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»
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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»
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»
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»
Project Or Parts? 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
Affordable project cars will generally involve a trade-off for potential buyers. An owner might offer a classic at a rock-bottom price, but the lower the price, the more work the buyer will generally face to whip that car back… more»
1 of 110: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona R2
Even though Studebaker’s finances were growing thin by the 1960s, they still developed some great cars before ceasing operations in 1966. The Avanti and the Gran Turismo are two examples. Add to this list would be the supercharged Lark… more»
Known History: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1
Sometimes buying a classic car can involve taking a leap of faith, but when you can trace the history of that car from day one, the process can be far less stressful. That is the case with this 1964… more»
















