1953 Two-tone at 1953 Oklahoma City Auto Show

[Scott]

I'm just posting the link here, but there is a great photo of an unusual two-tone paint job on a '53 hardtop. Just ignore the Exner comment; it was corrected by another poster.

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=51820

[junior]

Looks like that could have been a `53 version of a Speedster...

[E. Davis]

I agree. Love to have those hubcaps.

[studegary]

There were aftermarket trim kits for that two-tone separation.
They look like the regular optional Studebaker wire wheel covers (available from 1953 - mid-1956 [standard on Speedster]).

[Dwain G.]

I'm thinking this might be a more of an Oklahoma Oil Industry anniversary celebration rather than a new model introduction car show.
What's up with the Stude's roof?

[RadioRoy]

This almost looks like one of those garish things that Lowey used to do to his own cars, but toned down a bit. For a high class industrial designer, his taste was suspect at times.

[StudeRich]

/Cut/What's up with the Stude's roof?

I am hoping it is just the reflection or lack of it from the Black wall on the rear half?

[9echo]

That swoosh on the side reminds me of the 1950 Ford Crestline.

[LeoH]

Sure would have been interesting to see the actual colors used. I also wonder what the gadget/medallion is hanging from the center of the front bumper?

I like the fog lights on this car.