64 Daytona Hard Tops

[Lou Van Anne]

When the new '64 Studebakers were introduced I was a 17 year old high school student. It was "love at first sight" with the Avanti, the GT Hawk , and the Daytona Hardtop. Now that I'm an old xart and have a buck or two, I see lots of Avantis and GT Hawks for sale. Where are all the '64 Daytonas hiding?...I hardly ever see one for sale.

[2R5]

I think the owners tend to keep them !

[8E45E]

I thought you were starting a roster for them... http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...aytona-Article

Craig

[Lou Van Anne]

I thought you were starting a roster for them... http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...aytona-Article

Craig

Yes, I did say that, didn't I....too much of a lazy xss, I guess. Am I being "shamed" into it...I should be after opening my big mouth! OK, I'll do it!...

[63t-cab]

Could it be, back in the day they were just a "Lark Type"? and worn down/used up old Studebaker run of the Mill

[Milaca]

Lou, here is my 1964 Daytona to add to your roster. I'll give you more details when you are ready.

[Lou Van Anne]

I thought you were starting a roster for them... http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...aytona-Article

Craig

Craig, Thanks for the kick in the butt...I needed it.
The roster project has now started...

[candbstudebakers]

I think that there was only about 1200 built if so how many could be still on the earth as cars? I have in the shop and have scrapped one and sent a few out of the country, and sold a couple here and don't know where they are now.

[8E45E]

Craig, Thanks for the kick in the butt...I needed it.
The roster project has now started...

You're welcome!

It appears you are already receiving some excellent responses on your thread just for them. Keep up the good work!

Craig

[Skip Lackie]

I think the owners tend to keep them !

Yes. Have owned mine for 35+ years, plus a another one (parts car) for 20.

[t1003nl]

I restored this one. It left the factory Strato Blue, 259 V8, 2 bbl, automatic, front bench, Dana 27 w/3.07 gear (open). Now it is Laguna blue, 289 V8, 4 bbl, 4 speed, front buckets, Dana 44 w/3.54 gear TT. Very tight car. Very fun to drive. We've had it on the road 1 year and put 3300 miles on it. It is a really fun car.

[billslark]

There were a total of 2414 1964 Daytona hardtops built.




Bill

[candbstudebakers]

I stand corrected, and I think the number that are still some where other than China is still rather high, same as the Avanti.

[r1lark]

My '64 Daytona 4-speed.

[Green 53]

64 Daytona hard tops are great cars. I have owned three of them thru the years. Last one was an R2 4 speed.

Denny L