Studebaker

Round Headlight Survivor: 1964 Studebaker Avanti

If you’re going to buy an Avanti, a first-generation model built by Studebaker with the round headlights is one to shop for. I’ve got nothing against the later models, but the Avanti line went through so many transformations and… more»

No Reserve: 1953 Studebaker Champion

You really have to love No Reserve auctions, because these open up the possibility of securing a project car for a fairly affordable price. The owner of this 1953 Studebaker Champion Hardtop purchased the vehicle from an estate sale,… more»

Faded Hawk: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk

I’m trying to not go down the road of talking about the patina, or worn-paint, or whatever the current term is for the finish on this 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, but it’s hard not to. This looks like one… more»

Supercharged Stick Shift: 1964 Studebaker Avanti

When it comes to collecting Avantis, most enthusiasts would lean towards the first run of cars built by Studebaker. Coupled with that is the option to check the box for the factory supercharger, and for the trifecta, to find… more»

1939 Studebaker Coupe Express Project

While not an absolute first, the 1937-39 Studebaker Coupe Express was one of the first pickups to be car-based; like the much later El Camino and Ranchero and in a similar fashion to Australian “utes”, a pickup bed was grafted… more»

Closing In On A Century: 1924 Studebaker Light-Six

I get a laugh sometimes when reviewing postings of cars that are for sale. It can be something as simple as just the plain, unvarnished truth or the turn of a word and how it is used. For example,… more»

Rare Roadster: 1932 Studebaker Rockne 65

This is one of the most interesting vehicles that I have seen or researched at any length in a long time. This 1932 Studebaker Rockne 65, or 1932 Rockne 65, has been customized at some point in its history… more»

Amazingly Diverse Studebaker Collection!

If you are a Studebaker enthusiast or you’ve always wanted an instant collection of diverse Studes, check out this sale! There’s something for everyone in this collection with three sedans, a wagon, and a pickup. They can be found here… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1948 Studebaker Champion Convertible

From The Seller: I acquired this car as a birthday gift on my 30th. That was 42 years ago! It has never been restored. It was driven into dry storage at that time, I moved 30 years ago and… more»

BF AUCTION: 1958 Studebaker Scotsman Pickup

Now, this is a find you don’t come across often! In the late ’50s, Studebaker offered a wide range of vehicles, including a new, for ’58, low budget model known as the Scotsman. You most likely think of the… more»

Freshly Rebuilt Engine: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk retains its barn find look, but under the skin, it is one healthy car. The next owner could choose to undertake a cosmetic restoration, or they could just choose to drive it as it… more»

Parked in ’56? 1948 Studebaker M5

We recently featured a 1946 Studebaker truck here on Barn Finds. That particular truck was a long-box heavy-duty M15 version. This one is the more desirable short box M5 and is almost identical to the one I wrote about… more»

3-Speed Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon

This 1957 Packard Clipper wagon is sharp. It has sharp styling, sharp angles, sharp Dagmars, and once it’s restored it’ll have a sharp price. The seller is asking $12,500 and it can be found here on craigslist in, as… more»

37K Mile Barn Find: 1962 Studebaker Lark

I hope that this one doesn’t fall down the rabbit hole of having “two too many doors” because this 1962 Studebaker Lark is sure in beautiful condition. It can be found here on eBay in Grand Island, Nebraska, a… more»

Runs and Drives: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

With the company on its financial knees, 1962 was a strange time for Studebaker to introduce a premium model such as the Avanti. The fact that it remained in production as a Studebaker for little more than 18-months was… more»

Clean Survivor: 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

By 1964, Studebaker was in a situation where they were in dire financial straits and living on borrowed time. One of the casualties of an attempt to rationalize production was the closing of their South Bend, Indiana, manufacturing plant… more»

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