How do you define a “survivor car”?

[mbstude]

Yes, a decent and rare '58 Packard Country Sedan !

If that Antenna is actually a Stude. AC Power Cowl Mount Antenna, it would be Beyond Very Rare today.
That plastic cable sleeve is not like a Manual Crank up Ant. at all, it could be aftermarket.

My also 1958 President, was ordered with AC-2887 "Power Cowl Antenna", but that never happened, it has a AC-2688 Internal Control crank up type.
Either they were short on supply, out of stock, or actually Never arrived at South Bend and canceled or VERY, Very few made.

I have never seen one, ANYBODY ?

I had an NOS one. It went with my '58 President when I sold it.

[nels]

My survivor is a 1963 R2 full package Super Hawk in super red. Paint, interior, engine, chrome, hoses and hose clamps etc are all original. Probably the best unrestored 63 Super Hawk in existence. The problem with this car is I’m afraid to drive it. The original wheels I have but I also had a set of dealer option 63 style Halibrand mags so I installed them. I think this car is deserving, they really make the car. Photos taken when it was on display at the Studebaker museum in South Bend.

[Andy R.]

You honor this exceptional vehicle by your deference. It has earned, by its own 61-year unmolested existence, complete admiration as a survivor and thriver.
Was this car at Mansfield International Meet?

[Topper2011]

Andy, I consider your car a survivor. Actually, a lot of the cars on this forum should be considered that being most on here are basically stock. For me, mild modifications that enhance safety, comfort or drivable doesn't diminish it's standing as survivor.

[64V19816]

Incredible museum car

[nels]

Andy R. No, it wasn’t at the Mansfield international meet. I don’t think it’s been to a National yet. I probably should bring it to one. It is an unbelievable survivor. It’s good to have something like this available to see what a production Studebaker looked like as produced and It actually looks pretty darn good.

[Hawkeye]

A car like this is invaluable because it reminds us of the quality and workmanship of the Studebaker when it was new.
Sometimes it's hard to see past a well worn car that rattles and wanders a bit going down the highway and is full of "improvements" made by previous owners that just denigrate the Studebaker marque.
I have a 56,000 original mile '64 Daytona Hardtop that has been repainted once and the cloth inserts in the seats replaced and a new carpet. I guess it doesn't qualify as a "survivor" then. But the body is tight, the steering accurate and it is a blast to drive.
It is unusual because it was a 259 2 bbl, manual steering and manual drum brakes and a power shift automatic!
Now, I realize I should "upgrade" with a modern disc brake conversion, put on a modern 4 bbl carb or electronic fuel injection, upgrade to a Fatman Mustang II suspension or whatever.
But it's a blast to drive, stops well and keeps up with traffic, not to mention a bordeaux red Daytona Hardtop with red bucket seat interior is one of the highlights of the Lark type cars.
I even enjoy gapping the points in the Prestolite distributor.