Timing is everything. And when Studebaker unveiled its somewhat radically-restyled 1947 models on April 30, 1946, it became the first new postwar car from a major U.S. automaker. Yes, little old Studebaker beat the mighty Big Three by a… more»
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Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
300-mph Bonneville Salt Racer: 1953 Studebaker
This car is a champion, in more ways than one. It’s a heavily modified 1953 Studebaker Champion and it regularly set records at over 200 mph on the salt flats in Bonneville. Now the heavily patinaed coupe, dripping with… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Afterlife Car: 1983 Avanti II
Few automobiles have had the afterlife story of the Studebaker Avanti. After failing in 1963-64 due to the weak finances of its parent, the car was resurrected in 1965 and would stick around in some fashion until 2006. This… more»
May 27, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1955 Studebaker Commander: Almost Runs
The beautiful design of the 1953 Starliner 2-door hardtop would inspire more than a decade of other sleek Studebaker products, including the venerable Hawk. This ’55 Commander has a sound body and paint, needs some interior work, and is… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Museum Piece? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker got a reprieve in the late 1950s with the compact Lark. That little car breathed life temporarily back into a company that suffered greatly from its merger with Packard. By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s fortunes were beginning to… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1964 Studebaker Commander
“Family cars built to Studebaker’s high quality standards, yet priced with budgets in mind!” That’s a line from a brochure describing the newly-revised Studebaker models: the Lark Challenger and Commander. This 1964 Studebaker Commander can be found posted here… more»
Apr 16, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Worth The Money? 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
It is often considered that classic cars have two values. There is what the market determines the vehicle is worth, and then there’s the buyer’s expectation. This 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk fits into the second category, and since it… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2 of 1: Pair of 1961 Studebaker Hawks
Famed stylist Raymond Loewy did a refresh of the Starliner coupe and came up with the Hawk series beginning in 1956. For the next eight years, some variants of a Studebaker automobile would carry the Hawk name. Production of… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Make Tracks: 1942 Studebaker Weasel
As WWII became a certainty, the world shifted to war-time manufacturing. Factories – no matter what their product – were pressed into service making munitions and military vehicles. Studebaker contributed to the effort, making cargo trucks, engines, and the… more»
Mar 7, 2023 • Auctions • 26 Comments
BF Auction: 1962 Studebaker Lark
It is generally acknowledged that “The Big Three” have tended to be the market leaders with new and innovative models released for the North American market. However, they have sometimes had to play second fiddle to a motoring minnow… more»
Feb 26, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
20 Classic Cars – Variety of Makes and Models
Here’s another of those situations where a seller has a variety of cars to sell, in this case, the oldest one is from 1927, and the newest is 2000. You pick the make and there’s a chance it’s in… more»
Feb 25, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Running Project: 1973 Avanti II
Seldom do automobiles get a second life, but the Studebaker Avanti did. After the company’s demise, two former dealers bought sufficient initial Studebaker manufacturing capacity to keep the car going as the Avani II for many years to come…. more»
Feb 14, 2023 • Auctions • 29 Comments
BF Auction: 1956 Studebaker President
Automotive history is littered with manufacturers that collapsed for various reasons. For smaller American companies, the constant and unrelenting pressure from “The Big Three” sent many to the wall. One of the more notable was Studebaker. That was a… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sliding Roof! 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
In its waning years, what Studebaker didn’t have in terms of resources, it made up for in spirit. The company kept trying “new” things, like the Hawks in the 1950s and the Avanti in the 1960s. They also introduced… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1932 Studebaker Model 55 St. Regis Sedan Barn Find
This project car turns out to be a rare example, somewhat sought after by Studebaker fans. Here on eBay is a 1932 Studebaker Six Model 55 St. Regis two-door sedan for sale, bid to $11,999 with the reserve met…. more»
Jan 28, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Three For One Avanti Projects!
The Studebaker Avanti is one of those rare cars that had an afterlife in the wake of the company’s demise. The Avanti Motor Car Co. was formed in 1965 and would soldier on into the 21st Century, hand-building no… more»
