By 1958, Packard was barely casting a shadow, buried inside an also-struggling Studebaker. The Detroit facility had been leased to Curtiss-Wright to make jet engines and Packard-badged cars were being made in South Bend based on Studebaker models. So… more»
Starlight
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Easy and Affordable: 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe
When you examine modern passenger cars, their styling has become quite generic. Occasionally, a manufacturer will introduce a new feature, but the financial risks involved are now considered too significant to justify treading a radical styling path. That brings… more»
May 9, 2023 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Last of the Line: 1958 Packard
The 1958 model year was the swan song for the Packard brand. After the merger with Studebaker in 1954, the marque would morph into rebadged Studebakers after 1956 to cut costs. These “Packardbakers” were not well-received by Packard dealers… more»
Dec 11, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Black Plate Survivor: 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight Coupe
This 1954 Studebaker Commander Regal Starlight Coupe is an attractive survivor that is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner. It isn’t perfect, but it would still turn heads wherever it goes. It has spent its life in… more»
Sep 26, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Airplane Hangar Find: 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe
1 of 9,829 Champion Starlight Coupes with the Regal Deluxe trim level, this example was restored a while back then eventually placed into storage in an airplane hangar. Recently removed from storage, it’s cleaned up and ready for duty…. more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Coming or Going? 1949 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe
While there are some cars from automotive history which would tend to make rear seat passengers feel claustrophobic due to little or no visibility from the rear seats, the Starlight is not a car that could have that sort… more»
