I am always blown away with the Studebaker cars just having that little extra compared to so many other cars from the same Era.

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8 ай бұрын

So true James

Beautiful vehicle! My dream is having a garage like Roy's!

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8 ай бұрын

Giorgio, me too. It's amazing, he has so many unique and rare things in there.

Great to see. I had a '60 Lark 8 convertible and it was a wonderful car. I also had Gran Turismo Hawks. My parents bought a Mercedes 190 SL and a Gran Turismo Hawk from the same dealer at the same time. Even had sequential license plates.

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7 күн бұрын

Wow.. that is something and I would agree that the Larks and Hawks are beautiful cars. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

A true classic gem and incredible condition too.

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8 ай бұрын

Certainly is Steve

The little details on this car are just fabulous.

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8 ай бұрын

Certainly are

The Lark was the car I was not really familiar with but it really is a beast of a car. Very knowledgeable man.

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4 ай бұрын

So true. Roy is extraordinary.

I've never heard of Mercedes Benz objecting to the Lark grill, but it wouldn't surprise me. They thought they owned the world. It was they who objected to the planned 1959 revival of the grand lux Packard based upon the French Facel Vega Excellence body. To keep things running smooth Studebaker relented and didn't pursue the revival. MB knew they couldn't compete with their outdated 300. They partnered with Studebaker Packard to access their thousands of dealers. Many Mercedes dealers today still trace their roots back to being Studebaker Packard dealers. The Lark grill became even more Mercedes like in 62-63. That hood ornament looks very much like the 56 Packard hood ornament.

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3 ай бұрын

Neil, thank you for that incredible insight to an amazing car maker. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

My dad taught me to drive Lark with a 3-speed stick shift !

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3 ай бұрын

Rob, I bet you still think about the Lark 😊. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

This car is lovely and reminds me of my uncle Jim's car which was the Lark too but it was a station wagon in brown color. This video brought back so many memories for me so thank you for helping me relive some fond memories.

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8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Well ahead of it's time - for sure.

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6 ай бұрын

Godfrey, I couldn’t agree with you more. The Lark and in fact any of the Studebaker cars have so many unique elements that we still use in today’s cars. If you get a chance check out the video I made about Roy’s ultimate man cave and his Avante. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. As you may have seen in my videos that my intention is to showcase not only the beautiful car and really give the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

Truly a car ahead of its time.

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8 ай бұрын

Absolutely

Studebaker was always innovative. I remember when these were on the roads. I’ve always been a Studebaker fan. 🚗🙂

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5 ай бұрын

Jeff, I was truly impressed with Roy’s Studebaker collection and each one had features that were well ahead of their time. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. As you may have seen in my videos that my intention is to showcase not only the beautiful car and really give the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

Really cool car and great video. Luv this guy's garage.

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8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

My Mom and Dad had a 1960 Lark 8 wagon I've got a lot a lot of great Memories of my folks and I taking road trips

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3 ай бұрын

Larry, I’m glad this video brought back fond memories.I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

@nygelmiller5293

3 ай бұрын

To Larry Fisher. I envy you having gone for rides in a Lark wagon!

Another example of Studebaker just being well ahead of its time.

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8 ай бұрын

So true

My first car was a Lark VIII black with red interior - my dad decided to sell it - when I was in the US Navy. Still miss the all the features of the Regal package.

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3 ай бұрын

3rdgentexan, I can only imagine how much you still miss that car. Until I met Roy (please checkout the video I made of the “ultimate man cave”) I never quite realized how technically advanced Studebaker as a car maker was so far ahead f the other North American car makers. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos, subscribing to my channel, and also taking the time to leave a comment! My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

Wonderful car with great innovation ahead of the pack.

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8 ай бұрын

We agree!

WHAT a mancave! All those model cars, etc.etc., in the background! AND 2 of my favourite models in one garage! The LARK, and the AVANTI! But, then, the Avanti was, at first made by Studebaker!

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3 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Anyone interested in more of the story of the Lark and Mercedes, there is much to be found online. Studebaker actually paid for Mercedes to do design work for them, even though they were facing an uphill battle with the big 3 American companies, and the Lark became a briefly standout small car that beat the others to market. It was a landmark design in America, and was quickly lost in the shuffle of new smaller cars available in the 60s.

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2 ай бұрын

William, thanks again for sharing such great insight into this fabulous car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

A junior first gen Valiant Barracuda roofline!

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3 ай бұрын

David, thanks for sharing.

Another awesome video.

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8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Roy ❤

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8 ай бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth.. Roy is truly an amazing guy.

Just Brilliant

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8 ай бұрын

It certainly is.

