A model collector Jul 18, 2008
So he purchased a 1937 Studebaker Dictator sedan for $25. "The term 'dictator' became really unpopular as we approached World War II, and Studebaker dropped the name for political reasons," he said ... 1951 Studebaker Starlight coupe: The car was pointed on both ends. (The Clarion-Ledger)
GM Makes Historic Cuts in Struggle to Survive Jul 16, 2008
But with no guarantee that the economic slump and U.S. sales downturn have hit bottom, the latest addition to a long string of restructuring efforts may not be enough to keep GM from going the way of Studebaker. "We are in an unprecedented challenging environment here in the U.S.," President and Chief Operating Officer Fritz Henderson conceded in an interview. (ABC News -- Wire)
Shaky GM cranks up cost cuts Jul 16, 2008
But with no guarantee that the economic slump and U.S. sales downturn have hit bottom, the latest addition to a long string of restructuring efforts may not be enough to keep GM from going the way of Studebaker. "We are in an unprecedented challenging environment here in the U.S.," said Fritz Henderson, GM's president and chief operating officer. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Let’s tax bicycles too Jul 4, 2008
So did the Tucker, Hudson, Studebaker, and Kaiser Fraser Companies. Kaiser built a small family car called the Henry J. You see them now at old car shows souped up with big engines. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Cruise Night to begin Jun 19, 2008
Above is a Studebaker Avanti, entered in the 1964-1966 class. The Pontiac Cruise Night will begin Saturday downtown on the Livingston County courthouse square from 5 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
98 enter ‘Hang Loose Let the Good Times Roll’ car show Jun 18, 2008
Above is a Studebaker Avanti, entered in the 1964-1966 class. There were 98 registered cars in the 23rd annual Hang Loose Let the Good Times Roll" car show Saturday. The show was organized by the Rustic Auto Club of Pontiac."The number (of entries) was down slightly from last year," said Tom Dunham, of the club, "However, what we lacked in quantity we made up for in quality. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Father's Day one of many special days for racing family Jun 15, 2008
Esmay drove a Studebaker carrying the number 99. Torres took over the car when Esmay moved to California, added the number 1, and the No. 199 became his trademark. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Q&A with Bill Buxton Jun 3, 2008
Finally, there's Raymond Loewy, who started as a fashion designer; he redesigned the Coca-Cola bottle and logo in 1955, as well as my favourite car of all time, the 1963 Studebaker Avanti. They all created industrial design as we know it. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Sunfish Days: A Memorial Day weekend tradition May 25, 2008
DON T MISS IT: Be sure to check out today s musical performances by Lil R as Elvis, the Carmen Nickerson Group and Studebaker 7. WEATHER OR NOT: The festival escaped its rain curse this year with a sunny and 70-degree Saturday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Love in a small package May 22, 2008
Our landlord was tinkering under the hood of an old Studebaker, one of several in his collection ... She had cornered him between the Studebaker and a row of garbage cans. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stock up on Forever Stamps (18) May 6, 2008
The 50s Fins and Chrome stamps are apart of the America on the Move commemorative stamps series started in 2005 and will feature other classic Detroit metal, such as the 1957 Chrysler 300C, the 1957 Lincoln Premiere, the 1957 Pontiac Safari and the 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. The stamps feature paintings by automobile illustrator Art M. Fitzpatrick. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama says Wright might cost him Indiana May 3, 2008
Joe Cass, 54, a truck driver attending a Studebaker owners' rally in South Bend on Thursday, said that Obama's breaking with his pastor just before an election seemed too convenient and that Wright would haunt Obama all the way to November if he gets the nomination. "All Obama's got to do is let his preacher keep talking he'll destroy him," Cass said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Alpenfest Grand Parade (274) May 3, 2008
The team of eight Clydesdales will form the hitch team to pull a vintage 1900 Studebaker wagon, complete with the recognizable dalmatian mascot. These 1,800-pound horses and their colorful entourage will light up the faces of young and old alike along our parade route through downtown Gaylord. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Banks rock out against autism this weekendPosted 4 hours, 59 minutes ago. Apr 4, 2008
