Gardner Special photos via Bonhams; Manta Ray photos via Mecum Auctions. At first glance, the 1949 Vince Gardner Special and the 1952 Manta Ray seem to share little other than their custom bodies and...
Chevrolet’s 1958 Bel Air Impala convertible. Photo courtesy General Motors, brochure scans from author’s collection. During the late 1940s and through to the mid-1960s, sales of convertibles were rob...
According to domestic automakers, new car buyers in the United States only care about crossovers, SUVs and trucks. Sedans are an endangered species, as are station wagons. Personal luxury coupes are ...
Unrestored right-hand-drive 128-mile 1958 Studebaker Champion for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Possibly the most original Studebaker and one of the most original classic cars ...
La Carrera Panamericana veteran 1953 Studebaker Champion for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description: Descripción del vendedor Studebaker Champion 53 Race ready and full prepared for La C...
Assuming they have sufficient funds, anyone can buy a car. Cash is paid out in exchange for keys and a title, and for many, such a transaction is satisfying enough. For others, however, a car isn’t t...
Photo courtesy John Raffensparger, Sr. My Studebaker was a 1949 four-door Champion that was painted Cumberland Green, and in very good condition. The price was right – $400, which I borrowed from my ...