My first thought would be the 1955 Speedsters since they came out in only one year. Are there others? Please include anything including trucks.
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51 Commander business coupe,one made.Don Wilson, Centralia, WA
40 Champion 4 door*
50 Champion 2 door*
53 Commander K Auto*
53 Commander K overdrive*
55 President Speedster
62 GT 4Speed*
63 Avanti R1*
64 Champ 1/2 ton
* Formerly owned
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1964 Commander 2 Door Sedan with R3 Power, ONE factory built.
1956 Golden Hawk with LEATHER Interior, ONE built.
Maybe we have to "Define" Rarest a bit more!
ONE is not a very big group of representative Cars.
1957 Parkview (Commander V8 259) 2 Door Station Wagon 738 total produced.
Speaking of One year only models, '56 Flight Hawk, Power Hawk and Sky Hawk were in that group, and the Sky Hawk is the rarest of those, VERY Rare today.Last edited by StudeRich; 07-03-2014, 11:07 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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More here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...BROADMOOR+1958
and here: http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...BROADMOOR+1958
Craig
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If one considers the dozens of possible option combinations, then there are probably hundreds of "one-of-one" Studebakers built. Having a model/engine/transmission with a tissue dispenser on the production order is not especially interesting to some of us. Let the Corvette owners brag about having the only '64 Marina blue convertible delivered without the hardtop or softtop and with the optional headrests and the teak steering wheel (or whatever).
The 588 Packard Hawks rank high among my favorites. However, it's well to remember rarity = unpopularity. Fact is, few-to-none of the car buyers of that day saw sufficient value to spend for it. That's why so few were produced and sold.PackardV8
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If you are taking about production figures, then the other guys have given you a clue. BUT, if you are talking about survivors I challenge anyone to find more 1947 Commander 2 door sedans (not Starlights) than 1964 convertibles, 64 Avantis, or even 1958 Packard wagons. I had a 47 Commander 2 door sedan and have only seen references to maybe 2 or 3 other survivors. I bet there are not more than 8. If you think I'm wrong I'd like to know. Good luck!"Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.
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Originally posted by Scott View PostIf you are taking about production figures, then the other guys have given you a clue. BUT, if you are talking about survivors I challenge anyone to find more 1947 Commander 2 door sedans (not Starlights) than 1964 convertibles, 64 Avantis, or even 1958 Packard wagons. I had a 47 Commander 2 door sedan and have only seen references to maybe 2 or 3 other survivors. I bet there are not more than 8. If you think I'm wrong I'd like to know. Good luck!
jack vinesPackardV8
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Originally posted by PackardV8 View PostDoesn't matter if the discussion is about production or survivors, the same logic applies. If only single digits have survived, it's because few, even among CASOs, saw enough value there to spend the money to preserve or restore.
jack vines
Well, that's odd. It's not hard to find 1947 Champion 2 door sedans. You'd think the more powerful Commander would be more desirable. It's like saying that a 55 Chevy 150 with a 6 cylinder is more attractive to collectors and restorers than a Belair with a V8."Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.
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The '57 President 2dr of mine. I've seen maybe 4 others - actually, only ONE have I seen in person - the rosemist and white one that lives in the midwest.. Last time I checked the roster I came up with about 15 (or so - it's been a long time since I checked) There were only 836 of them built, but like the mentioned '47 Comm 2-drs - who knows how many are left? I know there's some accepted formula for calculating the survival rate of various vehicles, but some seem to defy those calculations to extremes. With 159 '58 Packard wagons made, there's an unbelievable number that are still around to this day - Packard Hawks too - and I'd be willing to bet there's a few yet to come out of barns and other forms of storage.No deceptive flags to prove I'm patriotic - no biblical BS to impress - just ME and Studebakers - as it should be.
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