Solid, straight 63 2dsd Lark in Fresno- $200!!

[bams50]

Seller calls it a 64 4 cyl[xx(] Looks very straight and solid! Pretty desirable car in my book:

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/890430651.html

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[studeclunker]

Looks like a nice little car. I'd pay for it and someone's gas if they'd pick it up for me. I can't go get it till my Gimmy is up and going and that won't happen for a few more weeks.


Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[StudeRich]

Not a bad looking little Regal 2 dr.! [^] That sure looks familiar, I think we saw it a while ago.
Wouldn't he be surprised if he popped the hood and found a 289 or Avanti R1 or R2 in there! It does look like it would be an OHV 6, by the Lark emblems front and rear.

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[BobPalma]

Gulp. If all they want is $200, all they have to do is call the junk yard. It will bring that immediately in today's market.[V] At least they are willing to offer it anywhere before doing so. I, too, hope someone at least takes it home for Studebaker parts. BP

[Bredehoft]

Isn't this the one that Anne Goodman looked at about a year ago? And that sure does look like the 6-cyl Lark plaque on the trunk lid.

--george

1963 Lark Daytona HT - 63V J8 175

[bams50]

Ron, I'd think for a deuce you'd get it bought NOW, then get to work on hauling it! I bet the seller is somebody that doesn'tknow scrap value, and once he finds out, he'll just take that! Get on it!!

As for scrap- around here it's fallen from $300/ton to $80[:0] We got offered $100/car for a few this week; so my junkyard will start growing again till the next runup

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[starliner62]

Again, on the wrong side of the country. I just looked at a 63 Daytona. Rusty rockers and floors, upper quarters starting to rust, rough interior, don't know if it runs, hood hinges all out of whack....... $2500.00. The seller got insulted when I offered him $500.00, which is probably more than it is worth.

Jamie McLeod

starliner62
Hope Mills, NC

[JDP]

We looked it it when it was $1200 or so and passed. We called Thursday and were told it was sold.

JDP/Maryland
"I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson

[studeclunker]

If the car is sold, this is all achemedic, however: Bob, for me to pick up the car would require a Greyhound ticket to Fresno. Then Taxi service from the station to the local U-Haul. From there a one-way rental of a truck and trailer. I live about three hundred miles from Fresno. That adds up to a rental of several hundred dollars, not including gas. So the cost of the car goes to five or six hundred dollars. That's two to three hundred (or more) dollars I'd rather spend on the Gimmy (or Bess, for that matter), thanks.

But, as I said, the car is apparently sold, so it's all achedemic.


Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[Roscomacaw]

Be patient with me, Jamie.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[bams50]

Guess what- here's what became of this car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Studebaker-2-Door-Lark-Cruiser_W0QQitemZ130265430026QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It looks even better than in the Craig's List ad (which is now deleted)

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[Anne F. Goodman]

Yep its the same car just saw the ad.

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
1955 President State
1957 Golden Hawk
Fresno,Ca

[laughinlark]

Cool car. That sure would make a nice daily driver. It would be a great first car for my 15yr old daughter. Bad timing though.

Gordon

[studeclunker]

Well, it looks interesting still. Yet, my situation still exists. Moving it right now would be a problem.

Rich, are you sure it's a Regal. That looks like bottom level trim for a '63. And wasn't the Regal called Daytona in '63? Regardless, the owner is clueless calling the thing a Cruiser. Ah, well. Someone with a bank account will probably get it. And better, I suppose, they do.




Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[StudeRich]

No Ron; in '63 the "Custom" was the top of the line Sedan, not including Daytona and Cruiser of course, since they were not "bread & butter, mid priced top selling Sedans.

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA