Studebaker’s big cars, the stately Commander and President, remained in the lineup through 1942. But when production resumed after World War II, everything changed. Continue reading
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Tougher Than The Job: 1960-64 Studebaker Champ
In 1960, Studbaker made one final run at the pickup truck market with the Champ, which borrowed its styling and much of its sheet metal from the Lark compact. Continue reading
Studebaker’s Little Aristocrat: The 1927-1930 Erskine
Studebaker attempted to take on the low-priced field in 1927 with the Erskine, which the company billed as The Little Aristocrat. Continue reading
The Next Look in Cars: 1950-51 Aero Nose Studebaker
Studebaker predicted that its 1950-51 Aero Nose models were the future of automotive styling, but the trend stuck for only two short years. Continue reading
Reboot at Studebaker: The 1962 Lark
For 1962, Studebaker once again restyled its aging product line and sent it out to do battle against the Detroit three. Continue reading
The Birth of the Studebaker Avanti
While the Studebaker Avanti is celebrated as a masterpiece in American design today, it was the product of a rush job by an automaker that was almost out of business. Continue reading
New Day at Studebaker: the 1939 Champion
Intended to serve as a junior model, the Champion set the course for the Studebaker Corporation for years to come. Continue reading