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Studebaker Cars In Indianapolis, IN For Sale
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- 8,354 below average
- 4,700 great
- Indianapolis, IN
- classiccars.com
4,700 1960 Studebaker Lark
- 8,354 below average green automatic
This is a high option, South Bend built Lark VIII. Options include level 6 (Regal) trim package, power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, am radio, dual exhaust, and a 259 V-8. Replaced parts include tires, fuel pump, brake master cylinder, most of the exhaust system, battery, rubber brake lines, carburetor and the transmission filter. Some of the rubber door gaskets have been replaced. I have a clean and c
4,700 Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, IN at classiccars.com
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- 8,104 below average
- 4,950 great
- Indianapolis, IN
- classiccars.com
- 8,104 below average green automatic
This is a high option, South Bend built Lark VIII. Options include level 6 (Regal) trim package, power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, am radio, dual exhaust, and a 259 V-8. Replaced parts include tires, fuel pump, brake master cylinder, most of the exhaust system, battery, rubber brake lines, carburetor and the transmission filter
4,950 Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, IN at classiccars.com
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- coupe
- 39,500 overpriced
- Indianapolis, IN
- freeclassifieds.com
- coupe
By 1860, he had moved to ashland oh and taught his five sons to make wagons. They all went into that business as it grew westward with the country. Clement and henry studebaker jr. Became blacksmiths and foundrymen in south bend, in. They first made metal parts for freight wagons and later expanded into the manufacture of complete wagons. John made wheelbarrows in placerville ca, and peter made wagons in saint joseph. The site of john's business is chinas historic landmark #142. The first major expansion in their business came from their being in the right place to meet the needs of the california gold rush in 1849. When the rush settled down, john returned to indiana and bought out henry's share of the business. Expansion continued to support westward migration, but the next major decrease came from supplying wagons for the union army in the civil war. After the war, they reviewed what they had accomplished and set a direction for the company. So they set their sights on supplying farmers and others with the means to move themselves and their goods. Peter's business became a branch operation. During the height of westward migration, half of the wagons were studebakers. Studebaker experimented with powered vehicles as early as 1897, choosing electric over gasoline engines. While it attempted to manufacture its own electric vehicles from 1902-1912, the company entered into a distribution agreement with two manufacturers of gasoline powered vehicles: garford of elyria oh, and theeverett-metzger-flanders (e-m-f) company of detroit. Under the agreement with studebaker, garford would receive completed chassis and drivetrains from ohio and then mate them with studebaker built bodies, which were sold under thestudebaker-garford name and at a premium price. Studebaker also began putting its name on new cars produced at the former e-m-f facilities, both as an assurance that the vehicles were well-built, and as its commitment to making automobile production and sales a success. In 1911, the company reorganized as the studebaker corporation. In addition to cars, studebaker added a truck line, which in time, replaced the horse drawn wagon business started in 1852. In 1926, studebaker became the first automobile company in the us to open a controlled outdoor proving ground; in 1937 the company planted 5,000 pine trees in a pattern that when viewed from the air spelled "studebaker." from the 20's to the 60's, the south bend company originated many style and engineering milestones, including the classic 1929 -1933 president and the 1939 champion. During wwii, studebaker produced the us6 truck in great quantity and the unique m29 weasel cargo and personnel carrier. After cessation of hostilities, studebaker returned to building automobiles that appealed to average americans and their need for mobility. This exceptionally nice commander has been fully updated as a resto-mod, still containing many original features outwardly but with a more usable modern drivetrain and creature comforts. The drivetrain has been updated with a 383 stroker putting out 500+ horse power mated to a mad dog punisher 700 r4 2200 stahl shift kit stage 2 transmission and 9" ford rear end, 3. 75 ratio, with narrowed mosior custom axles. Msd pro-billet distributor system was installed and 4 wheel disc brakes (proportioning valve) were added. A true track carrier radiator and griffin electric air conditioning were installed. Air Conditioning
39,500 Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, IN at freeclassifieds.com
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- convertible 1
- 29,500 overpriced
- Indianapolis, IN
- freeclassifieds.com
- convertible 1 gasoline yellow manual
1948 studebaker champion - indianapolis, insignificant carsindianapolis, in 46204ph: 3176369900web: n/aoptions:description:the champion was an automobile of the studebaker corporation of south bend in. Production for the model began at the beginning of the 1939 model year and continued until 1958, when the model was phased out in preparation for the 1959 lark. Prior to that time, studebaker had been placed under receivership, and the company was trying to return to a profitable position. Success of the champion in 1939 was imperative to studebaker’s survival following weak sales during the 1938 model year. Unlike most other cars, the champion was designed from a "clean sheet"; that is, having no restrictions caused by necessarily utilizing older parts or requiring the subsequent use of its components in heavier vehicles. Careful market research guided the selection of features, but a key principle adhered to was the engineering watchword "weight is the enemy." for its size, it was one of the lightest cars of its era; its main competitor in this regard being the willys americar, which did not have so thorough going a design process. And the engineering was good; its compact straight 6 engine was maintained to the end of the 1964 model year. The champion was one of studebaker's best-selling models by virtue of its low price (us$660 for the two-door business coupe in 1939), durable engine and styling. Styling for the car was handled by industrial designer raymond loewy who was under contract with studebaker for the design of their automobiles. Champions won mobilgas economy runs by posting the highest gas mileage tests. During world war ii, champions were coveted for their high mileage in a time when gas was rationed in the us. In 1946, studebaker built a limited number of cars based on their 1942 body shell in preparation of its new body and design roll out in 1947. All studebakers built in 1946 were designated skyway champion models. This very very nice example is a low mileage ca car, the paint, chrome, top and interior are all very nice and need nothing,the engine compartment is clean and tidy with no leaks and the car runs and drives extremely well. In a small collection for the last dozen years, the car has been well cared for, and the engine has just been rebuilt with hardened valves and seats by perfroamnce engineeering, a well respected race shop. The suspension was completely rebuilt with new springs all around. The exhaust was rebuilt to factory specs by a studebaker expert and a new top and interior were installed. The brakes were completely overhauled. This fun little car will provide years of driving and showing enjoyment to the lucky new owner.
29,500 Indianapolis, INIndianapolis, IN at freeclassifieds.com