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Studebaker
May 3, 2018 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Winged Wonder: 1960 Studebaker Hawk
I always wonder how many Barn Finds readers were even born by the time that most of the vehicles shown here were made. I would guess that maybe less than half of you were born by 1960 and most… more»
Apr 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Crazy Custom Convertible: 1951 Studebaker
This one is a head-scratcher. I can’t quite figure out which parts of this custom 1951 Studebaker are from a 1951 Studebaker and which parts are fabricated. Maybe that’s how the designer intended it to be. This crazy custom… more»
Apr 22, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Accident Victim: New Mexico Barn Find Avanti II
Avantis are a curious car, with different generations representing another chapter the model’s tumultous history. The genuine, Studebaker-built early cars perhaps carry the most prestige, as later models were built by a variety of ownership groups with increasingly ordinary… more»
Apr 20, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 23 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1951 Studebaker Champion
Update 4/25/2018 – We just heard from Casey. The Studebaker is officially sold and will be heading off to its new owner soon. Our congratulations to both parties and we hope the new owner will keep us updated! From… more»
Apr 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
All Hail the 1937 Studebaker Dictator Coupe
Update 4/17/2018 – We accidentally doubled up on this one. Since both Todd and Brian did such great jobs writing it up, we decided to publish both of their posts. So if you’d like to see Brian’s take on… more»
Art Deco Original: 1937 Studebaker Dictator
Update 4/17/2018 – We accidentally doubled up on this one. Since Brian and Todd both did such great jobs writing it up, we decided to publish both of their write-ups. So if you’d like to see Todd’s take on… more»
Apr 15, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Tall Hauler: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Stupid refrigerator, how am I supposed to bring this thing home, and I’m not paying to have it delivered! No worries, this 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire is your answer. Or, it will be after a few weekends (weeks/months) of work…. more»
Apr 15, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Bluegrass Connection: Dr. Stanley’s 1964 Avanti
This 1964 Studebaker Avanti is a desirable early generation car that was unfortunately torn down for a restoration that never began. The coupe has a mild celebrity connection, at one time belogning to Dr. Ralph Stanley, a well-known bluegrass… more»
Apr 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 84 Comments
1 of 159 Made: 1958 Packard Wagon
With only 159 of these 1958 Packard Wagons produced in the company’s last year, they’re the definition of rare. They’re also slightly awkward and/or ungainly, scale-wise, which makes me like them even more. This example is listed on eBay in… more»
Mar 23, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ivy League 1.5 Ton: 1946 Studebaker M16
They say that nature will find a way, and it certainly did with this 1946-ish Studebaker M16 1.5 ton box truck. Ivy has latched on to, and grown all over, this classic and stylish box truck. The steel box… more»
Mar 11, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
128 Original Documented Kiwi Miles! 1958 Studebaker Champion
No, that’s not a typo, and yes, it’s very well documented. This right hand drive 1958 Studebaker Champion comes with quite a story! Thanks to Barn Finds reader Brent for sending us this fabulous survivor from Auckland, New Zealand. It’s… more»
Mar 6, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Weathered Bird: 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk
Most things Studebaker are pretty cool, but I fell in love with the Gran Turismo Hawk when I saw one for sale in high school. It wasn’t meant to be, but I’ve wanted one ever since! They are pretty uncommon,… more»
Mar 2, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Original Owner (Really!): R-2 Supercharged 1963 Studebaker Avanti
While I see a lot of “one-owner” ads that are really “one-owner + one or two flipper” ads, this 1963 R-2 Studebaker Avanti really is a one-owner car; the seller and his new wife bought the car on August… more»
Feb 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
War Era Delivery: 1946 Studebaker Step Van
Chevrolet, Ford, and Divco all offered great step vans that we have seen, but what about a Studebaker Step Van? Rather uncommon, but in great shape, this ‘Stude is not currently running, but is certainly a worthwhile project. Described… more»
Feb 18, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Built for Snow: Studebaker M29 Weasel
It’s incredible to think about how many innovations were born from the war effort. Although the costs of these developments were high, it led to products and processes that shaped our country as we know it today. For instance,… more»
