The 30k lark convertible

[Studelarkrod]

https://www.primoclassicsllc.com/1960-studebaker-lark-viii-c-858.htm

Now on eBay!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233180544549

[abkco]

When the ad says factory V8, I guess that means the owner pulled out the 6 cylinder engine and put in a factory V8 engine

[fargoguy]

I caught that too- wonder if the brakes and springs were upgraded.

[jackb]

I don't know..... there's enough mis-represented in the 2 ads that would make me want to get a very good, up close and personal with this one before pulling the lever. Anyone who buys this from afar, without a Stude - up - close inspection deserves what the "might" get. I don't want to get all wet here, but without some distinct and descriptive details on the car's history, what was actually done mechnically etc.... It's a big guessing game. Does anybody here know this car or know a previous owner ? I won't nit pick the obvious, but..

[StudeRich]

A good example of a "Cosmetic Restoration", done as a Mild Custom, as long you know that is what you are getting and Pay accordingly, and don't care that it was a Six, "maybe" you would be a Happy Buyer.

[Studelarkrod]

Don't know enough to know how to know if it came with a 6 originally.
That said, most of these dealer don't know either.
I thought it was funny it was 30k. It's a nice car, and one I would own if it was a 6 or an 8, but no way would I pay 30k.

[rockne10]

Don't know enough to know how to know if it came with a 6 originally.

60S prefix in the Serial No. indicates a 1960 six cylinder.

[t walgamuth]

It looks sharp in the pictures but there is a lot you cannot tell from a pic.

[Studelarkrod]

60S prefix in the Serial No. indicates a 1960 six cylinder.

So what would it be if it was a V8?

[abkco]

60V..... would be correct for a V 8

So what would it be if it was a V8?

[StudeRich]

As well as the Serial Number Plate showing a "S" or a "V", the Body Tag on the Firewall also would show the Year, Engine Type, Body Type, Trim Level and Body only Line Number.

Unless it has been "Changed".

[8E45E]

One can just see the '60S L6' on the body tag partially hidden by the hood torsion rod when you enlarge the engine photo in the Ebay ad.

Craig

[rockne10]

There's a lot of "not correct" going on there.
But if it is safe and solid I would drive it in a heartbeat. But even a perfect original restoration couldn't motivate that kind of money.
I bought a 1960 Lark convertible back in 1976 to be my daily driver. It was a war horse, Jonquil with an eggshell top; and I beat it unmercifully.

Just a shame I can't afford them any more.

[studegary]

There's a lot of "not correct" going on there.
But if it is safe and solid I would drive it in a heartbeat. But even a perfect original restoration couldn't motivate that kind of money.
I bought a 1960 Lark convertible back in 1976 to be my daily driver. It was a war horse, Jonquil with an eggshell top; and I beat it unmercifully.
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Just a shame I can't afford them any more.

I had one, a V8, that looked just like yours in the late 1960s. I drove it about 750 local miles per week and sold it to a workmate.

[Hawklover]

Gee for that kind of cash, I would expect a ss exhaust:-(.......look at the exhaust tips..now look at the pipe they attach to:-(