Muppet Movie - 1951 Studebaker Commander

The Studebaker National Museum is looking to raise $40,000 to restore one of the 1951 Studebaker Commanders used in the Muppet Movie. Here's a fun clip of the car in action.

History of Suicide Doors - 1951 Studebaker Commander

A great explanation of why "suicide doors" were invented.

"These front suicide doors were a common practice from the late 1920s and into the 1930s. My 1931 Hupmobile four-door had these doors, and my dad's 1951 Studebaker Commander had the rear suicide doors."

Read the full article here.

Karel Staple Chapter Meet-Up - Harry's Hof Brau

There were some new (to me), great cars at the Karel Staple Chapter of the SDC meet-up today. Here are pics of:

- 1951 Studebaker Commander
- 1963 Studebaker Avanti
- 1964 Studebaker Cruiser
- and a great Studebaker Power Hawk

California Automobile Museum Swap Meet - Studebakers for Sale

Two intriguing "For Sale" ads at the Cruisin' News booth at the California Automobile Museum swap meet today: one for a 1951 Studebaker Commander Coupe, and the other for a 1963 Studebaker Lark. Both look like interesting cars.

Click on the ads below for contact info.