Studebaker

Owned By Ricky Nelson? 1963 Studebaker Avanti

The Avanti was the forward-thinking car from Studebaker that came too late and in too few numbers to help save the company. It was built for 1963-64 until Studebaker ceased production of cars in the U.S. (they lasted through… more»

Fabulous Fiberglass: 1942 Studebaker Sports Custom

Mystery is the quality of pairing concealment with what is revealed, with the aim of capturing both the attention and the imagination of the audience. Titled as a 1942 Studebaker, this cream roadster is located in Centreville, Maryland, and… more»

Camper Special? 1956 Studebaker Transtar

Usually, when one thinks of Studebaker, thoughts of an Avanti or a ’50/’51 bullet-nose come to mind. But Studebaker was much more than just those memorable models. They actually had a rather robust pickup truck business at one time…. more»

19K Miles? 1965 Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan

Wow! I don’t usually start out with the word wow but, wow! This 1965 Studebaker Daytona Sports Sedan is listed here on eBay in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, there is no reserve and the current bid price is $14,965. For the… more»

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»

Barn Find 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

This is about the cleanest barn find that I have seen in a while, I wish we had a photo of it when it was appropriately dusty. It’s gorgeous and clean and looking sharp for being almost six decades… more»

Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo

Mention Studebaker and the year 1963, in the same breath, and most will assume that you’re talking about the end for the South Bend, Indiana-based, manufacture of cars and wheeled vehicles that dated back to the Conestoga wagon era…. more»

Affordable Classic? 1960 Studebaker Lark VI

Sometimes it seems like an impossible mission. Some enthusiasts wish to park a classic in their garage but finding an affordable option that doesn’t require significant work can be the equivalent of spotting an automotive unicorn. For someone searching… more»

Bullet Nose Project: 1951 Studebaker Champion Convertible

The 1950-51 Studebakers were known as “bullet noses” for their unique front-end styling. There were three sizes of the cars, beginning with the Champion (first on a 113-wheelbase, then 115) and the Commander and Land Cruiser were bigger. The… more»

More Than 150 Cars! 2021 Lucky Fall Classic

Every year, Lucky Collector Car Auctions hosts an online auction for a variety of classic as well as more recent cars, trucks, motorcycles, other vehicles, and related memorabilia. This year, there are at least 150 cars and trucks on… more»

Take Your Pick: Studebaker Assortment

Located in a field near Greenville, North Carolina lies a “collection” of Studebaker cars and one truck. They’re all from the 1950s and 1960s and how they came together here isn’t known. They’ve been sitting outside since they were… more»

Project Or Parts? 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1

When vehicle manufacturers collapse under a mountain of debt, they generally bow out with a pitiful whimper. Few people see them go, and few seem to mourn them. Studebaker was slightly different. Even though the company was on its… more»

Stored 37 Years: 1965 Studebaker Daytona

The 1960s started with optimism at Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In 1959, the company had launched its new compact, the Lark, and it was selling well. But as the new decade unfolded, competition would soon displace the Lark as a leader… more»

Too Little, Too Late: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

To many, the short-lived original Avanti was one of the most unique cars of its time. It was a personal luxury automobile with a fiberglass body that was rushed into production for 1963-64 to help save Studebaker – which… more»

Supercharged! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

The Golden Hawk is a 2-door personal luxury hardtop coupe built by Studebaker Corp. between 1956-58. It was one of several iterations of the Hawk series that were around from 1953 and the end of Studebaker production in South… more»

Special Delivery: 1962 Studebaker Zip Van

Being a former letter carrier myself, I have a special place in my heart for the truly bizarre–but loveable–methods of locomotion employed by the United States Postal Service. I was born some three decades after this was built, so… more»

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