New Studebaker artwork was added to RedBubble.com by some of its 50,000 artist members. I posted previously about a few pieces of Studebaker art at Art.com, but there's a greater selection at RedBubble.com.
See artwork featuring Studebakers at RedBubble.com.
Carnut.com has pictures of every 1950 Studebaker car and truck model, as well as a few photographs of customized 1950 Studebaker exteriors and interiors.
Click on the "GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS" link for complete specifications for 1950-59 Studebakers.
See photographs of 1950 Studebaker cars and trucks here.
We ordered the material for our Studebaker Champion seats, carpet and door panels. Here's what we picked.
See the full selection Studebaker upholstery at Historic Automotive.
I had a good laugh at Ryan's comment in response to the Studebaker XUV image above. I can't say that I'm doing much to revive the Studebaker name aside from restoring our Champion and publishing this blog, but it seems that aside from the updated Avanti car, Avanti Motor Co. isn't conjuring the design inspiration of Loewy and Exner with their latest introductions. Sad.
See the image above and other "Studebakers" at Hemmings.com.
Looking for a NOS fuel gauge for a 1950 Studebaker Champion? Here is what you're looking for: PN #5261717.
I'm a sucker for packaging. Below is an envelope that came with some NOS, new old stock, parts from Studebakers West in Redwood City, California.
I love that Studebakers West felt compelled to include the NOS parts in their original parts envelope, and I particularly enjoy the handwritten notes.
I would give this Studebaker Champion serious consideration if I didn't already have an amazing 1950 Studebaker Champion 75 percent restored. Oh, how I wish for an extra $5,000 and another garage!
From Craig's List: "For sale is an awesome 1950 Studebaker. Runs perfect, all original, suicide doors, split windows. $5,000/OBO Call for info. Larry 831-345-1334."
It's rare to see a Studebaker on the streets of Sacramento, CA; much less a Studebaker "driver" parked on the streets of Midtown. Here's an exceptionally-maintained Avanti in "Saturn Firemist" as seen in the area near Lumens Light + Living.
Live in or near Sacramento and own a Studebaker? Send me a photograph of your Studebaker: jason [at] jasonmichaels (dot) com. I'll feature it here on Studebaker Guide.
Yatming is synonymous with die-cast 1:18 and 1:43 scale models of classic cars including Studebaker.
I am particularly pleased with this new release - a 1950 Studebaker Champion in dark blue. Nearly true to our original 1950 Studebaker Champion, "Doc." Unfortunately, no one seems to sell a 4-door sedan model.
For one-of-a-kind Studebaker models and Toys, head over to Shrock Brothers. For the collectible above, head over to Asheville Diecast, LLC.
There's something special about New Old Stock merchandise, also known as "NOS." NOS is merchandise that was manufactured long ago, but that’s never been used and is now being offered for sale.
We installed a NOS Studebaker Champion fuel gauge in our Champion. In addition to having a working fuel gauge, we now have the old gauge and the original box – which oozes history. You can envision boxes of Studebaker parts being packaged and shipped to dealerships across America.
Pictured above: NOS, Studebaker Champion Fuel Gauge, Part #526717
I read that a Studebaker Drivers Club member was going to crush a '50 Champion that was too far gone. The Stude's viable bits were available for sale, so I picked up a wiper knob and a Studebaker Philco Model S-5123 radio in non-working order. I plan to bring the radio to Ray's Auto Stereo in Sacramento, CA to see if they can revive the classic radio. Ray's specializes in 1930s and later classic radio restoration and repair.
If there's no way to bring the radio back to life, I'm going to strip out its innards and install an amp, speaker and MP3 jack - maintaining the original aesthetic while updating the radio for conventional use.
Photos from The Village Peddler of Hixton LLC.
Hemmings has a scan of a fascinating article about the rise and demise of Studebaker. It's a sad tale for us Studebaker fans, but definitely worth a read.
Read the article about Studebaker Corporation on Hemmings.com now.
There is an interesting blog post on Hemmings about the church-turned-Studebaker-dealer below.
"The church at 143 W. 48th St. just south of Central Park once housed the First Church of Christ, Scientist, but by 1908, when Bain took this photo, Studebaker (which began automotive production in 1902) had converted it into a garage."
See the Hemmings' Blog about this photo.
We made it big time. Doc was accepted into the Collectible Cars section of the New York Times website. Perhaps everyone's car gets accepted, we don't know, but the fact is that our famed Studebaker Champion lives on NYTimes.com.
See our Studebaker Champion on the New York Times website.
Below are a few new photographs of our beloved Studebaker Champion. 
My love of Studebaker was reignited by the Studebaker truck below. This Stude is parked in Curtis Park, Sacramento, 24/7. I've also seen its driver maneuvering it up Highway 80; it was a picturesque event with this old Stude breezing past farms and over the floodplain.
Studebaker inspiration
Our Studebaker Champion
Below are two Studebaker Champions and one Studebaker Commander for sale on Craig's List (California only) as of July 3, 2008; the ads were copied verbatim.
Make it an amazing Independence Day with an American-made Studebaker.
1950 Studebaker Champion Sedan
"This is a 1950 Bullet Nose Champion Sedan. They only made bullet nose Studebaker’s in 2 years – 1950 & 1951. It's original from the ground up with fairly new upholstery. Call: (707) 954-1459 or (707) 954-1460"
1951 Studebaker Starlight Coupe
"1951 Studebaker, Champion, Regal, Deluxe, Star Light, 5 Passenger Coupe, complete, original, running condition, Factory rated L Head Six, 26.5 MPG. standard 3 speed , gas saver over drive, unique A-1 factory air craft turret type rear windows, rare P-38 bullet nose model, minor surface rust, nice dash, instrument panel, factory P/B radio, bango crested,steering wheel, new carburetor, generator, battery, radiator, gas tank serviced, new fuel pump, H/D battery, 5 new premium radial w.s.w. tires, stainless steel wheel rings & factory caps, back up & front parking lights, factory under seat heater- climatetizer, H/D front coil springs, original steel out side visor, California pink title, original black non- opt plates, recent major tune up, needs brakes, paint & re-upholstery, many extras, factory memorabilia, color brochure, repair & owners manual.
California Gold Country 'Old School' History. Consider $ 5950 appreciating value, may take American, vintage, auto trade, can add cash. El Dorado California, 530-677-4125, E-mail: jcenter@sbcglobal.net. Information & pictures at web site: www.desertgold.com"
1950 Studebaker Commander Sedan
"1950 Studebaker Commander all original and complete. Straight body with a couple of dents. Original paint though rusty but no cancer. Motor runs good, straight six with a 3 spd trans with over drive. Car has all it's glass and suicide rear doors and straight bumpers. Clean title last licensed in 1986. Excellent car to restore or enjoy as is. If you love Studebakers you will want to look at this one, $4,500 OBO. Need to sell. For more info or to see, call 559-816-4000"
Below is a link to an amazing archive of magazine articles about the 1950 Studebaker Champion and 1950s Studebaker cars.
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