anyone no where those fancy built 1962 models went sopposely was for the 1966 year if stude didnt close down also how to get pics of them they seem so cool i herd ten were built by sherwood i think ; and did they have r2 motors fitted i saw a pic once only long ago also the supposed lark etc these cars were going to be so different look so different wat engine did they put in them cheers if anyone can help
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quote:Originally posted by pete
anyone no where those fancy built 1962 models went sopposely was for the 1966 year if stude didnt close down also how to get pics of them they seem so cool i herd ten were built by sherwood i think ; and did they have r2 motors fitted i saw a pic once only long ago also the supposed lark etc these cars were going to be so different look so different wat engine did they put in them cheers if anyone can help
John Clements
Avantilover, your South Australian Studebaker lover!!!John Clements
Christchurch, New Zealand
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The later version of the Sceptre and the wagon concept vehicles are both in the Studebaker Museum. These cars are pictured in "Studebaker Cars" by James H. Maloney, a good reference if you can get a copy.
These cars are pretty neat and as you might expect, predicted a lot of the design trends for the late '60's and early '70's.
Tim K.
'64 R2 GT HawkTim K.
\'64 R2 GT Hawk
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These Studebaker concept cars were "liberated" from Studebaker by Brooks Stevens. Recently, they were purchased from the Stevens estate by the Studebaker National Museum, even though the SNM should have owned them in the first place (with the donation of vehicles from Studebaker Corp. to the City of South Bend).
Gary L.
1954 Commander Starliner (restomod)
1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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quote:Originally posted by GTtim
Gary, do you know if these are the only concept cars of this series to survive? Maloney mentions an earlier version of the Sceptre. Has it disappeared?
Tim K.
'64 R2 GT Hawk
Gary L.
1954 Commander Starliner (restomod)
1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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I saw the Sceptre at the '94 International in Minneapolis. Regret not taking a good look at it. Some guys were pushing it out of the hotel hall area it was displayed in to the freight elevator I presume. Does it have a engine or was it driveable?
Jeff in ND
'53 Champion Hardtop
Jeff in ND
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Thanks for the reminder. I also saw the Sceptre in 1994. It was 1976 when I last saw all three concept cars and out of doors, like they belong. Brooks Stevens gave a nice talk about the 1964 models at the SDC International Convention in 1994.
Gary L.
1954 Commander Starliner (restomod)
1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Anyone got pics?
Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
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Somewhere I do have a picture or two of the Sceptre at Minneapolis. That was a nice show - and the best part was my parents lived 2 miles away from the hotel.
If I can locate the picture I'll post it."Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.
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That'd be great! [8D]
Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
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