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studebaker Archive
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Curbside Classic: 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser – On Top Of The World
Posted on July 24, 2020 | 72 Comments(first posted 5/31/2011) 1949 marked a special time in Studebaker’s history. That was the year that Studebaker Corporation was at its peak in profitability, with a net of over […] -
Automotive History: The Studebaker V8 Engine – Punching Below Its Weight
Posted on March 30, 2020 | 110 Comments(updated 11/9/2023) In 1951, plucky little Studebaker introduced its new ohv V8 engine, only two years behind the groundbreaking 1949 Cadillac and Oldsmobile V8s, and several years ahead of other […] -
Curbside Classic: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk – It’s a Sign
Posted on January 4, 2020 | 32 Comments(first posted 11/1/2013) I realized I needed to do something with a ’56 Golden Hawk I shot over a year ago. Yes, folks, here indeed was a sign to […] -
Curbside Classic: 1949 Studebaker 2R-5 – Two All-New Trucks In One (Studebaker’s First And Last)
Posted on October 31, 2019 | 21 CommentsHow is it possible that out of all the Studebakers we have featured here (as well as all of the old trucks of all kinds) we have never pointed the […] -
CC Outtake: 1955 Studebaker Conestoga Wagon – Less Dumpy Than the Sedan, Less Sleek Than the Coupe
Posted on October 29, 2019 | 40 CommentsOut for the morning fancy coffee run and came across this little gem. With a little better cropping and maybe some Kodachrome vibrancy, the picture could have been taken in […] -
Storage Lot Classics: Used Car Lot In Tucumcari, New Mexico
Posted on October 17, 2019 | 27 CommentsReturning from Dallas this week, I spotted this 1959 Ranchero in a car lot in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Appropriately enough, the lot faced Old Route 66 (the I-40 Frontage Road). […] -
Car Show Classic: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible – Studebaker’s Last Gasp Of Fresh Air
Posted on August 15, 2019 | 81 CommentsIt is well known hereabouts that I suffer from a fetish – I just cannot get enough of the 1964 Studebaker. In the company’s last burst of creativity it got […] -
Curbside Classic: 1953456789601234 Studebaker ChampmanderStarhawk – The Ultimate Kit Car
Posted on May 24, 2019 | 54 Comments[If we needed more proof of the CC Effect it was in full force this week when, with zero coordination between two editors on two continents, we see two complementary […] -
Museum Review: The Patee House Museum – Sharing Ties With Studebaker, The Pony Express, And Jesse James
Posted on May 17, 2019 | 17 CommentsSome things in life are difficult to categorize. The Patee House Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri, falls into this realm. Everything about the museum is great; it has cars, it […] -
My Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – A Boy And His Hawk
Posted on September 23, 2018 | 54 CommentsWe welcome first-time contributor Jake Kaywell. Not yet having reached the age of twenty, he now counts among our youngest contributors. We oldsters lament that teenagers have no interest in […] -
CC Walk & Talk Photo Album: Some Spring Cleaning Of My Photo Archives
Posted on April 27, 2017 | 58 CommentsSpring is here in full-throttle mode. The blossoms are gone from the trees and the leaves aren’t yet fully mature. It’s a wonderful time of the year, with the days […] -
Design Analysis: 1951 Studebaker – Way Out, In Front
Posted on March 15, 2016 | 60 Comments(first posted 5/31/2011) Am I dreaming, or was this car really built? It’s hard to believe, given what a radical front end this was, and still is. The all new […] -
Curbside Cache – The Archives at the Studebaker National Museum
Posted on November 19, 2015 | 35 CommentsInside of this nondescript building is a treasure. At least some people would consider it a treasure. For this building contains the historical archives of the Studebaker Corporation. And it […]
![Curbside Classic: 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser – On Top Of The World (first posted 5/31/2011) 1949 marked a special time in Studebaker’s history. That was the year that Studebaker Corporation was at its peak in profitability, with a net of over […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cc47Studebakerad-or.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History: The Studebaker V8 Engine – Punching Below Its Weight (updated 11/9/2023) In 1951, plucky little Studebaker introduced its new ohv V8 engine, only two years behind the groundbreaking 1949 Cadillac and Oldsmobile V8s, and several years ahead of other […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Studebaker-V8-image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk – It’s a Sign (first posted 11/1/2013) I realized I needed to do something with a ’56 Golden Hawk I shot over a year ago. Yes, folks, here indeed was a sign to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/08-25-2012-005-800x599-e1383003920102.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1949 Studebaker 2R-5 – Two All-New Trucks In One (Studebaker’s First And Last) How is it possible that out of all the Studebakers we have featured here (as well as all of the old trucks of all kinds) we have never pointed the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1949Studebaker2R5-10-Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake: 1955 Studebaker Conestoga Wagon – Less Dumpy Than the Sedan, Less Sleek Than the Coupe Out for the morning fancy coffee run and came across this little gem. With a little better cropping and maybe some Kodachrome vibrancy, the picture could have been taken in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Studebaker.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Storage Lot Classics: Used Car Lot In Tucumcari, New Mexico Returning from Dallas this week, I spotted this 1959 Ranchero in a car lot in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Appropriately enough, the lot faced Old Route 66 (the I-40 Frontage Road). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tucumcari-Dealer-5.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classic: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible – Studebaker’s Last Gasp Of Fresh Air It is well known hereabouts that I suffer from a fetish – I just cannot get enough of the 1964 Studebaker. In the company’s last burst of creativity it got […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1964-Studebaker-Daytona-Convertible-04Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1953456789601234 Studebaker ChampmanderStarhawk – The Ultimate Kit Car [If we needed more proof of the CC Effect it was in full force this week when, with zero coordination between two editors on two continents, we see two complementary […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/195whatStudebakerCoupe02Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Museum Review: The Patee House Museum – Sharing Ties With Studebaker, The Pony Express, And Jesse James Some things in life are difficult to categorize. The Patee House Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri, falls into this realm. Everything about the museum is great; it has cars, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8116.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Curbside Classic: 1941 Studebaker President Skyway Cruising Sedan – Former President Could the 1941 Studebaker President be the most obscure car from the late pre-war years? It could very well be, which is a shame. While “Every Car Has A Story”, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1941StudebakerPresident09Small.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![My Curbside Classic: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk – A Boy And His Hawk We welcome first-time contributor Jake Kaywell. Not yet having reached the age of twenty, he now counts among our youngest contributors. We oldsters lament that teenagers have no interest in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/62KaywellHawkFeature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Walk & Talk Photo Album: Some Spring Cleaning Of My Photo Archives Spring is here in full-throttle mode. The blossoms are gone from the trees and the leaves aren’t yet fully mature. It’s a wonderful time of the year, with the days […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/50s-era-cad-hearse.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Museum Report: The Branson Auto & Farm Museum Branson, Missouri, is a town that is hard to describe to the uninitiated. For having a population of 10,700, Branson has 16,500 hotel rooms and with 57,000 theatre seats, it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0239.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Design Analysis: 1951 Studebaker – Way Out, In Front (first posted 5/31/2011) Am I dreaming, or was this car really built? It’s hard to believe, given what a radical front end this was, and still is. The all new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Stude-51-b.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1)
![Curbside Cache – The Archives at the Studebaker National Museum Inside of this nondescript building is a treasure. At least some people would consider it a treasure. For this building contains the historical archives of the Studebaker Corporation. And it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StudebakerArchives01Crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


