Studebaker Discontinues US Production

"After serving the transportation needs of America for more than 114 years, Studebaker has discontinued the manufacture of automobiles."

"Because it is, and always has been, a fine car, we are confident that you will continue to receive a full measure of value from your Studebaker."

Read the full article on Google.

Stude-amino - Project Car Hell

Whoa. "A 1946 Studebaker Truck tilt front end and a Dodge dually truck bed with a 1950 Studebaker Champion body in between."

View the Stude-amino on Jalopnik.

Purple Studebaker Hawk

This stunning Hawk was on display in Fair Oaks, CA a few weeks ago. I think that the two-tone looks great. Thanks to @gregoryries for the photograph.

1951 Studebaker Champion - Turning Wheels

Congratulations to Karel Staple Chapter member and newsletter EIC Jon Stalnaker on the inclusion of his 1951 Studebaker Champion 4-door in the May 2011 issue of Turning Wheels. In the article, Jon details his '51's journey from rust to radical.

Here are a few pics.

Studebaker Factory Demolition Begins

South Bend moves on ...

"The city [of South Bend] recently started above ground demolitions at the remnants of Studebaker Factory site on Sample Street and Franklin Street and plans to have them complete by February. Turning the 83 acres of this land into Ignition Park, a place where many hope South Bend's brightest technological companies will work to produce even more cutting edge technology."

Read the full article.

Studebaker Meet - April 2011 - Sacramento

There was a great crowd at the April '11 Karel Staple Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club group meet. Here are a few pics:

Studebaker Meet - April 2011 - More Photography

More pics from today's meet.

Rare Studebaker Provincial Station Wagon

The June 2011 issue of Hemmings Classic Car has a nice several page feature about the Studebaker Provincial Station Wagon. A snippet of the article is below. Check out the June issue of HCC for more details.

Sacramento Swap Meet - April 2011 - Hudson Hornet

Quick digression: here's a great Hudson Hornet spotted in the parking lot of the April 2011 Sacramento Swap Meet. I really like the badging and branding on these Hornets.