If I were a criminal, I wouldn't want to get caught and have to ride in this Lark. Supposedly a former police cruiser. 289 with 4V, 4-speed manual on the floor with hill holder, twin traction rear end. Could it be a Lark Marshal?
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Could this be another Lark Marshal? 1962 Lark 4-door available in La Habra CA
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Pretty Car, Scary looking Interior!
A Cruiser is certainly not your usual model to use for Police work since purpose built Heavy Duty Sedans and Wagons were available, but you never know without seeing the Production Order or more information.
Definately not a Marshall.
A Spotlight and the optional Gauge Package (Oil/Amps.) does not a Police Car make!Last edited by StudeRich; 07-28-2017, 10:47 PM.StudeRich
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Can anyone else enlarge the engine room photo to read the Body Tag? I did so and it appears to be 62V-Y3, but I can't tell for sure.
If it is Y3, it could certainly have been a Police Car.
Edit: It looks like it started out as a Y8 Cruiser after all, per Rich's later observations. BPLast edited by BobPalma; 07-30-2017, 03:33 AM.We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge.
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Originally posted by BobPalma View PostCan anyone else enlarge the engine room photo to read the Body Tag? I did so and it appears to be 62V-Y3, but I can't tell for sure.
If it is Y3, it could certainly have been a Police Car. BPPaul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
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Originally posted by Neil View PostDid the optional gauge package only come with white face gauges ? I have a dash with the extra gauges but not a fan of the white gauges .Paul
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Bob, I agree, looks like Y3. Can't get a clear view though.sigpic1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan
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Originally posted by BobPalma View PostCan anyone else enlarge the engine room photo to read the Body Tag? I did so and it appears to be 62V-Y3, but I can't tell for sure.
If it is Y3, it could certainly have been a Police Car. BP
I remember some of these 1960s models used as rural mail delivery vehicles in this area in the 1960s.
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The way this particular early 1962 car is equipped, I think that it was built as a Pursuit Marshal and not in red.Last edited by studegary; 07-29-2017, 04:56 PM.Gary L.
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It was a Silver Car originally, I enlarged the Body Tag many times after saving the Pic, and it looks to me like a '62V-Y8 Luxury (Cruiser).
The reason I think it is NOT a Marshall are those Cruiser only; Door Map Pockets, opening, chromed, rear vent windows with latch handles, Simulated Walnut fully Padded Dash, with padded radio surround (missing) and knee padding, mostly Cruiser/Daytona only items, not Y3.Last edited by StudeRich; 07-29-2017, 05:22 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostIt was a Silver Car originally, I enlarged the Body Tag many times after saving the Pic, and it looks to me like a '62V-Y8 Luxury (Cruiser).
The reason I think it is NOT a Marshall are those Cruiser only; Door Map Pockets, opening, chromed, rear vent windows with latch handles, Simulated Walnut fully Padded Dash, with padded radio surround (missing) and knee padding, mostly Cruiser/Daytona only items, not Y3.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
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Originally posted by Neil View PostDid the optional gauge package only come with white face gauges ? I have a dash with the extra gauges but not a fan of the white gauges .StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostIt was a Silver Car originally, I enlarged the Body Tag many times after saving the Pic, and it looks to me like a '62V-Y8 Luxury (Cruiser).
The reason I think it is NOT a Marshall are those Cruiser only; Door Map Pockets, opening, chromed, rear vent windows with latch handles, Simulated Walnut fully Padded Dash, with padded radio surround (missing) and knee padding, mostly Cruiser/Daytona only items, not Y3.
If so, its a twin to this one: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...9828&styleid=1
Craig
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostIt was a Silver Car originally, I enlarged the Body Tag many times after saving the Pic, and it looks to me like a '62V-Y8 Luxury (Cruiser).
The reason I think it is NOT a Marshall are those Cruiser only; Door Map Pockets, opening, chromed, rear vent windows with latch handles, Simulated Walnut fully Padded Dash, with padded radio surround (missing) and knee padding, mostly Cruiser/Daytona only items, not Y3.
Interestingly and as an aside, the 1959-1964 BODY Parts book distinctly says the Y3 is Police Car, not that this car is one. BPWe've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge.
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