The Arts Against Autism benefit at S&S Skateboards in Lima which is open to music fans of all ages will feature regional bands, prizes, raffles and a whole lot of rock, said S&S manager Skip Studebaker ... Both the student and S&S chose the Autism Speaks Foundation as the recipient for money raised, Studebaker said, for several reasons: both because April is Autism Awareness Month, and because Studebaker himself has a 6-year-old son who is autistic ... The benefit show will feature 10 bands who... (Lima News, OH)
When Gujarat's royalty rode the Jaguar Apr 3, 2008
"I have raced many cars like the Merc, Studebaker and Buick, but the Jag is one of my hot favourites," says Maharaja Jyotindrasinhji of Gondal, who used to race his maroon XK150 Jaguar in the '70s. So what is it about royalty and the Jag. (India Times, India)
Transport show planned for 150th birthday celebration Mar 26, 2008
Peavey will personally contribute several pieces to the transportation show, such as a 1963 Studebaker, sold originally in Brookhaven, and a 1947 Chrysler, along with a pair of "hit-and-miss" engines from the early days of gasoline power. He is also making plans to present two old-timey tractors that have been restored and a couple of early pickup trucks that remain in original condition. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Auto club invites public to classic car show and picnic Feb 28, 2008
Next to it is a restored first-generation Chevrolet F-250 pickup truck and a newly-refurbished Studebaker Hawk equally competing for attention. Lovely, are they not. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Inmate's testimony in another cold case under fire Feb 26, 2008
On Monday, the attorney general's office filed motions to dismiss the murder charges against Lykken, who had been charged in the May 29, 1971, disappearance of high school juniors Cheryl Miller and Pamella Jackson, both of Vermillion, S.D. The 17-year-olds were last seen driving a 1960 Studebaker Lark on a rural Union County road on their way to a party. Their bodies have never been found. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Be discriminating: Buy American Feb 22, 2008
Low-slung Studebaker, Hudson and Nash autos were ahead of their time. Fords were fun, until Reagan s conservative-backed monetary policy fueled numbing stagflation. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A classic, or just old? Feb 11, 2008
A Studebaker pickup goes back to the fields ... The original owner and James Studebaker hadn't done any work on it at all, so it was 100-percent original ... " Much like a baby warthog wallowing in filth, the Champ is so ugly only its own mama could love it. For starters, the model was introduced in 1960 when Studebaker was in deep trouble and didn't have the resources to design and build a new vehicle. As a result, the truck was "Frankensteined" together from parts of the company's other... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Pinch of Salt: When Elvis was king, Studebaker was president Feb 10, 2008
OK, now where did I park my Studebaker President, or was it a Rambler Nash, or. oh, never mind, I'll use my walker. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
1864 Lincoln carriage to return to public display Feb 7, 2008
(AP) The carriage that took Abraham Lincoln to Ford's Theatre the night he was assassinated will return to public display Friday at the Studebaker National Museum in Indiana ... Clement Studebaker, one of the founders of the Studebaker carriage company, bought it from Brewer in 1889 and displayed it for many years at the Studebaker Carriage Repository in Chicago ... The carriage eventually was moved to South Bend, where it was displayed at the Studebaker Corp. headquarters and was part of a... (USA Today -- Travel)
Justin James “Tony” Heiple, 17 Feb 1, 2008
He enjoyed his antique Studebaker cars and parts, and assisted his mother in the running of the family business, J.M. Heiple Studebaker Salvage. He was attending the Somerset Career Technology Center in auto mechanics, and had recently become an adult member of the Faith Lutheran Church located near his home. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bacchus Bistro and Wine Bar Jan 24, 2008
Fortunately, the large brick building (the old Studebaker building for those of you who knew it then) with its imposing sign is easy to spot. Bacchus -- named after the Roman god of wine and intoxication -- offers an eclectic mix of American and Mediterranean dishes as well as a reasonably lengthy wine list. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Vermilion River levels dropping; muddy mess left behind Jan 12, 2008
Don Studebaker cleans the sewer grate from debris Friday morning (Jan. 11, 2008) along Timber Street in Pontiac. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
