interesting '53...

[mbstude]

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

[Milaca]

It would have been a direct competitor to a Chevy Corvette and later the Thunderbird that came out for 1955. It would look good with a convertible top. Is this a Studebaker prototype?


Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good.

[Invalid User Name]

The outline sure looks familiar. I don't know if it's the new BMW coupe or some other car, but that sure looks like something I've seen lately.

Doug

Venice, Florida
1950 Champion 9G F1

[studegary]

It looks like one of Bob Bourke's 1/4 scale design models from 1950.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[JBOYLE]

A 60s Renault Alpine (IIRC..or was it the Gordini?) had a side "cove" (for want of a better word) like we see on this and the 53-on C-Ks.
And it also looks a bit like a Sunbeam Alpine from the side.
The wrap-around rear window is a bit like a TR-4 with the "Surry" top (what we'd call a Targa today) with the fixed rear window and removable top.

Great designs inspire others...

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[Milaca]

Hers's the modern day version of it, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

I like the look of this M-B, but I think the 1953 Studebaker prototype looks better.


Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good.

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by JBOYLE

A 60s Renault Alpine (IIRC..or was it the Gordini?) had a side "cove" (for want of a better word) like we see on this and the 53-on C-Ks.
And it also looks a bit like a Sunbeam Alpine from the side.
The wrap-around rear window is a bit like a TR-4 with the "Surry" top (what we'd call a Targa today) with the fixed rear window and removable top.

Great designs inspire others...

The side sweep on 1953-1956 Studebakers was patterned/fashioned after the Duesenberg sweep-panel. It was thought to be necessary to strengthen and quiet the flat panel (later removed).

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[JRoberts]

I like the shorter wheelbase, but the roof line seems somehow out of poportion. Maybe it is too "pointy" at the top. I really don't see the relation in the looks of this Stude and the Mercedes or the Alpine. The cove does resemble somewhat the cove on the Renault.

Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Editor of "The Down Easterner"
Eastern North Carolina Chapter

[sals54]

How about that cool 53 with a new "gentleman's chop"?????


sals54

[LarkR2Clone]

Like this one here?
My uncle bought this one in az.

[Milaca]

James, how many Studebakers are in that yard? Is the owner of the yard a member of the club?


Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good.

[TedsHawk]

quote:Originally posted by LarkR2Clone


Like this one here?
My uncle bought this one in az.

I like that, would be one to restore, would be fun to show up in that at a show!

1957 Golden Hawk
"Studebaker? they dont make them anymore"

[Chris Pile]

MAN! Look at all that South Bend iron!

Chris Pile
Editor: The Studebaker Special

http://midwaystudebakers.tripod.com/

[StudeDave57]

quote:Originally posted by Milaca

James, how many Studebakers are in that yard? Is the owner of the yard a member of the club?

There are many. No tellin' just how many, I'd bet.
I'd also bet "yes" an SDC member owns them all~
for now... [:0]

The name 'Chuck' comes to mind.
(no- not that one~ the other one in AZ...)


StudeDave '57 [8D]

[StudeMichael]

What is that R2? Do you have any more pics?