How many Studebaker Directors are left in New Zealand?
Super rare 1 in 779,145 on the road Built 1927-1930 Sold new in New Zealand
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
The name Studebaker used in some export markets for its lower-priced six, sold at home from 1927 as the Dictator. The home-market name was thought unwise in countries with a monarchy. Solid, roomy and good value, these cars sat below the Commander and President in the range.
Still on the road, by model year
The most are from 1928: 2 still registered. Every year is listed under the chart.
Every model year
| Model year | Still registered |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 1 |
| 1928 | 2 |
| 1929 | 1 |
| 1930 | 2 |
What Super rare means
Spotto grades every car by how many are still registered in New Zealand. With 6 still registered, the Studebaker Director is Super rare: the grade for cars with 5 to 24 left.
By how many are left it ranks equal 11th of the 16 Studebaker models and equal 2,199th of all 2,903 cars in Spotto's catalogue.
The six grades: Common, 8,000 or more · Uncommon, 1,200 to 7,999 · Scarce, 175 to 1,199 · Rare, 25 to 174 · Super rare, 5 to 24 · Unicorn, fewer than 5.
Seen one?
Spotto grades every car on New Zealand roads by how many are still registered, down to the generation and the badge. Log the ones you spot, build a collection, and see who else has found one.