Studebaker Dealers

[57 Classic]

In order to get information out to newspapers etc. Studebaker evidently mixed and matched pictures to be sent out. I have two complete Press kits and both had three models that had pictures taken before the proper badges were approved. I will be posting in the Factory pictures section a Lark 4 door that has press kit info attached to the back and you can see that it does not have any identifcation on it.

B. Millette

[57 Classic]

Picture of the interior of Brazos Motor Co. in Bryan TX.
This was their grand opening in a new facility. Thanks to
B.B. Holland who gave me a set of the dealer pics.


B. Millette

[Scott]

Here's a nice photo of a dealership. I think it was in Rochester, NY. From an online collection as shown on the photo.

[57 Classic]

Here will eventually be two posts of one of the oldest Stude dealers that was in existence over the years. It was Eich Motors in St. Cloud MN. The dealer started selling wagons in 1898 and sold their first car, an EMF in 1910. The dealership stayed in the downtown St. Cloud location until 1957 when they ran out of space. I remember looking at the 55s in that showroom when they under wraps before introduction.


To be continued.
B. Millette

[57 Classic]

Here is the second installment for Eich Motors. Actually it was named A.A. Eich and Sons until it was changed to Eich Motors in 1957.
They moved to the new building in 1957 on the outskirts of town and also took on the Mercedes franchise. In 1960 they were the 5th dealer in the state to have a Volkswagon franchise and in 1975 they also took on Mazda. They still sell the two vehicles today in the same building. They stopped their Stude franchise in 1960.


B. Millette

[cabrina]

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[Bill Pressler]

Brian, both your photos of Eich Motors are impressive! Thanks for posting them. Both are way bigger buildings than I ever saw for a Studebaker dealer...but then, I only ever recall seeing one before they went out of business (was just a kid then)!

It's neat (and almost hard to believe) that as late as '57, a Studebaker dealer built as impressive a building as Eich's new building!

Bill Pressler

quote:Originally posted by 57 Classic

Here is the second installment for Eich Motors. Actually it was named A.A. Eich and Sons until it was changed to Eich Motors in 1957.
They moved to the new building in 1957 on the outskirts of town and also took on the Mercedes franchise. In 1960 they were the 5th dealer in the state to have a Volkswagon franchise and in 1975 they also took on Mazda. They still sell the two vehicles today in the same building. They stopped their Stude franchise in 1960.


B. Millette

[BobPalma]

quote:Originally posted by Bill Pressler

Brian, both your photos of Eich Motors are impressive! Thanks for posting them. Both are way bigger buildings than I ever saw for a Studebaker dealer...but then, I only ever recall seeing one before they went out of business (was just a kid then)!

It's neat (and almost hard to believe) that as late as '57, a Studebaker dealer built as impressive a building as Eich's new building!

Bill Pressler

quote:Originally posted by 57 Classic

Here is the second installment for Eich Motors. Actually it was named A.A. Eich and Sons until it was changed to Eich Motors in 1957.
They moved to the new building in 1957 on the outskirts of town and also took on the Mercedes franchise. In 1960 they were the 5th dealer in the state to have a Volkswagon franchise and in 1975 they also took on Mazda. They still sell the two vehicles today in the same building. They stopped their Stude franchise in 1960.


B. Millette

Yeah, Bill, and how much do you suppose they enjoyed facing that new monthly nut when they saw their first shipment of 1958 Studebakers to sell? [:0][xx(] BP

[8E45E]

quote:Originally posted by BobPalma



Yeah, Bill, and how much do you suppose they enjoyed facing that new monthly nut when they saw their first shipment of 1958 Studebakers to sell? [:0][xx(] BP

Ask a Pontiac dealer how HE felt when his first shipment of Azteks showed up!!

Craig

[556063]

Picked up some information on another local Studebaker Dealer by spotting a dealer nameplate on a sheet metal dealer's trailer deck at a local swap meet last weekend. The vendor snatched it up and hid it away when I asked if it was for sale. The Studebaker Dealer in Monticello, IN was Gross Motors.

Kevin Wolford
Plymouth, IN

55 Champion
60 Lark VI Conv.
63 Avanti R1

[57 Classic]

I am sure this one is on the list but here is a picture.
Keenan Motors in Philadelphia. Looks like a Mercedes dealer also.


B. Millette

[57 Classic]

Eiznhamer Motor Co. Clay Center KS
Note the official pace car for the Pike's Peak Auto Hill Climb.

[LARK59]

I just bought a 60 Lark VIII from a guy in N.J. mostly orig paint {cleanest Lark Ive personally ever seen} it still has its dealer sticker on the rear body panel Irwin Motors-Lark 308 Great neck rd-Great neck Im told im the third owner Pics will follw of the car soon{partially disassembled as I recived it}

Jerry Sarkozi

59 Lark VI Hardtop
63 Lark Custom 2D R1
57 Transtar 1 ton
64 wagon
57 Silver Hawk {soon}future Bonneville car 200 mph

[57 Classic]

Kenyon Motors in Kenyon MN. Even though very small he recalled selling 4 Hawks in one year--either 59 or 60. He was in business until 1966.


B. Millette

[Guido]

quote:Originally posted by 57 Classic

Kenyon Motors in Kenyon MN. Even though very small he recalled selling 4 Hawks in one year--either 59 or 60. He was in business until 1966.

As BP will attest, he must have been a smart man to also carry Oliver!