1964 Daytona convertible featured in current issue (August 2021) of Collectible Automobile

[Studebaker Wheel]

Just received my August 2021 issue of "Collectible Automobile" magazine. Noted a four page photo feature on a '64 Daytona convertible (one of 702). Car belongs to Robin Loughlin in Ortonville, Michigan and was restored from a very rough original by the owner with Craig Piper of Westmoreland Restorations in Blairsville, PA doing the body work. CA generally carries a Value Guide (valuation) for vehicles they feature. I am including that as well. Comments welcome.

[6hk71400]

Always one of my favorites. Second best is the 1960 Lark Convertible. I have owned a 1952 Commander in pace car colors. Best driving Studebaker in my opinion.

Bob Miles

[Milaca]

You already have the August issue? You must be a time traveler.
Anyway, the stated values for this model of car seems to me to be invalid. How do you put a price on a car when so few exist and even fewer are ever sold in recent years? If you have one with factory Avanti upgrades, I assume that it will bring far more than $30,000 in excellent condition. Aside from that, beautiful car, I would be proud to own it.

[Studebaker Wheel]

You already have the August issue? You must be a time traveler.
Anyway, the stated values for this model of car seems to me to be invalid. How do you put a price on a car when so few exist and even fewer are ever sold in recent years? If you have one with factory Avanti upgrades, I assume that it will bring far more than $30,000 in excellent condition. Aside from that, beautiful car, I would be proud to own it.

Believe the estimates were for a car with similar equipment as the one shown in the feature and not one with an R engine. That being the case I believe the estimates are in the ball park. And remember it is only an estimate. ....which is a guess.

[BobPalma]

Judging from Neil and Robin's work, that's probably one of the best ones in the country. Congrats all around. BP

[StudeRich]

If One or Two buyers really WANTED it, it would go for a lot more than $30,000.00

[t1003nl]

If anyone wants to see it close up, we are driving it to Indy for the national and will be doing a lot of cruising! Neil

[Andy R.]

Beautiful car. Great color.
The zoom lens from a distant, low vantage point really gives the grill a more aggressive appearance. That may be the first time I prefer the '64 to the '63!

[daytonadave]

Just needs some nice wheels.

[stude1964]

Richard
Thank you for posting. Yes we know the quality of work done by Craig at Westmoreland as well as the Loughlin's. There is something about Laguna Blue as well. I haven't seen their conv. but if it's anything like the Daytona HT that Robin pilots down the dragstrip at PSMC it must be astounding. I can't wait to see it at Indy.
Rob in PA.