Ever seen a roll bar in a Studebaker? Can’t say that I have, but this 1953 Studebaker Commander “Weekend Racer” project has one. The other surprise is what’s under the hood: an R2 Avanti Supercharged V8. Although the words… more»
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Supercharged 4-Speed! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
Much has been written and said about Studebaker’s fabulous GT Hawk, particularly the supercharged “Jet Thrust” versions, and for your review today, that’s exactly what I have. This discovery is a 1962 edition, and all in all, it’s in… more»
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Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
I have long admired the battlers of the automotive world. Armed with minuscule budgets and sky-high enthusiasm, they tried, usually unsuccessfully, to take the fight up to the top end of town. One such marque was Studebaker, a brand… more»
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Supercharged R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Rumor has it that the Studebaker Avanti was conceived on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1961. And rushed into production in 1962. Unfortunately, the company’s weak finances never gave the car a chance to succeed, and it… more»
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Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Despite its financial woes after the Packard merger went bust in the 1950s, Studebaker continued to try to be innovative when and where it could. One example is the Wagonaire station wagon, based on the Lark/Daytona. Its claim to… more»
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Retractable Project: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire
While Studebaker finally gave up on building automobiles in 1966, you can’t blame them for trying to be different. They were always coming up with something unusual, like the Wagonaire. It was a Lark-based station wagon with a sliding… more»
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Work In Progress: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk was the final variant of the Studebaker Hawk that began in 1956. The GT Hawks were produced from 1962 to 1964 until the company transferred all automobile production to Canada. Cars not making the shift… more»
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No Reseve: 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe
If a “cheap and cheerful” project candidate is on your radar, this 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe could be a strong contender. The seller states that it needs a refresh, but the listing images suggest that the required work won’t… more»
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Dusty Barn Find: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
I said this (out loud) upon opening the link to this 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk: “Oh no.” The GT Hawk is one of the four old cars I’ll allow myself to buy at this juncture (the others being… more»
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Donors Included: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
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»
