I'm working on an article and need to know the announcement date of the 1955's with the wrap-around windshield. Thanks much!
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Um.....I think they already announced it! <g>
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Yes, I know..........and I have been called worse.Last edited by bezhawk; 01-05-2011, 05:40 PM.Bez Auto Alchemy
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Here are two links that may help: The first one includes a description of the 1955 model introductions, which was published in Feb 1955 showing the series I styling.
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The second is an ad for the “The newest of the new! Advanced ’55 Studebaker NEW VISIBILITY!……………”, which shows the series II styling, which was published in Mar 1955.
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Originally posted by Jerry K View PostI'm working on an article and need to know the announcement date of the 1955's with the wrap-around windshield. Thanks much!
Craig
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Originally posted by clonelark View PostNever seen a 55 with AC, I know they did in 1956. But i havent seen everything.
Think of it this way; lets say that today a cheap new Hundae or however they spell it, is $20,000.00, would you pay $5000.00 for the AIR CONDITIONING?
That is about approximately how the comparision works out! Plus no one but people who could afford Lincolns and Cadillacs even THOUGHT about having Air Cond. we were happy to have four roll down windows, two vent windows and two Air Vents to cool us off!StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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It's been posted many times before but...Installed in the trunk, just like Cadillac, had 2 blowers, one for each side of the car and an actual removable air filter.
JohnLast edited by Johnnywiffer; 01-09-2012, 02:55 PM.
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Thanks for all the errata and addenda you guys have added to this post. I noticed that none of you mentioned that engines were also up-graded. My 2nd series 55 Commander had a 259. The half year only 224 was dropped for competative reasons, I guess.
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My understanding is that the 224 didn't get much (if any) better gas mileage than the 259 and didn't have the power (plus cost the same to make). And the difference in HP ratings 1st series to 2nd series, was the addition of dual exhaust as standard on some models of the 2nd series. Engines were the same, tho they had different names. (Wasn't one a Bearcat and one a Polecat?)
John
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Originally posted by Jerry K View PostThanks for all the errata and addenda you guys have added to this post. I noticed that none of you mentioned that engines were also up-graded. My 2nd series 55 Commander had a 259. The half year only 224 was dropped for competative reasons, I guess.
What is the scope of your article? Are you covering the entire 1955 line; or just the sedans and wagons?
Craig
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Originally posted by 8E45E View PostWe thought you knew that already.
What is the scope of your article? Are you covering the entire 1955 line; or just the sedans and wagons?
Craig
I'm sure grateful to you guys for turning up a few things about Studebaker I wasn't aware of...and probably should have given my history with Studebaker from '57 to '66. I started my career in the automobile industry as a wash boy at Roseland Motor Sales on Chicago's south side. What glorious days those were! I think I was the luckiest 14 year old kid in the world.
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