I am 13 am very lucky to have a 1960 studebaker lark viii station wagon runs and drives body dreamt condition engine not so much I love to see other studebakers

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5 ай бұрын

Enzo, wow you are lucky. If you get a chance check out the video I made of Roy’s Studebaker collection and his man cave. The title of the video is “ ultimate Man Cave - including rare collector cars”. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. As you may have seen in my videos that my intention is to showcase not only the beautiful car and really give the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

@robpage7125

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Enzo, for a wonderful presentation about the Lark..! Although I am 73..I hope to own one before I'm called to glory . 😅

my dream car would be a lark station wagon with a v8 and disc brakes

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Ай бұрын

Frank, the Lark is truly an extraordinary car in so many Amy’s. I can see it would be your dream car. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

This is just like the first car I brought home in 1967 when I turned 16 ($500). My Dad threw a fit because it was a Studebaker and already out of business. He said I would have a hard time getting replacement parts when needed. I wonder how much this car would cost to buy today? 🏁

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Ай бұрын

John, the Lark is truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It was my first ever opportunity to see it up close and I was amazed as to how far ahead of their time Studebaker truly was. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

@jimstrict-998

2 күн бұрын

My Dad was mad when I bought my first car, a rough 1970 Chevelle SS 396. He changed his attitude after lots of guys knocked on our door wanting to buy it.

Another great video and a great car.

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8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Stude trivia: Fortunately, even the rear quarter panels unbolt. Thus, if hit in the rear fenders, the fenders can be unbolted and swapped out. The manual transmission models had what is called a "Hill Holder" which, when stopped on an uphill light or stop sign, you applied the brake, then let go of the pedal. The brake would hold the car from rolling backward while you dealt with throttle and clutch. Subaru later copied this. Many manual trans models had manual overdrive for a second ratio on 2nd and 3rd gears. The shift would occur by simply letting off the gas for a moment then re-applying it. Flooring the throttle would kick it out of overdrive for passing. If you revved the whee out of the engine, you could get an overdrive in 1st, thus 6 actual ratios. The automatics were Borg-Warner and normal driving ("D") used second and third gear, like a GM Powerglide. However, if you started on out in "L" you would get first gear. You could then manually shift up to "D" which would get you second gear. After it shifted, if you pulled the lever back to "L", it would hold second gear as long as you wanted. Shifting back to "D" would then allow it to go into 3rd. As to the grilles, have a look at the '56-'64 Hawk series. The Mercedes connection is more apparent. The final Studebaker sedans (1965-1966) were powered by Chevrolet engines: 230 sixes and 283 V-8s. Early Cadillac intake manifolds could be modified to fit the 232/259/289 V8s and many were swapped over.

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2 ай бұрын

Hal9000, amazing insight.. thanks for sharing. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

@HAL9000-su1mz

2 ай бұрын

@@ClassicCarChitChat I was recalling a Studebaker-Packard youth!

@leebarker539

23 күн бұрын

I had forgotten about the quarter panels. Check me on this: I believe the Lark bumpers are interchangeable as well as the taillight lenses. Radical, simple, cost-saving for the owner.

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23 күн бұрын

@@leebarker539 I think so. Coincidentally, AMC made a proto-Hornet that used interchangeable front AND rear fenders (LF=RR, RF=LR), bumpers and even doors. Thus they would make twice as many parts of half the car. Never made production.

Lark offered a V8 that neither Falcon nor Valiant offered. If you didn't want a Lark, but wanted a small car with the prowess of an eight, your only hope was Ambassador.

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3 ай бұрын

David, you certainly know the Studebaker cars. Thank you for sharing. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

The Avanti was a completely different car. Totally different audience. The Lark was sold at the same time as the Avanti. You keep referencing the Avanti as if it replacd the Lark, and it was this huge change. That is not the case with the Lark. The Larks competition was the Rambler American, Falcon, Valiant, Corvair etc.

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2 ай бұрын

Rick, thank you for that great insight into the Lark. I will share with Roy too. I can see how the Lark would compete (and win in many areas) against the competition. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

I had a 65 cruiser with the chevy 6, the 3 on the tree was a problem as it was all worn out . One night my father in laws drunken buddy followed him home, and the wife wouldnt let him sleep in their house, so he found my cruiser unlocked and proceeded to vacate his bodily waste, vomit, urine, and feces in his sleep...like on Seinfeld, the odor was not removeable. I wound up having to get rid of it. Hopefully, someday, when i retire, another canadian 64 or 65 will come along with the 6, ...and an automatic...

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5 күн бұрын

Dave.. that would be a beast of a car for sure. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.

they had disc brakes available as an option

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Ай бұрын

Well ahead of their time.

some larks came with just a really slow flat four

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Ай бұрын

I bet they are a real collector car now too.