Ingenuity during the war years resulted in myriad interesting vehicles, with an emphasis on mobility when faced with extreme terrain. These vehicles took a licking and kept on ticking – dropping into enemy territory off a helicopter sling, enduring… more»
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Unrestored R1: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Despite not reaching the same level of success or acclaim as cars like the Corvette or Thunderbird, the Studebaker Avanti has still emerged as a somewhat timeless collector car. The Avanti offered an unusual blend of performance and luxury… more»
R2 Supercharged 289 V8! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
As the Gran Turismo Hawk was in its waning days, Raymond Loewy was hard at work designing another car that Studebaker hoped would save its bacon in the marketplace. The company was spiraling toward bankruptcy and the Avanti was… more»
Last Of The Series: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
Studebaker introduced their Hawk series of autos back in 1956, with the car featuring four different available models and trim levels during its inaugural year, including the top-of-the-line Golden Hawk which not only offered elegant looks but also delivered… more»
Factory Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The 1963 Avanti deserved better than fate delivered. Designed and produced by Studebaker as a halo model, it was a genuine Grand Tourer that failed to save the rapidly imploding company. If buyers ordered it with the right drivetrain… more»
Supercharged! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
What is it about this 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk that I find so attractive? Perhaps it’s the slightly dirty look; this car actually looks like a barn find! Maybe the wide whitewalls and original hubcaps? Regardless, it’s listed for sale… more»
GT Hawk: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo
The GT Hawk (or Gran Turismo) was the last iteration of the Hawk series of Studebakers (and Packard for one year) that began in 1956. For 1962, the goal was to compete against personal luxury cars like the Ford… more»
Nicest One Left? 1965 Studebaker Daytona
By 1965, Studebaker was on life support. They had ceased producing cars in the U.S. the prior year and would call it quits in 1966. Which was a shame because Studebaker’s were solid, reliable cars back in the day…. more»
Compact Cruiser! 1960 Studebaker Lark
This 1960 Studebaker Lark has found its way from North Carolina to the Pacific Northwest, but so far hasn’t found an owner that wants to keep it! The current seller has listed the car here on eBay after purchasing… more»
1954 Studebaker Champion At No Reserve
When you compare a 1954 Studebaker Champion DeLuxe Starlight to a lot of the other dreck that was rolling off of American automobile assembly lines that year, you have to wonder how Studebaker ended up essentially gone in just… more»
Last Year: 1966 Studebaker Daytona 283 V8
The last-year Canadian Daytonas are easy to recognize with the new grille and single headlights. I don’t know about you, but this car is pretty desirable for me being a last-year two-door car with a V8. The seller has… more»
Cop Car Champion? 1958 Studebaker
When I first spied this 1958 Studebaker Champion squad car, I thought of the 1958 song “Beep Beep” by The Playmates. A Studebaker in hot pursuit? Well, maybe, though it seems unlikely. Then again, I’m not familiar with an… more»