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**Roscomacaw** · 08-03-2006, 07:18 PM

Man, look up "rough" in the dictionary and that Lark would be pictured next to it.

Tickled me that he says he's put a "brand new" bias ply tire on it to match the other 3! Bet that was one expensive tire or it's been hiding on the top floor of some old tire dealer's place.

I've got a single axle trailer I use to haul cars locally. I wouldn't go on the interstate with it, but below 50MPH..... [}

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1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

**Roscomacaw** · 08-03-2006, 07:18 PM

Man, look up "rough" in the dictionary and that Lark would be pictured next to it.

Tickled me that he says he's put a "brand new" bias ply tire on it to match the other 3! Bet that was one expensive tire or it's been hiding on the top floor of some old tire dealer's place.

I've got a single axle trailer I use to haul cars locally. I wouldn't go on the interstate with it, but below 50MPH..... [}

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Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

**Guido** · 08-03-2006, 07:26 PM

quote:Originally posted by Mr.Biggs

Tickled me that he says he's put a "brand new" bias ply tire on it to match the other 3! Bet that was one expensive tire or it's been hiding on the top floor of some old tire dealer's place.

I'll be damned if I see a new tire anywhere. Still one flat on the car and the rest look like they have 30 years of dirt on them. Perhaps it is unmounted and he is using it for a back seat. [}

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Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

1946 M-16 fire truck
1948 M-16 grain truck
1949 2R16A grain truck
1949 2R17A fire truck
1955 E-38 grain truck
1957 3E-40 flatbed
1961 6E-28 grain truck
1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck
1962 7E-7 Champ pickup
1962 GT Hawk 4 speed
1964 Avanti R2 4 speed
1964 Cruiser
And various other "treasures"
Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond & Louisa, Va.

**Guido** · 08-03-2006, 07:26 PM

quote:Originally posted by Mr.Biggs

Tickled me that he says he's put a "brand new" bias ply tire on it to match the other 3! Bet that was one expensive tire or it's been hiding on the top floor of some old tire dealer's place.

I'll be damned if I see a new tire anywhere. Still one flat on the car and the rest look like they have 30 years of dirt on them. Perhaps it is unmounted and he is using it for a back seat. [}

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Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

1946 M-16 fire truck
1948 M-16 grain truck
1949 2R16A grain truck
1949 2R17A fire truck
1955 E-38 grain truck
1957 3E-40 flatbed
1961 6E-28 grain truck
1962 7E-13D 4x4 rack truck
1962 7E-7 Champ pickup
1962 GT Hawk 4 speed
1964 Avanti R2 4 speed
1964 Cruiser
And various other "treasures"
Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond & Louisa, Va.

**StudeRich** · 08-03-2006, 10:35 PM

Wow, that's really too bad this Lark was not properly stored! It is actually way rarer than most 4drs. They sold very few Regal '61 and '62's ! Note the pleated door panels, and roof "C" pillar Lark emblem! These cars had really beautiful interiors[^] This car was very well equipped, (except for the 6 cyl. and Auto.) Has Radio, Heater, Clock, looks like windshield washers and Cig. liter also!
I always thought that Stude. made a mistake by not making the exterior trim on the '61-'62 Lark Regals more noticeable like they did on '59-'60. Hardly anyone ever can tell from the outside that you have a premium interior and carpeting etc. with no outside idication at all. The '62s' have a drip rail moulding, same grille, headlights etc. as Deluxe making it not worth the money, in a day and age of "look at me I am driving a cool car" you wanted it to be noticed !

so very few were sold.
Lets all sob togather now, for this poor car and for Studebaker...one, two, three...GO

quote:Originally posted by Guido

Saw this ad on e-Bay for a '61 4 door Lark with an opening bid of $49.00. No complaints on the ad, but the owner has the car loaded on what appears to be little more than a converted single axle boat trailer that is sagging front and rear. Glad I am not sharing the road with him! [8D]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-STUDEBAKER-LARK-VI-4-door-6-cyc-parts-car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ39405QQihZ005QQitemZ150018640719QQrdZ1

Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

**StudeRich** · 08-03-2006, 10:35 PM

Wow, that's really too bad this Lark was not properly stored! It is actually way rarer than most 4drs. They sold very few Regal '61 and '62's ! Note the pleated door panels, and roof "C" pillar Lark emblem! These cars had really beautiful interiors[^] This car was very well equipped, (except for the 6 cyl. and Auto.) Has Radio, Heater, Clock, looks like windshield washers and Cig. liter also!
I always thought that Stude. made a mistake by not making the exterior trim on the '61-'62 Lark Regals more noticeable like they did on '59-'60. Hardly anyone ever can tell from the outside that you have a premium interior and carpeting etc. with no outside idication at all. The '62s' have a drip rail moulding, same grille, headlights etc. as Deluxe making it not worth the money, in a day and age of "look at me I am driving a cool car" you wanted it to be noticed !

so very few were sold.
Lets all sob togather now, for this poor car and for Studebaker...one, two, three...GO

quote:Originally posted by Guido

Saw this ad on e-Bay for a '61 4 door Lark with an opening bid of $49.00. No complaints on the ad, but the owner has the car loaded on what appears to be little more than a converted single axle boat trailer that is sagging front and rear. Glad I am not sharing the road with him! [8D]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-STUDEBAKER-LARK-VI-4-door-6-cyc-parts-car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ39405QQihZ005QQitemZ150018640719QQrdZ1

Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful"

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

**8E45E** · 08-04-2006, 02:09 PM

I always thought that Stude. made a mistake by not making the exterior trim on the '61-'62 Lark Regals more noticeable like they did on '59-'60. Hardly anyone ever can tell from the outside that you have a premium interior and carpeting etc. with no outside idication at all.

Remember, the Cruiser was introduced for 1961 which became the top model. Therefore, I can see the Regal being de-emphasized somewhat with less trim than '59 or '60. Sort of a repeat of what happened in 1957 when the President gave up some of its extra glitter it had in 1956 to make the '57 Packard look more upscale.

Craig.

**8E45E** · 08-04-2006, 02:09 PM

I always thought that Stude. made a mistake by not making the exterior trim on the '61-'62 Lark Regals more noticeable like they did on '59-'60. Hardly anyone ever can tell from the outside that you have a premium interior and carpeting etc. with no outside idication at all.

Remember, the Cruiser was introduced for 1961 which became the top model. Therefore, I can see the Regal being de-emphasized somewhat with less trim than '59 or '60. Sort of a repeat of what happened in 1957 when the President gave up some of its extra glitter it had in 1956 to make the '57 Packard look more upscale.

Craig.

**doogietee** · 08-04-2006, 02:14 PM

This one on craigslist denver sounds better, although no photo:

craigslist | Page Not Found

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/189961443.html

1961 Studebaker Lark VIII - $2000

Date: 2006-08-03, 11:18PM MDT

1961 Studebaker Lark V8 77,000 original miles, all original, Light green. 3 speed trans, Twin traction Diff. Tube radio works. Needs windshield it is cracked. New tires and wheels, new shocks, new brakes and fuel pump. This is a nice running Studebaker. Car can be seen in Nederland. Ron 303.258.0500

50 2R10
Colorado

**doogietee** · 08-04-2006, 02:14 PM

This one on craigslist denver sounds better, although no photo:

craigslist | Page Not Found

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/189961443.html

1961 Studebaker Lark VIII - $2000

Date: 2006-08-03, 11:18PM MDT

1961 Studebaker Lark V8 77,000 original miles, all original, Light green. 3 speed trans, Twin traction Diff. Tube radio works. Needs windshield it is cracked. New tires and wheels, new shocks, new brakes and fuel pump. This is a nice running Studebaker. Car can be seen in Nederland. Ron 303.258.0500

50 2R10
Colorado

**2R5** · 08-04-2006, 03:00 PM

I've only seen one 61 with those roof pillar badges...they are cool . That car I seen was in Yipsalanti orphan car show a couple years ago.

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**2R5** · 08-04-2006, 03:00 PM

I've only seen one 61 with those roof pillar badges...they are cool . That car I seen was in Yipsalanti orphan car show a couple years ago.

HOME of THE FRIED GREEN TOMATO

**Transtar56** · 08-04-2006, 04:44 PM

Don't you love E-Bayers that ask "has it got a title card?" when the last sentence in his description said "It has a title card"
I suppose his next question might be,"Could it be driven the 2000 miles to my place without any problems?"

**Transtar56** · 08-04-2006, 04:44 PM

Don't you love E-Bayers that ask "has it got a title card?" when the last sentence in his description said "It has a title card"
I suppose his next question might be,"Could it be driven the 2000 miles to my place without any problems?"

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