My 61 Lark VIII Regal

[Dan Kay]

The first one was taken by Craig Parslow at the CanAm Zone meet, the other two by me with my cell phone at a rest stop near Portland, Or - still turned out okay, I think.

1961 Lark VIII 4D with Flight-o-matic and 3:73 rear end, split-back bench seat, AM push-button radio with reel-type antenna. 87203 original miles when I picked her up. The only item I have added is the Lark hood emblem, still an option in 61.

Dan Kay
61 Lark VIII Regal
62 Lark Daytona Conv.

[Flashback]

Really a nice looking car

Tex E. Grier

[silverhawk]

Beautifull car! I wish my '61 was that clean.

Dylan

[studegary]

I like your Lark. It is similar to our first 1961 Lark. My wife Cathy's everyday car from about 1963 to 1966 was a 1961 Lark Regal four door with V8 and AT.
It also did not have the optional hood ornament and I did not install one even though you could buy them NOS for very little at that time.
Your Lark is the Regal series, not a Deluxe with dual headlights. Being a Regal, it has those rare C-pillar emblems. I think that they are harder to find than 1961 Lark taillights. At least the taillights were common to all 1961 models, whereas those C-pillar emblems were only used on Regal four door sedans (IIRC).

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[Dan Kay]

Thanks guys. I just happened across her on Ebay of all places - and she was up in Beaverton, so I got to drive up and meet her in person. There was a little rust at the bottom of the pillars - most of it was above the headliner. I have brought her back to her build sheet, although I will be changing a couple of things - added the hood ornament, and eventually putting on a 4 barrel and twin pipes. Right now all I need is to get the seats rebuilt. I have all the vinyl in the right colors, just need to get it all to a shop when the credit card is paid back down Exterior is Blaze Red, interior is Brown Vinyl Metallic - looks very nice together when new! Yeah, the door panels and B-pillar covers are correct for the Regal, has the chrome strips in all the right places.

Dan Kay
61 Lark VIII Regal
62 Lark Daytona Conv.

[StudeRich]

That is a REALLY beautiful car, and the first pic is of course amazing, but what else would you expect from Craig Parslow! His are THE most professional I have ever seen! [^]

Just my own opinion here...this car could only look better, if it had the correct Firestone repro Wide White Walls! I know they are over the top too expensive, so the narrow whites while you can get them, would be a good alternative, it would be so much more in line with it's REGAL character! The black tires make it look too much like a cheapie Fire Chief car!

StudeRich
Studebakers Northwest
Ferndale, WA

[Dan Kay]

If only I could afford them! I have often wondered if WWW were used by this time frame - now I know! Thanks, StudeRich!

Dan Kay
61 Lark VIII Regal
62 Lark Daytona Conv.