R5 correction

[JDP]

In another post I repeated what I heard and read about the R5 name being a press invention. I have since been corrected via a Studebaker letter Mick Float sent me. It clearly mentions the R5 name, and thus history has been preserved thanks to the forum.



JDP/Maryland
63 R2 SuperHawk (Caesar)
spent to date $54664,75
64 R2 GT (Sid)
spent to date $62,439.30
63 Lark 2 door
51 Commander
39 Coupe express
39 Coupe express (rod)

[DEEPNHOCK]

It figures that Studebaker would hold a press conference at the Cadillac hotel
Jeff[8D]

[DEEPNHOCK]

It figures that Studebaker would hold a press conference at the Cadillac hotel
Jeff[8D]

[StudeMichael]

The letter came from Bob Johnstone when we were emailing back and forth about the Duo Cento. Bob has a very informative and often times helpful site here:

http://www.studebaker-info.org/

1954 Commander
1958 Golden Hawk
1963 Daytona Convertible
1963 R2 Daytona
1963 R2 GT Hawk
1963 R1 Wagonaire
1963 R4 Avanti
1964 Champ
1966 Cruiser

[StudeMichael]

The letter came from Bob Johnstone when we were emailing back and forth about the Duo Cento. Bob has a very informative and often times helpful site here:

http://www.studebaker-info.org/

1954 Commander
1958 Golden Hawk
1963 Daytona Convertible
1963 R2 Daytona
1963 R2 GT Hawk
1963 R1 Wagonaire
1963 R4 Avanti
1964 Champ
1966 Cruiser