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The 1952 Indianapolis 500 was paced by a beautiful Maui Blue Commander convertible.

It was the third time Studebaker had been chosen for the honor, having done so before in 1929 and 1940.

(and would for the last time in 1962.)

In all, Studebaker had 27 complimentary vehicles involved in the event.

Not all were convertibles, there were four doors, sedans, a few trucks, and 7 of the new hardtop style.

Studebaker Drivers Club Almanac editor Richard Quinn wrote an article for the April 1999 issue of Turning Wheels

in which these vehicles were identified.

Hopefully some might still survive and can be added to the registry.

Commander #8249374

Commander #8249983

Commander #8250316

Commander #8250693

Commander #8251115

Commander #8252091

Champion #G1141431

All were painted Maui Blue, except for #8250693, which was Sand Rust.