In 1961, Studebaker executives had high hopes that the developing Avanti personal luxury car would help save the company. But they didn’t build enough of them before Studebaker ceased U.S. operations two years later, so the new car didn’t… more»
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Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Bargain Bird: 1963 Studebaker Lark
Studebaker was struggling to survive in the early 1960s – a form of déjà vu all over again. The company had escaped financial ruin only a few years earlier when it merged with Packard. Well-heeled competitors Ford and Chevy… more»
Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ready to Roll: 1934 Studebaker Dictator
It is often said that timing is everything, which was undoubtedly the case with the Studebaker Dictator. When the company introduced the badge in 1927, the name had no negative connotations. By the time they pensioned it off in… more»
Jan 17, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker’s history in the auto business is full of “what ifs”. For example, what if they never merged with Packard in the 1950s? Or what if the Avanti sold enough copies to help prevent the closing of U.S. manufacturing… more»
Dec 5, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One-Year-Only: 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk
Between 1956 and 1964, there were no less than eight variants of the Hawk series, including one short-lived example badged as a Packard. The Sky Hawk was a one-year-only edition (1956), a 2-door pillarless hardtop that resembled the Golden… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1960 Studebaker Hawk 289 V8
Studebaker was producing a stew of Hawks starting in the mid-1950s: the Flight Hawk, Sky Hawk, Power Hawk, Silver Hawk, and Golden Hawk offered differences in trim and power to discerning buyers. By 1960, the Hawk line boiled down… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cobbled Carrier: 1964 Studebaker Champ
By 1960, Studebaker’s pickups were long overdue for an update. But in typical Studebaker fashion, the budget was slim to get the job done. So, they borrowed from the existing parts bin, the new Lark compact auto, and even… more»
Nov 29, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
The Avanti Lived On! 1980 Avanti II
When Studebaker ended U.S. production of its automobiles in late 1963, the short-lived Avanti touring car would be one of the casualties. But only for a short time. Two Stude dealers bought the name and equipment to continue making… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Time Capsule: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The 1963 Studebaker Avanti offered here on eBay is a gently worn example with substantial survivor credentials. The car is bid to $14,100, reserve not met, and it can be driven a short distance away from its home in… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mystery Machine: 1963 Studebaker R2
When a vehicle manufacturer is teetering on the brink of financial oblivion, the most sensible approach is introducing a model designed to sell in high numbers with a reasonable profit margin to improve the bottom line. A less conventional… more»
Nov 19, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Studebaker had high hopes for the luxurious and sporty Avanti when it was introduced in the Fall of 1962. The automobile went from a concept on a cocktail napkin to a production car in less than 18 months, pretty… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Former Race Car: 1953 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker introduced a new 2-door body style in 1953. Dubbed the “Loewy coupes” after designer Raymond Loewy, they would serve the company for the next 11 years in one form or another, perhaps the most beautiful cars that Studebaker… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Winter Project: 1962 Studebaker Champ
I’m often drawn to cars and trucks from some of the less popular American automakers. I’d primarily contribute that to my affinity for the less common, but I maintain they have appeal otherwise. This 1962 Studebaker Champ, for example,… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Wine Country Barn Find: 1958 Packard 58L Coupe
As one of a reported 675 hardtop coupes made in Packard’s last year – or, Studebaker-Packard’s last year- this 1958 Packard Series 58L was one of three body styles with the 58L series designation, with a four-door sedan and… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
42k Mile Survivor: 1939 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was an all-new car in 1939, one of the few times that Studebaker designed something that didn’t have to be built from the existing parts bin. It was the entry-level companion to the better-trimmed Commander. This nice… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Packardbaker? Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon
It would be fairly easy to write a few pages just about the Packard and Studebaker merger, an event that took place in 1954 that most auto enthusiasts don’t seem to have a lot of favorable memories of. Some… more»
