Studebaker was known for getting as much mileage as possible out of a concept. For example, there was the Hawk series of automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. There were no fewer than eight iterations, plus the Starliner that… more»
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Studebaker’s Hail Mary: 1963 Avanti R1
The Avanti – aimed at rescuing Studebaker from bankruptcy – failed in its primary mission. But it succeeded in a way no one expected: such was the passion for its quirky styling and permissive customization, that it outlasted its… more»
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Factory Hot Rod: Supercharged R2 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom
In the early 1960s, almost every American manufacturer realized that they were going to have to get serious about performance if they wanted to sell cars to young people. Little Studebaker, being that their V8 engine was just about… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Studebaker Champ
With a 1958-1960 C-Series Dodge cargo box, there was hardly a more unique-looking pickup than the Studebaker Champ. It was a quirky look, but it allowed the company to get through the final years of production. The ungainly late-50s… more»
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Original Paint? 1951 Studebaker Commander Land Cruiser
Maybe it’s dramatic to say, but I don’t think my life will be completely fulfilled until I own something made by Studebaker, that plucky independent from South Bend, Indiana. Just look at how gutsy this 1951 Commander Land Cruiser… more»
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Museum Convertible: 1964 Studebaker Super Lark
In 1963, Studebaker introduced the Super Lark, a Daytona with a 289 cubic inch V8 and a 4-barrel carburetor in R1 and R2 trim. The former meant no supercharger, while the latter had a McCulloch blower. The new Avanti… more»
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Rolling Barn Dweller: 1949 Studebaker Pickup
Studebaker was not only in the automobile business but also built pickup trucks. Such as the 2RS Series produced from 1949 to 1953. They were modern by the standards of the day, including the industry’s first running board-less pickups…. more»
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Fully Restored Half-Ton: 1962 Studebaker Champ
The Champ was the last pickup produced by Studebaker, and it ran between 1960 and 1964. A light-duty model with its roots in the Lark compact, the Champ was discontinued when Studebaker withdrew from U.S. auto production mid-way through… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1964 Studebaker Champ Flatbed
Do you like the Lark, but need something more useful? We’ve got the truck for you: here on eBay is a 1964 Studebaker Champ flatbed, priced at $4000 – a discount off the seller’s previous ask of $5500. The… more»
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South Bend Sedan: 1961 Studebaker Lark
By the late 1950s, Studebaker-Packard Corp., out of South Bend, Indiana, was in a bad way. The 1954 merger of the two companies did not result in the sales glory they had expected. Enter the Lark compact in 1959,… more»
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No Reserve: 1955 Studebaker President
When it comes to project candidates, some vehicles require more skills to achieve a decent result than others. This 1955 Studebaker President could be ideal for a novice, as life in a dry climate has allowed it to avoid… more»
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Supercharged V8: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was one of several cars branded as Hawks built by Studebaker-Packard between 1956 and 1964. It was a 2-door hardtop personal luxury car that used a supercharger in its last two years of production (1957-58; in… more»
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End of the Line: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser
Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954 in the hopes of keeping both brands relevant. But that didn’t work out, and the Packard marque was gone after 1958. The Lark compact arrived in 1959, but that only stalled the Grim… more»
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1990 Oldsmobile Toronado In Studebaker Clothing
We’ve run across quite a few, shall I say, unusual marriages between cars over the years here at Barn Finds, where someone borrows parts from one vehicle and puts them on another, or attempts to somehow change the styling… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Hawks were a series of Studebaker and – for one year – Packard automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. One of the earliest was the Golden Hawk, a 2-door hardtop that had a run of three years (1956… more»
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Basement Find: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman
I’m assuming a “garage basement” is a garage on the lower level of a split-level, or a “walk-out”-type house built on a slope with a basement and garage built into the hill, and an opening for a garage door?… more»
