Studes in Roadside Americana photos

[Buzzard]

Re Bob's post # 11139. Second pic shows a Stude, I wonder how many more. I was through there Easter weekend, wish I had known about it. With that much sage brush, I wouldn't want to roam through there in July without a snake detector.
Bill

[BobPalma]

Interesting photo of those four-eyed Birds...the narrow bias-ply tires, hood gaps, and what's up with the position of that steering wheel for the one on the right? I suppose it reveals the steering ratios between traditional steering linkages of the era when compared to later rack & pinion systems.

All true, John...but here's what I find interesting about that photo. Look to the upper right and you see at least three 1961 model year Fords; a Galaxie, an "electric razor" Falcon, and a Starliner.

How did this dealer -or why- did he have so many 1960 Thunderbird convertibles in stock with the new '61s readily available? Did he get a good deal on the lot as overbuilds? I can't imagine a fleet order of Thunderbirds! BP

[jclary]

All true, John...but here's what I find interesting about that photo. Look to the upper right and you see at least three 1961 model year Fords; a Galaxie, an "electric razor" Falcon, and a Starliner.

How did this dealer -or why- did he have so many 1960 Thunderbird convertibles in stock with the new '61s readily available? Did he get a good deal on the lot as overbuilds? I can't imagine a fleet order of Thunderbirds! BP

Our observations about the same photo reveals one of the major benefits of being in a group like this forum. My focus was on the most obvious predominant front row of cars pictured. I'm focused on those particular cars, fit & finish, and their characteristics.

As the son of a dealer, and someone who has bought, sold, and published about the industry...your experience has you looking beyond the obvious into the "business" of cars. It gives us a chance to learn about, and have a deeper appreciation of our shared interests. Win-Win.

[jclary]

All true, John...but here's what I find interesting about that photo. Look to the upper right and you see at least three 1961 model year Fords; a Galaxie, an "electric razor" Falcon, and a Starliner.

How did this dealer -or why- did he have so many 1960 Thunderbird convertibles in stock with the new '61s readily available? Did he get a good deal on the lot as overbuilds? I can't imagine a fleet order of Thunderbirds! BP

Our observations about the same photo reveal one of the major benefits of being in a group like this forum. My focus was on the most obvious predominant front row of cars pictured. I'm focused on those particular cars, fit & finish, and their characteristics.

As the son of a dealer, and someone who has bought, sold and published about the industry...your experience has you looking beyond the obvious into the "business" of cars. It gives us a chance to learn about, and have a deeper appreciation of our shared interests. Win-Win.

[BobPalma]

Our observations about the same photo reveal one of the major benefits of being in a group like this forum. My focus was on the most obvious predominant front row of cars pictured. I'm focused on those particular cars, fit & finish, and their characteristics.

As the son of a dealer, and someone who has bought, sold and published about the industry...your experience has you looking beyond the obvious into the "business" of cars. It gives us a chance to learn about, and have a deeper appreciation of our shared interests. Win-Win.

Thanks, John. I do have a penchant for putting history in perspective; what was "going on" at a given point in time...in this case, so many of the previous model year's expensive models being in stock with the next year's readily available. BP

[52-fan]

Found on the Drag City Casting site on Facebook. Looks like a Studebaker engine to me.

[Buzzard]

I agree, Howard, especially that tucked in exhaust manifold.

[JGK 940]

Subic in the '60s. Beyond that I know nothing; I can't even ID the bird farm for sure. Please forgive me if this has been posted before: I don't get over here as often as I used to.

[NCDave51]

HOLY CROW - a Fiat Jolly and a couple of Metros with a TBird and a couple of GM trucks - the uniqueness of and ( current restored) value of those vehicles in one pic....amazing.

[BobPalma]

From the Sunday, May 31 Old Motor. Can you find the Studebaker?

[BobPalma]

And another from today's Old Motor:

[BobPalma]

Lotsa Studes and other independents, as you'd expect on a Nash/Hudson lot:

[Commander Eddie]

That's about as many Studebakers in a single photo as you are likely to see. Nice to see a photo with so many orphans. Fun!

[Blue 15G]

#11155, I think the Studebaker is just to the left of the No Left Turn sign on the left side of the photo. Looks like a Black and White '56 Sedan, facing the camera, between the Blue '55 Chevy and the Light Turquoise Mercury.

[BobPalma]

#11155, I think the Studebaker is just to the left of the No Left Turn sign on the left side of the photo. Looks like a Black and White '56 Sedan, facing the camera, between the Blue '55 Chevy and the Light Turquoise Mercury.

Yep. BP