1963 Lark r2

[Brandon]

I just joined the club and I have my eye on a 63 lark R2. I've been doing research and I believe I can't go wrong buying this car. I don't know if it runs but it is complete and has the supercharger on it. It has been sitting under a lean too for several years. I need to act fast because with a 3000 price it will go fast. Can I lose buying this car? Any input would be greatly appreciated. THanks in advance

[Chris_Dresbach]

If it is a "R" car with supercharger, no you cant go wrong.[^][8D]

Chris Dresbach

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by Brandon

I just joined the club and I have my eye on a 63 lark R2. I've been doing research and I believe I can't go wrong buying this car. I don't know if it runs but it is complete and has the supercharger on it. It has been sitting under a lean too for several years. I need to act fast because with a 3000 price it will go fast. Can I lose buying this car? Any input would be greatly appreciated. THanks in advance

You'll do fine. The engine/blower setup is worth that. Just make sure it's a real R2. We can tell with the serial number. I bought one for $1200 a few years back, spent 10K restoring it and more than doubled my investment.

JDP/Maryland

[Brandon]

What is in the vin that i should see on a r2?

[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by Brandon

What is in the vin that i should see on a r2?

The VIN has very little "intelligence". It was well before the 17 digit VINS that did.

If you post the VIN (driver's side A pillar) and the stamped engine number (left front corner of the engine block), someone here can look it up on the Jet Thrust register and tell you if it is legit.

Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[ozarkman]

and post some pics of the car...we love pics!

From deep in the Ozarks...

Fred

[Brandon]

I have to sell my other "investment" before I buy the lark

[studebaker-R2-4-me]

Borrow the money!


1964 R2 GT Hawk

1963 Daytona Convertible
Oakville, Ontario.
Hamilton Chapter

[bams50]

If you pass on it e-mail me- it's my dream car! Good luck!

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[candbstudebakers]

Bob they are all your dream car and this one is on our side of the world ha ha ha...Bob

Bob Peterson / C & B Studebakers

Castro Valley, CA
canbstudebakers-

[58PackardWagon]

Currently working on one myself. Would love to see pics. Also there are a number of us who can help you with the vin. It is between the door hinges on the drivers door.

58 Packard Wagons
63 Lark R2
62 Lark Skytop

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by candbstudebakers

Bob they are all your dream car and this one is on our side of the world ha ha ha...

Oh, no, I LOVE them all, but you know an R2 Lark really IS THE one I'd give every other one I have for[:X]

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[jbwhttail]

The engine block number should start with JTS

It is an addiction!

[Brandon]

Well I negotiated a deal on the lark today. Had to pay a little more than 3 for it. I'm picking it up tomorrow. I will post pics when I get it home. Any offers?

[Warren Webb]

You got yoruself a deal & a half alright! I stumbled across my 63 R-2 Hawk by chance 21 years ago & paid the same amount for it then. It has given me years & miles of satisfaction & pleasure since. Mine was a true R-2 but the previous owner had removed the supercharger setup, cam and carb leaving only the basic engine, oil pan w/tube, alternator bracket & distributor. It took me a couple of years to fine all the pieces to bring it back to original, including buying a complete R-2 engine to get the correct water manifold and driving halfway across the country to pick it up! Enjoy your new ride as we will too with PICTURES!

60 Lark convertible
61 Champ
62 Daytona convertible
63 G.T. R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2)
66 Daytona Sport Sedan