It is unusual for a passionate enthusiast to miss even the slightest detail about their beloved classic, making this Studebaker Avanti a genuine mystery machine. The seller lists it as a 1964 model, but that doesn’t appear to be… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1948 Studebaker M5 Truck
Studebaker’s M-series trucks were the company’s follow-on to the swanky Coupe Express. Launched in late 1940, the M-series aggregated the upscale features of the Coupe Express and the pick-up’s serviceability – showing budding consideration for the comfort of driver… more»
Ready To Drive: 1969 Studebaker Avanti II
There’s a feeling you get from certain cars that just seems to indicate that they’re loved. While nothing is certain when viewing a vehicle via a computer screen, there’s no denying that classics like this 1969 Studebaker Avanti II… more»
Studebaker Déjà Vu: 1983 Avanti II
The Studebaker Avanti is one of those rare cars where production of a tribute continued after the company quit building automobiles. In fact, the Avanti II would last for more than 40 years while the original was only produced… more»
Former Patrol Car: 1958 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was often the “bread and butter” car in the Studebaker lineup and was in production from 1939 to 1958. In later years, it played second fiddle to the better-equipped Commander and President models. This 1958 Champion looks… more»
Former Mail Carrier: 1963 Studebaker Zip Van
As the sixties decade was approaching, Studebaker was struggling and the end of their car and truck production was just around the corner. But a small ray of hope came about in 1963 when the company struck a deal… more»
Simply Gorgeous: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The seller describes this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk as “gorgeous.” That term seems appropriate because little about this classic is worth criticizing. From its flawless paint to its spotless interior and healthy drivetrain, this Golden Hawk ticks the right… more»
Original Survivor: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Some manufacturers that have been lost in the mist of time deserved greater success than they achieved. AMC was one, and Studebaker is another that springs to mind. The latter didn’t produce any genuinely bad cars, but it simply… more»
Supercharged Rarity! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Studebaker Avanti was on the market for less than two years, yet it would leave an indelible mark on collectors for the next 60 years. It even spawned a company that kept the marque alive for another four… more»
Rare Drop Top: 1960 Studebaker Lark Convertible
The front cover of the 1960 Studebaker Lark sales booklet is a curious one. The atmospheric nighttime photo shows a well-to-do couple (he’s in a tux, she’s in a flowing red evening dress) casually leaning against a Jonquil Yellow… more»
Retractable Roof! 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Studebaker was grasping at straws by 1963 when it was forced to sell its South Bend plant. With virtually no development budget, it was placing many of its models on the Lark chassis, while even the top-shelf 1963 GT… more»