Check this out - look for the 1956 President still in use as a taxi!
How many Studebakers still earn their keep today? Russ Farris
How many Studebakers still earn their keep today? Russ Farris
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1963 GT Hawk R-2 4-speed
1964 Avanti R-1 Auto -
OW![B)] not quite what I'd call a compliment. Beautiful old President though.quote:Cuban chofers like to call Studebakers "Es-tu-desgracia" which can be translated with "it's your bad luck". Here the cars don't have a good image,
Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Fawn Lodge, CA? -
I had trouble posting the links, but if anybody is interested do a Google image search for "Studebakers in Cuba" . A couple of 53 hardtops and a few Larks show up, a couple of trucks, along with bullet noses. And a Henry J someone thought was a Stude!
In 1979-80 I flew 38 charter flights to Havana from Miami, and got to leave the airport and spend the night in Havana twice. I wasn't into Studebakers then, but I was always an old car nut and it was amazing...every other car was vintage American iron. I hope to go back someday, once the stupid embargo that has done nothing but keep Fidel in power for 50 years is lifted. Russ Farris
1963 GT Hawk R-2 4-speed
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