After the merger between Studebaker and Packard in the mid-1950s proved to be a dud, the company needed a new product savior. That turned out to be the Lark compact, which generated extra sales going into the 1960s. The… more»
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Original Paint: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Many enthusiasts place great importance on originality and a known ownership history when hunting for a classic to park in their garage. If you harbor those feelings, you may find this 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk very attractive. The… more»
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1 of 281: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R2
In the early 1960s, Studebaker was looking for another new product to save the day. The compact Lark came along in 1959 and staved off the wolves until a flood of Detroit competition soon arrived. The Avanti was conceived… more»
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Rare 1966 Studebaker Daytona V8 Sports Sedan
It’s hard to pinpoint the moment in time when you could see the end was coming for Studebaker Corp. Most would say that happened in December 1963 when they announced an end to all U.S. production. They would soldier… more»
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Droptop Driver: 1962 Studebaker Lark Regal Convertible
It’s a good problem to have, but there are simply too many cars in the world that I like. In idle conversation with my lovely bride, I’ve often floated the idea of keeping one car “in rotation,” or in… more»
Factory Supercharged: 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker introduced a series of sporty coupes (with and without door pillars) in 1956. Over nine model years, there would be eight iterations, all with “Hawk” as part of the names. The 1956 to 1958 Golden Hawks may have… more»
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Original Chevy V8: 1965 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker’s fortunes in the 1960s were always in question after the popular compact Lark saw its sales drop. That’s because a flood of competition entered the smaller-car U.S. market. But the end of the line came closer in 1964… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Find: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Here’s a rare chance to own one of the most unique American performance cars of the 1960s, a 1963 Studebaker Avanti, now up for sale here on eBay. Finished in gold with a tan interior, this early Avanti is… more»
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Pair of Projects: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawks
The first iteration of the Studebaker Hawk arrived in 1956, and no less than eight versions were around through 1964. The last edition (1962 to 1964) was the Gran Turismo Hawk, abbreviated to the GT Hawk, the most elegant… more»
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Estate Find Restomod: 1970 Studebaker Avanti II
It’s hard to be a fan of classic cars and not find yourself rooting for the Avanti. A story that seemingly makes no sense – especially in today’s environment of hostile takeovers by private equity firms that gut good… more»
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Mostly Original 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
In its August 1957 road test of the Studebaker Golden Hawk, Motor Life magazine said it was a “compromise car,” but that was in no way a slight on the South Bend sportster; instead, it was intended to be complimentary, as… more»
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All Original? 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
I’ve always appreciated when a carmaker appreciates their own product. A few modern automakers still seem to get it: Jeep hides “Easter Eggs,” little reminders all over their various models about Jeep’s rich history. You can hardly look at… more»
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As Good as a Studebaker? 1978 Avanti II
The original Studebaker Avanti was a personal luxury car that the troubled company could only afford to keep on the payroll for two model years (1963 and 1964). But a pair of Stude dealers felt the car deserved a… more»
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True Barn Find! 1955 Studebaker Champion
This former “98 point show car” collected dust in a garage and now stands ready for a second or third life with a new owner. The 1955 Studebaker Champion coupe’s second owner offers this Auburn, Georgia classic here on… more»
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One Mixed Up 1954 Studebaker Commander
Yes, it’s confusing and I’m confused. The listing tells us that this car is a 1954 Studebaker Commander, but then elaborates further and states that it’s a Golden Hawk with a Commander front clip substituted for the original piece…. more»
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1 of 286: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Drop-Top
Tough times caught up with Studebaker Corp. in 1964 when the company ceased automobile production in South Bend, Indiana, where they had been a fixture for 112 years. That left them to soldier on in Canada for another two… more»
