Is this a real R-1 ?

[Transtar56]

It looks like it,and a four speed too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-Studebaker-Cruiser-V-8-4-speed_W0QQitemZ4635419833

[sbca96]

Wow ... thats got to be rare, an R1 /4 speed / 4 door? I wonder if it
was a police car, or detectives car?? Seems like a strange option set
for a civilian order. Reminds me of our 259 64 Commander 4 door. Poor
thing, we tried to give it away, no one wanted it, solid rust free
California car - went to the crusher, of course that was mid 80's.[V]

Tom

[Mike]

Someone added the R1 emblems.
The seller will send a copy of the build sheet; if you ask. "R1" appears only as a code in the shipping instructions.
The serial # stamped on the engine is the same as shown on the build sheet. It's "P..."; which indicates a normal 289. An R1 would be "JT...". I'm told the tag bolted on next to the serial # indicates it's a replacement engine. It may have come with no #, and been stamped with the original, when installed.
The car was originally an automatic. It was very well equipped.
It's an interesting car. That's definitely the way to photograph an AFB!
Mike M.

[JDP]

The seller is a smart cookie. He knows it not a factory R1/4 speed since he's had several E-mails, but he can say he's not sure, and let the bidders think they snagging a rare car.

Studebaker On The Net http://stude.com
64 R2 4 speed Challenger
63 R2 4 speed GT Black
63 R2 4 speed GT White
63 Avanti
54 3R Pickup

[kmul221]

I asked the same thing here on April 28th,got the same replies as you

http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/sdc_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3911

[StudeDave57]

Still would be fun, R1 or not!

[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'58 Packard sedan
'65 Cruiser