Loewy-owned Avanti Up for Auction in May

" 1972 Avanti II Coupe originally owned by Raymond Loewy, the father of industrial design who streamlined everything from Greyhound buses to toothbrushes, will cross the auction block in May.

Loewy designed the Avanti, a two-door four-seater which has a European feel with minimalist trim, for Studebaker in the early 1960s. It is one of the highlights of the Les Grandes Marques a Monaco sale by Bonhams in Monte Carlo on May 11.

Bonhams said in a statement that the car is expected to fetch a minimum of $46,120."

Read the full article here.

Everything for Sale - Even the Studebaker

"Seventy-eight-year-old Leonard Hall chuckles as he relates the saga of the 1950 Studebaker. As the oldest inanimate object on the lot, this car merits special mention. The red-rust four-door sedan has been sitting on the lot of Hall’s 2nd Hand Store in Central El Paso for 25 years. Like a loyal dog, it awaits its owner’s return ..."

Doesn't look like a '50 to me!

Read the full article here.

April 2011 Cruisin' News Magazine

The April 2011 Cruisin' News lists some great Studebakers for sale. Here's a '50 Champion bullet nose and a very nice '55 Commander 2-door hardtop. Pick up Cruisin' News for more listings and details.

Sacramento Swap Meet - April 2011

The April 2011 Sacramento Swap Meet was full of great parts and cars. I saw two 1950 Studebaker Champions and a blue Lark for sale. There was also a 1947 Dodge truck and some really nice gas pumps - love those Sinclair pumps.

1958 Packard Hawk - Rare - For Sale

Super-rare find! Love the catfish nose. :-)

"958, the last year of Packard production, brought forth approximately 588 of the fastest, sportiest, Packard-badged Studebakers. Essentially a luxurious version of the 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk 400, and powered with the same 289 V8 topped off with a McCulloch supercharger, the Packard Hawk's controversial styling may have been the reason only 588 were sold. Most of the Hawks were equipped with the Borg-Warner three-speed automatic transmission. This rare Hawk is one of approximately 28 produced with the B-W T85 3-speed w/overdrive manual transmission. There isn't enough to go around, don't let someone else beat you to this true collector car."

View the Packard Hawk listing on eBay.

1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe - $10,995

Is this car a steal? The price is very nice and the pictures are amazing. I realize that it's not a show car, but the resto. is really well done. I wonder what the undercarriage looks like.

See the full listing on Gateway Classic Cars dot com.

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.

1950 Studebaker For Sale - Vancouver, WA

Wow. This is a beauty for $10,500. It's not stock and not all elements are period correct, but you can drive it right off the showroom floor.

See this 1950 Studebaker on CraigsList.

1950 Studebaker Commander for Sale

I'm not sure that I should be sharing this news... I covet this car.

The 1950 Studebaker Commander - a registered "historic vehicle" - is now for sale by the California Automobile Museum.

For more information, contact http://californiaautomuseum.com/.

Beautiful 1950 Studebaker Champion for Sale

There's a really beautiful 1950 Studebaker Champion for sale in the Louisville, KY area. Verified by several members of the Studebaker Drivers Club.

Contact: Studebaker50Champ@bellsouth.net or call 502.767.7773 before 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

See more pictures here.

Studebaker Commander For Sale

This Studebaker Commander is for sale on eBay, and while I would never buy a car sight unseen, this vehicle looks amazing.

1958 Packard Hawk - Studebaker Hawk - $74,000

From the NY Times Automobile section:

"The Packards of 1958 were simply Studebakers dolled up with some horribly contrived styling touches. In the case of the Hawk, the pretty Studebaker grille was replaced by a low, wide fiberglass intake that made the front end look like a catfish. The rear deck had an embossed fake spare tire, and the pièce de résistance was a padded leather armrest on the outside of the door, exposed to the elements."

And I ask, "Isn't being a Studebaker remarkable enough?" ;)

See the full article about the 1958 Packard Hawk at NY Times.com.

1955 Studebaker Commander - For Sale

Wow. Check out this beauty. A "1955 Studebaker fully restored. One year only model. Beautiful condition. Under 60,000 original miles. Call Mike for details. 805-260-2260. $13,000"

For more pictures of this 1955 Studebaker Commander.

Studebaker Champion for Sale - $5,000 - July 18, 2008

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."

Studebakers For Sale on Craig's List

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"