Tag: Studebaker

Last Saturday’s Auction: Two Studebakers
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.

1951 Studebaker Land Cruiser in Central East Austin
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.

1979 Avanti II for Sale in East Austin
Spotted this rare car on my way to Manor, the Avanti IIs were built by ex-Studebaker dealers after Studebaker’s demise. Has a Chevy 350 cu. in. V8 and ran several months ago. Owner wants about $9000.

Combat-Ready 1950 Studebaker Coupe at Lonestar Round Up
Similar to another 1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe customized to resemble a WWII Lockheed P-38 Lightning plane.

1949 Studebaker Pickup in Taylor, TX
This was my favorite truck as a kid. Here is a history of Studebaker trucks.

1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk in East Austin
One of many variations on one of the sweetest body designs ever, the 1953 Starliner/Starlight designed by Robert E. Bourke at the Raymond Loewy studios, nicknamed the Loewy coupes. For the Hawk series, 1956 to 1964,