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The front looks great (even if it is a little busy)- that trunk is horrible though. And with the roof removed, that back window is going to blow out the back at highway speeds.
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I have a strong feeling that Robert Bourke would not be happy.Howard - Los Angeles chapter SDC
'53 Commander Starliner (Finally running and driving, but still in process)
'56 Golden Hawk (3 speed/overdrive, Power steering - Running, but not yet driving)
'58 Packard Hawk. A partially restored car that was not completely assembled.Comment
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I like the roof and the windshield treatment. The rest.............well, I think it's a good thing they specialized in boats.sigpic1966 Daytona (The First One)
1950 Champion Convertible
1950 Champion 4Dr
1955 President 2 Dr Hardtop
1957 ThunderbirdComment
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Certainly different, did it survive?John Clements
Christchurch, New ZealandComment
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Hideous from every angle.Comment
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Why would he care? According to the article Virgil Exner designed the 53.Originally posted by brngarage View PostDon 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 ownedComment
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The front end looks ok, but the back is hideous. The windshield looks wierd with no "A" pillars but still having fixed door window tracks, and the door window header makes the removeable roof not only pointless but also dangerous. Any time you'd get in or out of the thing with the roof off you'll more than likely either bang your head or "clothesline" yourself on that disembodied door header.
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Just like some of the weird stuff built today, I'm sure this car got plenty of attention in its day. In the end, it is another example of how hard it is to improve on the original design."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickupComment
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Looks like a back to the future style car, so maybe it should fly away to the future and never come back. a lot of money and fiber glass wasted.Candbstudebakers
Castro Valley,
California
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I believe that the point was to get "attention" for the business.Originally posted by 52-fan View Post
I also agree with Bensherb's statement; "The front end looks ok, but the back is hideous."Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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I bet it looks great from about a quarter mile."Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.Comment
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