. The steering wheel looks great. The chrome horn surround does have some minor pitting. The "signature" back window slides open seamlessly. All lights and blinkers work as well as the gauges. The engine compartment is finished off nicely. The paint, the chrome, the undercarriage; the interior; everything looks absolutely beautiful. Most importantly it is a dream to drive. Runs beautifully, drives extremely solid, and handles like it should. The motor appears to be original 170 Cubin Inch with Overhead Valves and is paired with a 3 speed column shift. This may be one of the cleanest "Champs" in existence. It is being sold on a Nebraska title and the odometer is showing a presumed actual mileage of only 13,700 original miles as stated by the previous owner.