Torrey Kirby diesel Lark

[53k]

There has been some discussion before about diesel Larks. Today I was at Torrey's and took these pix of his diesel ('63 two-door, automatic transmission, four-cylinder 64 hp Perkins diesel). It was assigned a six-cylinder body number. Torrey thinks there were six two-door sedans built, 10 station wagons and an unknown number of taxis. They were all assigned six-cylinder numbers.




Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. '64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Daytona convertible, '53 Commander Starliner, Museum R-4 engine, '62 Gravely Model L, '72 Gravely Model 430

[bams50]

Being that I love Larks and diesels, I have long dreamed of having that car...[][:X][^] Maybe someday I'll at least get a chance for a ride in it...

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

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[Carl Purdy]

If it had a turbo. That would be one cool car.


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[Mark57]

With the price of fuel, it would make a great commuter! [^]

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island

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[showbizkid]

Pretty cool stuff! It'd be cool to see a TW piece on this car.


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Clark in San Diego
'63 F2/Lark Standard

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[Transtar60]

I would venture a guess that they used HD V8 springs in the front end??


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[53k]

quote:Originally posted by Transtar60

I would venture a guess that they used HD V8 springs in the front end??

I don't know about that, but it did have the HD Flightomatic with water cooling.


Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. '64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Daytona convertible, '53 Commander Starliner, Museum R-4 engine, '62 Gravely Model L, '72 Gravely Model 430

[studelark]

Paul; Thanks for sharing. I remember the first time I saw this car at a White Post meet back in the 80's. I couldn't believe what was in front of me. WOW!! What a odd-ball, but I loved it. It was a thrill to watch it leave the grounds.[^][^]

The only light truck to receive a diesel during the same period was an experimental ZIP VAN (serial # E5-FC-1711). However, rather than using the Perkins diesel engine, as used in the cars, Studebaker chose to use a Cerlist diesel in the ZIP VAN. The Perkins was a 4 cylinder, I believe, and the Cerlist was a 3 cylinder engine. I've never heard an explanation why two unlike diesels. Any comments[?]

Frank Drumheller
Louisa, VA
60S-W6
'48 M16-52 Boyer fire truck

[Roscomacaw]

Paul (or anyone), has Kirby ever made any claim as to what sort of mileage can be had with this car???

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by Mr.Biggs

Paul (or anyone), has Kirby ever made any claim as to what sort of mileage can be had with this car???

I have wondered about that myself. I'll try to ask him as soon as I can reach him again (he was leaving soon to go to South Carolina to visit his daughter).
The Perkins is basically a tractor engine. Many Massey-Ferguson parts apply.

Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. '64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Daytona convertible, '53 Commander Starliner, Museum R-4 engine, '62 Gravely Model L, '72 Gravely Model 430

[R2Andrea]

Back when I was just a dumb kid I found a '63 4dr. Lark in one of the local junk yards. Pretty rusty, ugly plain interior and an equally ugly black paint job. Underneath which was it's origonal yellow paint. I managed to pry the hood open only to find a Perkins diesel. Now who in the world would want to get rid of a good Stude motor and put in a diesel??? Well later on, when I found out about Studebakers Diesel Lark Program, I went back looking for that sorry car. The only thing the old man at the yard could remember was that it was bought by a farmer from Michigan because he needed a replacement motor for His Massey Ferguson tractor.
By the way, all the Diesel Larks started life as 6 cyl.HD sedans or Taxis.

R2Andy

[loc8tor]

Torey is a super cool guy, my wife and I(befre we were married) got the tour of his stuff, after meeting him at a meet in Martinsburg...(was a most memorable stude meet for me, I met Ted Harbit that day, and just happened to have my Hot Rod Magazine with me that had a feature on him, I had him sign it and when I unpack it(moving grrrr) I plan on putting it beside my stude stock certs on my LR wall!)

hmmm, my Wife has 2 GT Hawks, and a 58 Silver Hawk(but whats hers is mine NOW, LOL)...But I still want my Daytona!

[R2Andrea]

Anyone know the VIN for this car?


R2Andy

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by loc8tor

Torey is a super cool guy, my wife and I(befre we were married) got the tour of his stuff, after meeting him at a meet in Martinsburg...(was a most memorable stude meet for me, I met Ted Harbit that day, and just happened to have my Hot Rod Magazine with me that had a feature on him, I had him sign it and when I unpack it(moving grrrr) I plan on putting it beside my stude stock certs on my LR wall!)

We were very lucky to get Ted and and his lovely wife to our meet. It was a pretty long trip in the big car hauler. They are both the most gracious, modest people you'll ever meet. Chicken Hawk was a BIG draw- attracted people off the street who didn't even know what a Studebaker was. We can thank our member Ron Butts for getting them there.


Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. '64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Daytona convertible, '53 Commander Starliner, Museum R-4 engine, '62 Gravely Model L, '72 Gravely Model 430

[ChampTrucking]

R2ANDY--Petras????