Taken October 16, 1951, I was surprised to learn that these vans were designed by Raymond Loewy (1953 Studebaker Starlight and Starliners, Studebaker Avanti), and available in multiple forms from 1938 until 1975. The chassis
These pictures were taken by friend Victor E. Thanks Victor!
1951 Chevy truck body on a modern Chevy S 10 chassis, like many custom trucks seem to be.
I captured these shots at last year’s Lone Star Roundup, coming April 17 & 18 — the highpoint of my car year. Don’t miss it.
Two sparkling Studebakers at the Long Center at Lady Bird Lake, a 1952 Studebaker Commander Coupe and a 1951 Studebaker Business Coupe. This dazzling Motostalgia auction was presented by Motoreum, linked at right.
The Land Cruiser was the top of the line, sporting a new, modern, 232 cu. in. OHV V-8 with 120 horsepower turning a new three speed Automatic Drive transmission. They sold well at $2289.
Wayne Graefen, a friend and subscriber, corrected my identification. I labelled it a Ford. Thanks Wayne. He adds that it has a 1954 Chevy grill.
