1960 Studebaker Lark convertible

[qt lark]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and am wondering if anyone else on this forum has a 1960 Lark convertible (259.2 cu in - 4.2L)? I bought one a few weeks back and just love it. There were only 2700 or so made and I'm curious how many may still be in operational condition.

Thanks in advance,

Paul

[jackb]

nice lookin car

[StudeRich]

Here is one usually Happy owner, this post just isn't one of Her happiest!

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?72570-Lark-VIII-let-Lark-VIII-girl-down-and-Lark-VIII-girl-is-sad&highlight=lark+convertible

Just last week there was another I believe "New" owner of a '60 Convert, another very NICE Car, they are clearly THE Model in the '60 Lark line to preserve, collect and enjoy the most.
You have a beautiful Car, the non-original Color, Cragar Mags and way too high front ride height, does not seem to completely ruin the cool look!

[studegary]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and am wondering if anyone else on this forum has a 1960 Lark convertible (259.2 cu in - 4.2L)? I bought one a few weeks back and just love it. There were only 2700 or so made and I'm curious how many may still be in operational condition.

Thanks in advance,

Paul

Welcome to the Forum! I hope by now that you have joined SDC, from this site.
I owned a 1960 Lark VIII AT convertible that I used for my everyday work car.
I do not know where your number came from. I believe that there were 8571 1960 Lark convertibles.

[StudeRich]

OH, oh, we have not heard from the Guy I was talking about in Post #3 since 5/16/13, I hope he is getting things straightened out with the Title and Insurance on the "Sandy" hurricane Car, doesn't sound too good.

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?71541-Smoke-from-crankcase-vent-oil-filler-tube

[Bordeaux Daytona]

Here's a link to another thread that has pictures of Ed(Mr Speed 53) & Cyndi George's 60 convt. 259 automatic with a paxton supercharger.


sclub.com/showthread.php?73225-Barnyard-Boogie-Monee-Illinois-Saturday-July-13th&highlight=ed+george

[SScopelli]

Welcome, and nice find..

Be careful on enjoying it too much!

By years end, you might be asking where to put your 5th Studebaker..

[RadioRoy]

Very nice car. I have one also, in a very nice blue color.

[Warren Webb]

I just renewed my plates this month (California $128.00) for my 60 convertible even though I think its disgusting to have to pay more for license plates than what it costs for insurance. I can shop for cheaper insurance but the only thing I can save on my plates is the extra for the "vanity" plate. It needs a front end alignment but is a great driver otherwise.

I love the look of your "new" car. That rake we used to call when I was a kid in New Jersey "the California rake." I intend on getting a set of Keystone mags for mine, just like I have on my 66 Daytona & my everyday driver Ranger.

[qt lark]

Thanx for your response I may have lead you estray with what I was looking for. The nos. I had was 5400 total manuf. There was appox. 2700 6 cyl and 2700 8 cyl. I can't find the site I found those nos. on.I'm just going to have to kept looking. More nos. To confuse the issue. I had the lark appraised a mo. ago. Diff. no. again. Total qty built 5464.

[studeclunker]

Welcome to the Forum, Paul. May I join with everyone else in gushing how outrageously cool your car is. How many are extant? I don't know the exact figure, but you can bet more than a few. Even at that, they're a very rare bird!

Congrats on a wonderful find!

[Studebakercenteroforegon]

The "Studebaker Buyer's Guide" by Langworth has production numbers showing 5464 V-8 and 3107 6 cylinder for a total of 8571.

[Lark8girl]

Pretty car, Welcome to the forum, Happy Larking!
We have probably seen a dozen 1960 Lark convertibles

Lark VIII girl

[pinehurstbob]

I own one as well. My research shows a total of 8571 built. 5464 8 cylinder and 3107 6 cylinders. I know of 2 others that are on the road, 1 parts car and 1 under restoration in my part of the world. I was looking for a project car and it took me 3 years to find one on e-bay. They don't come up for sale that often so you are indeed fortunate to have found such a good looking specimen. Keep on cruisin and enjoy it, thats what I am doing with mine and by the way, do join the club. You join for the cars and stay because of the people
Bob

[qt lark]

Thanx for the production nos.

Thanx for the production nos.5464 V8s and 3107 6 cyl.