Like American Motors, Studebaker always seemed to be in catch-up mode in the auto business. And that was true in the truck market, as well. Despite that the acquisition cost was low when new, Studebaker only sold about 6,600… more»
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Only 11k Miles! 1963 Studebaker Lark Cruiser
1959 was a year of change for Studebaker-Packard Corp. First, the storied Packard brand – which had been around since 1899 — was gone. And second, the new Studebaker Lark compact was born. It would be the sales shot… more»
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Spotlessly Clean: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk represented an upgrade to the original Hawk design that first appeared in 1956. It was sold between 1962 and 1964, although the last GT Hawk rolled off the South Bend, Indiana, production line in… more»
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Sliding Roof Wagon: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Vehicle manufacturers during the 1960s and 1970s made some genuine attempts to attract potential buyers to their station wagon offerings. Nowhere is this more graphically demonstrated than with wagons like this 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire. It not only features… more»
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Nebraska Auction: Collection of Cars, Trucks & Tractors
There’s this fellow named Richard Schulz. He must have loved cars, trucks, and farm equipment a lot because he managed to assemble a collection of more than 200 of them over the years. All brands and styles, although he… more»
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Charity Auction: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The old “what if” game. What if Studebaker had come out with the Avanti sooner than they did? What if Studebaker’s finances had been better than they were? What if Studebaker hadn’t closed its South Bend factory at the… more»
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Huge Stash Of Classic Cars & Parts Uncovered!
AAR Auctions (short for Absolute Auction & Realty) is conducting a liquidation of an extensive collection of vehicles and parts. There are more than 85 cars in the auction! Some are complete and some are barely recognizable. Some of… more»
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24K Miles: 1990 Avanti Touring Sedan
UPDATE 7/28/2020 – We featured this Avanti back in February when it was listed on eBay. At the time it was residing in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s now in San Diego, California with a $26,000 asking price! You can find… more»
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Original R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Automotive history is littered with “what ifs.” For example, what if Studebaker hadn’t gone bankrupt? What would the ultimate iteration of the Avanti have been like? Sadly, these are questions that can never be answered. This 1963 Avanti has… more»
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Rough R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti 4-Speed
This is definitely a car we don’t see pop up for sale in project-grade condition every day, and it fits the description perfectly of diamond in the rough. It’s a desirable 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2, equipped with the rare… more»
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The Champ: 1962 Studebaker Champ Spaceside
Certainly ranking as one of the most unusual-looking pickups to come from a US manufacturer since even before Tesla’s Cybertruck, this 1962 Studebaker Champ Spaceside pickup looks like a winner. And it’s a fraction of the price as the… more»
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Priced Right? 1962 Studebaker 4 Speed GT Hawk
This is hardly the first Studebaker to be covered here on Barn Finds and I’m certain that it won’t be the last. Studebaker was a bit of a “go your own way” auto manufacturer and their products were varied… more»
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Classified Find: 1951 Studebaker 2R6-12 Pickup
When it was launched, the Studebaker “2R” Series Pickup broke new ground in styling. This was one of the first pickups that didn’t include running boards and was also one of the first with a double-skinned bed. This 1951… more»
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Rare Retractable Roof: 1964 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire
Merriam-Webster defines a Lark as either: A chiefly Old World ground-dwelling songbird or, A source of, or quest for amusement or adventure. My thought is Studebaker’s intention was the latter definition and not the former. Especially when you consider… more»
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Bullet Nose: 1950 Studebaker Commander Convertible
Claimed to be a class winner in the 1970s and later an award winner, this 1950 Studebaker Commander convertible has been in storage since the early 1980s. Sent to us by an anonymous Barn Finds reader, this Commander can… more»
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Ready To Go: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
In an ideal world, manufacturers like Studebaker would have survived and prospered. This was a company that was not only willing to push the boundaries with daring and exciting offerings but had its fair share of lateral thinkers with… more»
