What makes it a Daytona?

[Dudeabaker]

Just purchased a 63 wagonaire with a stock 289 4 barrel, auto trans, electric rear window, split reclining front seats, roof rack etc. My question is why isn't this a Daytona model? I am sure the car is completely stock with nothing added. It has plain body moulding and no Daytona script. This is a Canadian built car perhaps that is the reason its not a Daytona model.

[2R5]

There was a trim package that made it a Daytona I think.

[Bullet]

On the outside other than the script and the v shaped Daytona trim. Both identical. Inside the only other item was the clock. Oh yea also on outside tailgate had the chrome Studebaker band and chrome around all side windows.

Mark

[Dudeabaker]

Mine has a working clock and the stainless window trim but no aluminum strip on the tailgate( anyone got one?) I guess the" Daytona" was just another option not a package with upgrades like a V8 etc. or I just have an odd duck.

[bezhawk]

I think the Daytona also had nicer door panels.

[2R5]

I don't think Daytonas came with a clock, that was another option.

[studegary]

In 1963, Wagonaires came as Regal or Daytona MODELS (not option packages).
The body plate will tell which model you have. A Regal is a P4 and a Daytona is a P8 (also, Standard P2, Heavy Duty P3 [I only saw one], Custom P6 [non-US]).

Besides the exterior trim, the interior upholstery is quite different.

[Dudeabaker]

OK call me a little slow but, if you have a 289, auto, clock , stainless window trim, electric rear window, deluxe reclining seats and deluxe door panels, full wheel covers, rear step, roof rack, etc. wouldn't that be a Daytona or could you get all that "stuff" on a Regal. It seems I have seen Daytonas with a lot fewer options and Regals with no stainless around the windows and a more plain interior. Still confused on what makes it a Daytona other than a wider side molding and the tailgate aluminum trim. (BTW if you have the tailgate trim, I would be interested.)

[studegary]

OK call me a little slow but, if you have a 289, auto, clock , stainless window trim, electric rear window, deluxe reclining seats and deluxe door panels, full wheel covers, rear step, roof rack, etc. wouldn't that be a Daytona or could you get all that "stuff" on a Regal. It seems I have seen Daytonas with a lot fewer options and Regals with no stainless around the windows and a more plain interior. Still confused on what makes it a Daytona other than a wider side molding and the tailgate aluminum trim. (BTW if you have the tailgate trim, I would be interested.)

You are confusing OPTIONS with MODELS. You could get the same options, engine, clock, step, etc. on either model. For example; you could get a six cylinder Daytona or a 289 V8 Regal.
The body plate will tell you which model is the basis for the Wagonaire in question (refer to my previous post).

[rockinhawk]

I Have a 63 Daytona HT that came with an OHV 6 and a bench seat. Don't remember if it had a clock or not.

[StudeRich]

Clocks, Radios, Climatizer heating and defrosting system, Tinted Glass, Side View Mirror, Wheel Covers, White Wall Tires, a Tailgate Step, Roof Rack, 3rd. Seat, Power Tailgate Window, Bumper Vertical Guards, Power Steering, Power Drum or Power Disc. Brakes, 4 Brl. Carb., Dual Exhausts, 259 or 289 Engine, Automatic Trans., Overdrive 3 Speed Manual Trans. ALL were OPTIONS on EITHER Model !

A few "Accessories" like Backup Lights, all 4 Bumper Corner Guards, Glove Box Light, Cigar Lighter and Carpeting did come as Standard equipment on Daytona and Cruiser.

Your Car would be quite rare if it is a "Custom" P6 Wagonaire, a Hamilton only, last minute Model, not included in the Sept. & Oct. '63 Printing of the Chassis or Body Parts Catalogs.

Usually the "stripper" or low Level Trim Models, would be ordered with few options, I have seen quite a few '63 Daytona Wagonaires with the Power Rear window option, owned one, but never a Regal Model.

Cheap is as Cheap does!
OPPS maybe I didn't need to see that Movie; Forest Gump again last night!

In the 1960's Cars & certainly Studebakers, did not have Major Option Packages or Model related Accessory Groups like some 70's, 80's did.

A few small "Groups" of small items to upgrade really Bare Models like the '57-'58 Scotsman, '59-'62 Lark Deluxe, '63 Standard, and '64 Challenger, had items like a Right Hand Arm Rest & Sun Visor, or Front and Rear Glass Stainless Trim Mouldings etc. were available.

[stude dude]

I dont believe Daytona wagons were assembled in Canada in 1963, but I do believe they assembled a 'Lark Custom Wagon' model in Canada that was NOT assembled in the US. They may have also assembled Regal wagon models but would have to check.

Chris.

[stude1964]

As StudeRich stated quite simply- the options don't make the model. Check the firewall plate for the code. Let us know what you find. I'm also assuming that your serial plate on the door post starts with 63V-?????? Sounds like a nice ride. Yes I have a spare tailgate overlay if still interested.
Rob in PA.

[s2d63lark]

Since it was stated by the OP in the opening post that his car was built in Canada, then it is NOT a Daytona. No Daytona wagons were built in Canada in 1963. The Summary of Production for July 4, 1963 (end of '63 model year production in Canada) shows only P6 (Custom) models framed and assembled in the Hamilton Plant. They body tag should read 63V-P6 followed by a number between 1 and 7700. The serial plate would start with 63VC followed by a number between 1001 and 3966. These numbers are based on the figures provided by the vehicle scheduler himself a number of years ago.

Doug

[thunderations]

I've got a 63 Daytona, 6, auto with radio, heater and a front bench seat, no clock. No power accessories, but a 2 DR Hardtop and full wheel covers. Pretty much a stripped down, top of the line car.