California Focus: Despite EPA, smart carmakers will be green Jan 9, 2008
Those that fight hardest against the new reality will become dinosaurs, perhaps even moving into the automotive boneyard now occupied by the likes of Kaiser, Studebaker, NSU and Daihatsu. So do yourself a favor and get with the future, which as usual takes its cues from California. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
California Focus Jan 4, 2008
Those that fight hardest against the new reality will become dinosaurs, perhaps even moving into the automotive bone yard now occupied by the likes of Kaiser, Studebaker, NSU and Daihatsu. So do yourself a favor and get with the future, which as usual takes its cues from California. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
More of this story Dec 8, 2007
Some of the cars displayed were a 1959 Pontiac Custom, a 1987 Monte Carlo Super Sport, a 1928 Chevrolet Sedan and a 1962 Studebaker. Ron said the cold weather affected the turnout, but he was still happy with the crowd. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
An explosive past for Corvallis cars Dec 2, 2007
On Thursday afternoon, Sept. 6, 1923, a Studebaker leaking gasoline drove into the garage ... His wife s Studebaker sedan was one of the vehicles destroyed. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Honoring a Pioneer Nov 26, 2007
" Originally known as the Import Car Show, the event grew so large that attendance actually surpassed the attendance of the Detroit-sponsored show. According to Diamond, "The big three went to Qvale to ask to be allowed to exhibit in his show. " It is fitting that this year's event will honor its founder by naming a hall after him, but Kjell Qvale's influence goes well beyond his formidable reputation as the visionary who brought European performance and style to California's streets. He was... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Little-known and amazing stories of Lodi finally coming to light Nov 9, 2007
Klem was driving his father's buggy, pulled by the old gray mare, and Kyle was driving his two-horse Studebaker delivery wagon. Although the boys fervidly denied racing, the evidence was clear by the "doughnut" marks left in the dirt at Church and Pine. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Open Road Race zooms to a speedy success Oct 11, 2007
First place went to Tom Vester and navigator Russell Roach from Boerne, driving a 1953 Studebaker. Roland Gladden and navigator Judy Gladden of Odessa took third in the 140 mph class driving a 2006 Corvette. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Residents recall high school scene of 50 years ago Oct 5, 2007
Perhaps her strongest memory is of the first day she drove her mother's 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk to school ... Heading to class, Davis glanced out an upstairs window and noticed a crowd of male students in the parking lot below, huddled around the Reiblich Studebaker. (Arbutus Times, MD)
2 Galt business groups formed in effort to boost merchant visibility Sep 19, 2007
Adam Studebaker, who opened JAM Electronics about a month ago on C Street and has attended one Downtown Merchants Association meeting, said that Galt needs to solve its traffic problem. "It's inconvenient to drive around here," Studebaker said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Just Lookin'! Sep 16, 2007
Robert Strow of Benton escaped the crowd Friday long enough to look over this 1915 Studebaker, seven-passenger Touring car during this weekend's Brandon Plantation Auction. Some 5,000 people are expected to attend the auction, coming from all over the United States, Canada and Europe. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Car show part of festivities at All American Weekend Sep 2, 2007
Iowa State student Aaron Schneider observes a classic Pontiac at the Iowa Street Rod Association car show Saturday in the parking lot at North Grand Mall. The car show was part of Ames Convention and Visitors Bureaus All American Weekend festivities. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Iowa State student Aaron Schneider observes a classic Pontiac at the Iowa Street Rod Association car show Saturday in the parking lot at North Grand Mall. The car show was part of Ames Convention and Visitors Bureaus All American Weekend festivities."> Sep 2, 2007
Mid-Iowa Newspapers - Car show part of festivities at All American Weekend. Ames Local News Car show part of festivities at All American Weekend By: Laura Pieper 09/02/2007. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Police Blotter: Posted 8/28 Aug 28, 2007
