'61 Lark trans

[mbstude]

I know that '61 was the first year for the 4 speed. I've seen a few Hawks with it, but what about '61 Larks? Were they available with a 4 speed as factory equipment?


A car like this sure would make a cool ride with a 289 a 4 in the floor! [8D]



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Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT

http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

[lstude]

In the book "Studebaker, The Complete Story" by William Cannon and Fred Fox, they state about the 62s:

Mechanically the most significant change was the addition of the four speed floor shift transmission as an option on Daytona V8 models. It was the same Borg Warner T10 unit that was introduced on the Hawk in 1961.

Of course,there is probably someone who knows of a 61 Lark with one!



Leonard Shepherd, editor, The Commanding Leader, Central Virginia Chapter, http://centralvirginiachapter.org/

[lstude]

In the book "Studebaker, The Complete Story" by William Cannon and Fred Fox, they state about the 62s:

Mechanically the most significant change was the addition of the four speed floor shift transmission as an option on Daytona V8 models. It was the same Borg Warner T10 unit that was introduced on the Hawk in 1961.

Of course,there is probably someone who knows of a 61 Lark with one!



Leonard Shepherd, editor, The Commanding Leader, Central Virginia Chapter, http://centralvirginiachapter.org/

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

I know that '61 was the first year for the 4 speed. I've seen a few Hawks with it, but what about '61 Larks? Were they available with a 4 speed as factory equipment?


A car like this sure would make a cool ride with a 289 a 4 in the floor! [8D]

No. a four-speed was not available in the '61 Larks. In fact, the only Lark in which you could even get a 289 was the Cruiser (or police version).
1961 was the year I was shopping for my first new car (and first Studebaker). I studied '61 Larks VERY thoroughly.



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'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

I know that '61 was the first year for the 4 speed. I've seen a few Hawks with it, but what about '61 Larks? Were they available with a 4 speed as factory equipment?


A car like this sure would make a cool ride with a 289 a 4 in the floor! [8D]

No. a four-speed was not available in the '61 Larks. In fact, the only Lark in which you could even get a 289 was the Cruiser (or police version).
1961 was the year I was shopping for my first new car (and first Studebaker). I studied '61 Larks VERY thoroughly.



[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/R-4.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64L.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64P.jpg[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/53K.jpg[/img=right]Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by lstude

In the book "Studebaker, The Complete Story" by William Cannon and Fred Fox, they state about the 62s:

Mechanically the most significant change was the addition of the four speed floor shift transmission as an option on Daytona V8 models. It was the same Borg Warner T10 unit that was introduced on the Hawk in 1961.

The only '62s in which I have ever seen four-speeds were bucket seat Daytonas (converts and hardtops). I'm not even sure the four-speeds were offered in bench seat models in '63. The only ones I have ever seen were '64s.


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'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by lstude

In the book "Studebaker, The Complete Story" by William Cannon and Fred Fox, they state about the 62s:

Mechanically the most significant change was the addition of the four speed floor shift transmission as an option on Daytona V8 models. It was the same Borg Warner T10 unit that was introduced on the Hawk in 1961.

The only '62s in which I have ever seen four-speeds were bucket seat Daytonas (converts and hardtops). I'm not even sure the four-speeds were offered in bench seat models in '63. The only ones I have ever seen were '64s.


[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/R-4.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64L.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64P.jpg[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/53K.jpg[/img=right]Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[JDP]

4 speed with bench seats were a option in 63. My friend bought a new, demo, Velvet black R2 2 door sedan with bench seats for $2800 in Oct 63 from Freeman Spicer. Radio, heater, TT, and the R2 4 speed were the only options as I recall. I often wondered if that car survived.


64 Commander 2 dr.
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk (Black) #2
63 Avanti R1
63 Daytona convert
63 Lark 2 door
63 Lark 2 door #2
62 Daytona HT/ 4 speed
62 Lark 2 door
62 GT Hawk 4 speed
60 Lark HT
60 Hawk
59 3E truck
52 Starliner
51 Commander

[JDP]

4 speed with bench seats were a option in 63. My friend bought a new, demo, Velvet black R2 2 door sedan with bench seats for $2800 in Oct 63 from Freeman Spicer. Radio, heater, TT, and the R2 4 speed were the only options as I recall. I often wondered if that car survived.


