OK what is it? Caption on the back says June 1, 1954 V.R. Clark photographer South Bend, Indiana
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OK what is it? Caption on the back says June 1, 1954 V.R. Clark photographer South Bend, IndianaRichard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review -
Yes, that is the Fiat. They liked the style so much that they just took it from Studebaker. Naturally Studebaker put a quick end to that when they found out. There is more about this in the book "Bob Bourke's designs for Studebaker".
Note the odd wheel base compared to a normal '53 Studebaker.Chris DresbachComment
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Well, it's a cute little thing!!!Jamie McLeod
Hope Mills, NC
1963 Lark "Ugly Betty"
1958 Commander "Christine"
1964 Wagonaire "Louise"
1955 Commander Sedan
1964 Champ
1960 LarkComment
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And, clearly, it's the father of Wayne Mullin's GT Hawk...
Gary Ash
Dartmouth, Mass.
'32 Indy car replica (in progress)
’41 Commander Land Cruiser
'48 M5
'65 Wagonaire Commander
'63 Wagonaire Standard
web site at http://www.studegarage.comComment
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Now THAT has Class.
Not so much the Fiat. 
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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Would be interesting to see one of them show up at a Stude Meet.
Richard, you wouldn't happen to have a photo of the front or rear?Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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It's on page 124 of Bob Bourke's designs for Studebaker. It looks identical to the '53 Studebaker down to the tri-star. I don't think this car still exists, it was probably destroyed.Chris DresbachComment
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Wayne Mullins shortened Gt Hawk is a very interesting car. We see Him driving around this area in it quite often. One of Paul Gunder's creations I believe.Comment
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Chris, I see no evidence of a tri-star anywhere on this car so am not sure what you are referring?Originally posted by Chris_Dresbach View PostRichard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker ReviewComment
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"Would be interesting to see one of them show up at a Stude Meet.
Richard, you wouldn't happen to have a photo of the front or rear?"
(Rockne10)
In fact I do, both shown above. I knew what it was when I posted it, just seeing if anyone else did (note the Fiat 1100N name plate on front). As you will see neither the front or rear views looks anything like the Studebaker.Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker ReviewComment
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Interesting that they grabbed the three-piece rear window, not unlike the 1952 Studebaker Starliner. BP
We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge. 
G. K. Chesterton: This triangle of truisms, of father, mother, and child, cannot be destroyed; it can only destroy those civilizations which disregard it.Comment
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I love the side sihlouette. The proportions are just perfect. The view from the rear is not as impressive and the front shot is too generic and too Fiat for me. None of it is terrible, but the front and rear do not accentuate the sexy side profile.Comment
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Yes, it is (one of Paul's "creations").Originally posted by SN-60 View PostGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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