Auto theft - A 1950s Studebaker was stolen last week from a garage owned by local developer Robert Lang. According to the police report, someone entered a garage at 740 Indian Springs Drive between 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 1 p.m. Aug. 21 and stole the two-tone, two-door car, which is valued at $6,000. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
She was the Kittitas Valley barrel racer Aug 22, 2007
Foxy Coke was a racehorse she acquired from Virgil Studebaker of Enumclaw; J.B. McMeans was one of Foxy Coke s trainers. He was one in a million, Bach said about Foxy Coke, though she also has much praise for Whiskers and Too-Too, horses she rode from 1981-2001. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Bainbridge Hardware: Going, going, but not quite gone Aug 15, 2007
" Monday morning the streets in front of Bainbridge Hardware were packed with trucks and trailers as buyers presented invoices to claim their merchandise. Inside, Lofton Willis was fielding calls from the FBI regarding background checks on those who purchased firearms. Buyers will be coming all this week to haul off their purchases, and in some cases, that is not an easy task. J. Durham has three associates on site to assist with the moving. They also have a front loader and an all-terrain fork... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Scandal has lurid end Aug 13, 2007
Loving Frank opens on a revealing image: that of Mamah frantically trying to crank up her Studebaker so that she can race off to hear Frank address a Nineteenth Century Woman's Club meeting ... Loving Frank opens on a revealing image: that of Mamah frantically trying to crank up her Studebaker so that she can race off to hear Frank address a Nineteenth Century Woman's Club meeting. (Akron Beacon Journal)
Excerpt from 'Loving Frank' Aug 7, 2007
Mamah Cheney sidled up to the Studebaker and put her hand sideways on the crank. She had started the thing a hundred times before, but she still heard Edwin's words whenever she grabbed on to the handle. (USA Today)
Fruit of Detroit Aug 3, 2007
They'll see a Studebaker and say, 'My neighbor had one like that. " American Iron is on view at Artists' Gallery, 32 Coryell St., Lambertville, Aug. 10-Sept. 2. Reception Aug. 11, 3-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. (609) 397-4588; . Rich Harrington on the Web: ?PACKETONLINE News Classifieds Entertainment Business - Princeton and Central New Jersey 2007 HIGHLIGHTS Copyright ? 1995 - 2007 All Rights Reserved.. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
There's more to Canton than the Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug 1, 2007
A gearhead's dream, there are 45 vehicles on display, including an amphibious Amphicar (a mass-produced car that could also be used as a boat) and a 1937 Studebaker bullet-proof police car, complete with gun ports in the windows and 3,000 pounds of armored plating. That's not all. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
It’s time to increase efficiency in the American auto fleet Jul 28, 2007
DJ wrote on Jul 27, 2007 8:16 AM:" Greed and self indulgence of the american consumer. If no one bought them, they would stop making them. Look at the Studebaker, Edsel, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Crosley, Henry J, Kaiser, Fraser, Diamond T, Reo, the list goes on and on. The same as illegal drugs, if no one bought them, they'd stop selling them. "Warred with Israel"? Is that a euphemism for trying to finish the Holocaust? ". Easily done wrote on Jul 27, 2007 8:00 AM:" All the lawmakers need to do is... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Local body shop gives cars a classic touch Jul 24, 2007
"We're kind of tucked away in an old building that was actually a Studebaker dealership in the 1950s. It's kind of neat that 50 years have gone by, and this building is selling cars again.". The shop is filled with car memorabilia and has a classic feel with old oil can signs and a checkerboard floor in the showroom. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
Eagle Wing Farms is first Hale County property to be recognized by Family Land Heritage Program 05-24-2007 Jun 24, 2007
For instance, K (King) broke an arm trying to ride an unbroken horse, Alline and Katheryn both broke their arms trying to crank the old Model T Ford, Johnny cut off a toe in the hay rake, Ransom broke a collar bone, Monroe suffered a crushed leg from helping a teacher move a piano, Clayton fell off the windmill, Woodson jumped out of a moving Ford Roadster while his Uncle Will was driving it, five-year-old Leland drove Papa s new 1917 Studebaker backwards into a rent house, damaging both. She... (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Vintage motor museum holds sneak preview Jun 21, 2007
