Shots from the album #3

[52-fan]

I have told the story before of going to look at a $700.00 54 Studebaker 2 door and getting a surprise. Here are a few of the pictures we took.



I was expecting a 2 door sedan when the doors opened. [:0]



Car had sat for years and needed a tire change.



Checking out the tow bar a few blocks from the house.



Washing off years of dirt and cat tracks after getting home.

"In the heart of Arkansas."
1952 Champion Starlight w/overdrive. Searcy, Arkansas

[dean pearson]

Nice car and a very cool tow vehicle too!

Dean.

[52-fan]

That was my 62 Scout. Traded it off while we were in South Dakota a few years later. Not the best tow vehicle, but it worked. I warped the flywheel dragging a balky 62 sedan up a hill a few months later. [:I]

"In the heart of Arkansas."
1952 Champion Starlight w/overdrive. Searcy, Arkansas

[55champion]

What a great find. Some folks have all the luck

[Gary1953]

Cool story and pitures. Thanks for posting.



Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
President Toy Studebaker Collectors Club. Have an interest in Toy Studebakers? Contact me for details.

[52-fan]

Unfortunately, I was not able to build the 54 like I had hoped. I finally sold it to a member in Louisiana.

"In the heart of Arkansas."
1952 Champion Starlight w/overdrive. Searcy, Arkansas

[Milaca]

Wow! I've never seen a IH Scout without rust holes!


Lark ala mode
In the middle of Minnesota

[52-fan]

That one had been owned by my brother-in-law who was a fanatic for maintaining his vehicles. I added the fatter radial tires in place of the 16" 6 ply mud&snows he had on it. Of course, at the time the pictures were taken it was only about 18 years old.

"In the heart of Arkansas."
1952 Champion Starlight w/overdrive. Searcy, Arkansas

[Milaca]

Scouts had a very short lifespan in Minnesota. The mechanics of the machines were excellent, but I think the bodies were rusting when new at the dealerships. I don't know if it was a design issue or really bad paint preperation. Aftermarket fiberglass body tubs are available for Scout II's, but I havent found any for the original Scouts. Too bad, they are a neat vehicle...in fact, I just plowed my driveway with a 1970 Scout rustbucket this afternoon!


Lark ala mode
In the middle of Minnesota

[silverhawk]

Love them both! BTW, I wasn't aware the steel scouts are getting scarce, I know of a pretty good one, but not for sale. A friend of mine owns it.

Dylan Wills

'61 lark deluxe 4 door wagon