South African Studebaker Encounter

[stude dude]

I was on my way home from a quick trip to South Africa yesterday, patiently waiting in the departure lounge of Durban International Airport when I spotted a man wearing a Studebaker shirt. I thought I was seeing things....and I had already enjoyed a couple of Scotch and drys. So I went up to him and introduced myself as a fellow SDC member and we exchanged details. Turns out that he is a member of the local Studebaker club and the proud owner of a RHC 1957 Silver Hawk and a 1942 Champion coupe. Both he and his wife were very friendly and we could have chatted for hours if time had permitted. Lucky for the Stude logo shirt or I would have never met them!

Chris.

[Commander Eddie]

We're like a secret club that is trying NOT to be secret.
How about if we designate one day of the week (Friday?) as "Wear your Studebaker shirt day".

[stude dude]

It proves that this really is an international club.

Chris.

[JRoberts]

Sounds like a much more pleasant air port experience than most have these days. Really a great coincidence----good for you and the SDC folks you met up with.

[Corvanti]

How about if we designate one day of the week (Friday?) as "Wear your Studebaker shirt day".

not a bad idea! but i think maybe a Saturday would work out better for the folks that work (and have a dress code)... i'd also say Sunday, but wonder if going to church in a Studebaker "T" would be appropriate - maybe a collared one that's available from our vendors?