64 Commander 2 dr.
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk (Black) #2
63 Avanti R1
63 Daytona convert
63 Lark 2 door
63 Lark 2 door #2
62 Daytona HT/ 4 speed
62 Lark 2 door
62 GT Hawk 4 speed
60 Lark HT
60 Hawk
59 3E truck
52 Starliner
51 Commander

[mbstude]

quote:No. a four-speed was not available in the '61 Larks. In fact, the only Lark in which you could even get a 289 was the Cruiser (or police version).
1961 was the year I was shopping for my first new car (and first Studebaker). I studied '61 Larks VERY thoroughly.

Thanks! That's what I was curious about. [8D]

quote:4 speed with bench seats were a option in 63. My friend bought a new, demo, Velvet black R2 2 door sedan with bench seats for $2800 in Oct 63 from Freeman Spicer. Radio, heater, TT, and the R2 4 speed were the only options as I recall. I often wondered if that car survived.

Now THAT would be a cooool car! []

___________________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT

http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

[mbstude]

quote:No. a four-speed was not available in the '61 Larks. In fact, the only Lark in which you could even get a 289 was the Cruiser (or police version).
1961 was the year I was shopping for my first new car (and first Studebaker). I studied '61 Larks VERY thoroughly.

Thanks! That's what I was curious about. [8D]

quote:4 speed with bench seats were a option in 63. My friend bought a new, demo, Velvet black R2 2 door sedan with bench seats for $2800 in Oct 63 from Freeman Spicer. Radio, heater, TT, and the R2 4 speed were the only options as I recall. I often wondered if that car survived.

Now THAT would be a cooool car! []

___________________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT

http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

[avantilover]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

quote:No. a four-speed was not available in the '61 Larks. In fact, the only Lark in which you could even get a 289 was the Cruiser (or police version).
1961 was the year I was shopping for my first new car (and first Studebaker). I studied '61 Larks VERY thoroughly.

Thanks! That's what I was curious about. [8D]

quote:4 speed with bench seats were a option in 63. My friend bought a new, demo, Velvet black R2 2 door sedan with bench seats for $2800 in Oct 63 from Freeman Spicer. Radio, heater, TT, and the R2 4 speed were the only options as I recall. I often wondered if that car survived.

Now THAT would be a cooool car! []

___________________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT

http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

Have a look on your property Matthew you've probably got that one somewhere

John Clements
Avantilover, your South Australian Studebaker lover!!!
Lockleys South Australia

[avantilover]

quote:Originally posted by mbstude

quote:No. a four-speed was not available in the '61 Larks. In fact, the only Lark in which you could even get a 289 was the Cruiser (or police version).
1961 was the year I was shopping for my first new car (and first Studebaker). I studied '61 Larks VERY thoroughly.

Thanks! That's what I was curious about. [8D]

quote:4 speed with bench seats were a option in 63. My friend bought a new, demo, Velvet black R2 2 door sedan with bench seats for $2800 in Oct 63 from Freeman Spicer. Radio, heater, TT, and the R2 4 speed were the only options as I recall. I often wondered if that car survived.

Now THAT would be a cooool car! []

___________________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT

http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

Have a look on your property Matthew you've probably got that one somewhere

John Clements
Avantilover, your South Australian Studebaker lover!!!
Lockleys South Australia

[mbstude]

quote:Have a look on your property Matthew you've probably got that one somewhere

I needed a good laugh! [8D][)]

___________________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT

http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/

[mbstude]

quote:Have a look on your property Matthew you've probably got that one somewhere

I needed a good laugh! [8D][)]

___________________________________________

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, Georgia
'59 Scotsman PU
'63 Daytona HT

http://mbstudebaker.blogspot.com/