I've heard the '58 President (and Commander for that matter) 2 door hardtops referred to as Starlights or Starliners. Just for my own knowledge, I'd like to know which is correct (I'm uncertain because of the naming convention for earlier 2 door hardtops vs. coupes). Thanks Howard
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Proper name for a 1958 President hardtop (Starlight or Starliner)
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.Tags: None
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Originally posted by brngarage View PostI've heard the '58 President (and Commander for that matter) 2 door hardtops referred to as Starlights or Starliners. Just for my own knowledge, I'd like to know which is correct (I'm uncertain because of the naming convention for earlier 2 door hardtops vs. coupes). Thanks HowardGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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A friend of mine named his "Mister President" and that seemed to fit.RadioRoy, specializing in AM/FM conversions with auxiliary inputs for iPod/satellite/CD player. In the old car radio business since 1985.
10G-C1 - 51 Champion starlight coupe
4H-K5 - 53 Commander starliner hardtop
5H-D5 - 54 Commander Conestoga wagon
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Last edited by StudeRich; 10-17-2020, 02:52 PM.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Thanks everyone. Now I can rest easy knowing the answer.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.
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Originally posted by StudeRich View Post
Bob Miles
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Originally posted by candbstudebakers View PostHoward just call it a 58 Studebaker hardtop.
Craig
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Originally posted by 6hk71400 View PostNot to mention Glamour and Scintillating! All of this in a National Geographic Magazine. At least 1958 of all the merger years loss was at $11 million dollars thanks to Harold Churchill. The lose as I remember would have been greater but the 4 quarter has the early Lark profits to bolster things.Bob MilesStudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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