Searching is half the fun!

[Rob Davies]

As the subject says, Searching is half the Fun! but it sure can be frustrating!
I have been on the hunt for a 1960 Lark Convertible for some time now!
a couple of years anyway. Found a couple on ebay but they went for more than I wanted to spend. Found a couple via the club members BUT when it came down to it, they decided to keep them... I don't blame em!!!
Then I took out a Wanted ad, Lady called and got me all hopped up again.. and then..... When I am about to travel to look at it ,, She doesn't return my calls....or
Finally I find a ad and call the guy, He has owned it a long time and has had it in storage in a container in his yard for the last 37years.
He said when it went in it was in great condition, Yellow but could not remember the color of the interior?
Says the top is great and seats etc are great!!!
I asked him to get pictures but he is 85 and doesnt have computer or digital camera.
He called me a couple of days after chatting and said he took took the lark out of the container. ( The container had no door on it)
He says the roof is rotten and upholstery is just ok not perfect.
( I think it will be rotten as well)
He put a new battery in it and it flashed right up no trouble.
Its all there but he changed both doors to black doors that he says were in better shape, and has 4 door panels but only the doors on the car.
So I am heading out for a 3 day drive to have a look and hopefully buy it.
I should phone him and get the VIN that should tell me a few things?


Searching for a 60 Lark Convertible, the search may be over?

[Tom Bredehoft]

With the serial No. (VIN numbers came after Studebaker's demise) you can write the Studebaker National Museum and get a build sheet, telling you how and when the car was originally built. The serial number is simply a sequential number for the assembled car.

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Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe (since 1959)
'55 President (6H Y6) State Sedan
....On the road, again....
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars

[rockne10]

[aarrggh]

quote:Originally posted by Tom B

With the serial No. (VIN numbers came after Studebaker's demise) you can write the Studebaker National Museum and get a build sheet, telling you how and when the car was originally built. The serial number is simply a sequential number for the assembled car.

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Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe (since 1959)
'55 President (6H Y6) State Sedan
....On the road, again....
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars

Can that be done for a 1938 studebaker or is that a bit too old ?

[rockne10]

Studebaker National Museum has production orders from 1936.

http://www.studebakermuseum.org/cart/category.asp?cid=55

[barnlark]

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The half after searching isn't always fun, but it is for your vendors.

[sals54]

I have to admit that I love the search. Though, I'm not on the lookout for anything specific. Looking for one particular make and model will almost always introduce an element of frustration, but hopefully you will have success. Good luck.

sals54

[SteveH]

I know what you mean about the search; anyone have a good passengers side fender for a '62 Lark convertable? :^)

Studebaker classifieds! www.studeswap.com

[55s]

Unless I didn't have anything else better to do, I'm not sure I would take a 3 day drive (one way?) to go look at a car - even a desirable car - without having all facts and knowing the price. (I presume you have this knowledge). I would only make a trip like this if I was going to buy regardless and I had the cash in my hand.

I might suggest that another SDC member may be able to check it out for you to save the trip - but then again the price and value may be exceptional.

Good luck - I hope it is really nice and you join the club.