Hurst/Olds,ShelbyMust.,Offy/Stude=Who knows?

[Flashback]

In 1953 Offenhauser and Studebaker connected to build
what I thought was only one performance car. Later I
found out there was more than one. These cars were built
with reworked, or different heads, Offy intake, Stromberg
4 barrel, dual exhaust, and Mallory ignition. One was
toured around the country to Studebaker dealers. I learned
yesterday, there was another. I had a long conversation
with a local (Montgomery Alabama) former Dealer, and his Dad
before him. I am working to get pictures of Dealership. He
remembers at least two of the modified cars and possibly more.
Does anyone have any info on these cars?

Tex E. Grier

[Sonny]

No, I don't have any information, because I dunno if ANYbody knew about them. This is the first time for me. But I sure would LIKE to know more about them! Will ya keep us updated?

Thanks in advance!

Sonny
http://RacingStudebakers.com

[Flashback]

There was one article in the Los Angeles Herald & Express on
July 14th 1953, Showing the first car, which was a Coral red
and Ivory mist, Starliner. Shown in the picture is Fred Offenhauser
Clyde G. Riley, regional manager of Studebaker's southern California
-Arizona zone. Anyone recognize the Studebaker manager? The manifold
used was the 2262. The heads had a number stamped on the end. Rumor
has it that they were not really ported, relieved, but actually the
55 prototype?

Tex E. Grier