I’m often drawn to cars and trucks from some of the less popular American automakers. I’d primarily contribute that to my affinity for the less common, but I maintain they have appeal otherwise. This 1962 Studebaker Champ, for example,… more»
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Wine Country Barn Find: 1958 Packard 58L Coupe
As one of a reported 675 hardtop coupes made in Packard’s last year – or, Studebaker-Packard’s last year- this 1958 Packard Series 58L was one of three body styles with the 58L series designation, with a four-door sedan and… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1939 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was an all-new car in 1939, one of the few times that Studebaker designed something that didn’t have to be built from the existing parts bin. It was the entry-level companion to the better-trimmed Commander. This nice… more»
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Packardbaker? Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon
It would be fairly easy to write a few pages just about the Packard and Studebaker merger, an event that took place in 1954 that most auto enthusiasts don’t seem to have a lot of favorable memories of. Some… more»
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Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»
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Fire Victim: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Considering there were only about 4,600 Studebaker Avanti’s built in the car’s brief lifespan, they’re a treat when you see one today. Except when they’ve had the misfortune that befell this 1963 edition. Something caught fire under the hood… more»
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Never Restored: 1954 Studebaker Champion
It isn’t unusual to find an older classic car that managed to survive more than six decades unrestored. However, finding one in that state that has been part of the same family since Day One is far rarer. That… more»
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Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the many derivatives of the Studebaker Starliner, craftily styled by Raymond Loewy. What set it apart from the other Hawks (that were around through 1964) was that it was the only year… more»
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289/5-Speed: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1
When an automobile manufacturer is on its financial knees, the sensible strategy would be to release an affordable model which would sell in significant numbers to boost revenue. However, Studebaker wasn’t your average company. The fact we’re talking about… more»
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Chopped Custom! 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
With a chopped top, chopped up floor boards, and ’80s turbine wheels, this winged beast seeks a new owner with the vision and economic fortitude to power this (presumably) one-of-a-kind custom over the finish line. The top chop on… more»
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A Spartan Survivor: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman
Here’s a rare one. Studebaker only offered the low-priced, spartan Scotsman pickup for two model years: 1958 and 1959. And this one can be put in the survivor category, plus it’s been owned by one family for 63 years… more»
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Twin Fin Finale: 1958 Packard Hardtop Coupe
Of all the independent automakers, Packard was the company we all wish could have made it. After decades of producing some of the finest automobiles the world has ever seen, the beleaguered company was purchased by Studebaker and suffered… more»
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Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
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Grab Bag of Non-Running Projects
Sometimes you have to thin the herd. And that’s what it appears a collector is doing in Roanoke, Virginia, eliminating some of the cars in the fold. There are some other vehicles there, but since the seller says none… more»
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Packard V8! 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was the first in a line of several “Hawk” branded automobiles that Studebaker-Packard produced between 1956 and 1964. The 1956 edition would be the most unique as it was the only year that a Packard V8… more»
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V8 With Overdrive! 1958 Studebaker Transtar
In the 1950s and 1960s, Studebaker had a smaller presence in the truck market than its major competitors. From 1956 through 1963 (skipping 1959), Studebaker sold ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton pickups under the Transtar nameplate through 1958. The roots… more»