He said the museum now holds about 16 cars, ranging from a 1912 Studebaker to a 1966 model from up and down the Hi- Line. The Montana Model T Cross Country Association s 500-mile endurance race ends today with a trip to Chinook, south to Cleveland and back to Havre, but will add on a drive to Rudyard Thursday. (Havre Daily News, MT)
50 Years Later, City of Tulsa to Unveil 1957 Plymouth Belvedere Jun 15, 2007
Hired from Studebaker in 1949, Exner first explored new directions in styling through a series of concept cars -- or as Exner called them, "idea cars." This tradition of concept cars continues with today's Chrysler. After a spate of innovative "idea cars" such as the 1951 Chrysler K310 and the 1953 Chrysler d'Elegance, Exner was given responsibility for the styling of the company's production cars. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Letter to a nephew Jun 14, 2007
I believe that the most clever use of his ill-gotten product was a device he invented for the Nutters, who were forever calling the Gas-N-Go to get a jump for that old Studebaker their daddy left them after the Big War ... That old Studebaker might be around today if they hadn't left its door open after vacuuming out the spilled Mail Pouch ... The Studebaker, with Barney pawing at the steering wheel for dear life, went sailing out onto Two Pig Run, hit that ski-jump dip in the road and... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Wheeled women roll toward mayhem Jun 11, 2007
In addition to being a skater, she's an amateur artist and writer who loves stock car and drag racing, has a "mohawked gearhead" boyfriend and considers her 1963 Studebaker Cruiser her child. There's a lot that draws her to roller derby, from its physical demands to "the added bonus of being punk rock. "And it doesn't matter if you're fat, skinny, tall, short or have pink hair. (Anchorage Daily News)
From Chevelle to retirement Jun 11, 2007
When he reported for work that first summer, his job was to mold the corner frames of Studebaker windshields on the factory floor of Cadillac Rubber and Plastics. He had one thought after his first day This is hard work. (Cadillac News, MI)
Classic cars rev up thousands in downtown Jun 10, 2007
With a pair of dark, sleek shades covering his eyes, he maneuvered his 1964 Studebaker Avanti as the 4,500 people lining Modesto s downtown streets looked on in amazement ... I got bit by the Studebaker bug early, he said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Cruising is Cool in Branson Jun 8, 2007
The collection includes every major American car manufacturer including the DeSoto, Nash, Studebaker, Packard and Hudson as well as the Buick, Chevrolet, Ford and Cadillac. The collection is owned by Glenn Patch, a media entrepreneur with several business interests in the Branson area. (PR Newswire)
Fayetteville roadster Crawdad Days best of show Jun 5, 2007
Other specialty awards went to: * Best engine, Rick Taylor, 1941 Willys, Russellville; * Best interior, John Martin, 1953 Studebaker, Nixa, Mo ... 3rd, Martha Watkins, 1961 Impala, Harrison Class No. 21 - Street Machine 1st, John Martin, 1953 Studebaker, Nixa, Mo. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Ryman Model T a mainstay of Buchanan parade May 30, 2007
"I've had one car or another in the parade for the past 40 years. A year or two we got rained out. One year a head gasket broke and I got water in the piston and I think I drove my little MG that year. I've also driven a 1947 Studebaker in the parade," he said. However, for the past several years, Ryman has entertained crowds by donning his long, decades' old, tan coat and cap, cranked up the old Model T and hit the road to the delight of the crowds. (Niles Star, MI)
'Stand By Me' fest set in Brownsville May 30, 2007
They re even trying, she said, to track down the Studebaker used during a key race scene. We know who s got it, she said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Read more. . May 23, 2007
Those selected for this elite list, in no particular order, included Scott Dige, 1970 Dodge Super Bee; Gary Lokken, 1953 Studebaker Pickup; Corey i Seidel, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro; Ken Amundson, 1940 Chevrolet; John Sandaker, 1953 Buick convertible; Ron Steffen, 1970 Olds Cutlass; John Stewart, 1970 Mercury Cougar; Greg Davis, 1971 AMC Javelin; Morrill Hirsch, 1941 Chevrolet Coupe and Ron Sylte with a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle. Making up the remainder of the trophy winners in the Top 20 included Tom... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Kathy Casey's 'journey' includes cancer and heart transplant May 18, 2007
"My dad had to buy me a car because he was moving me, the youngest, up to the country. He worked at Studebaker and we always had a cottage out at Twin Lakes. Then Studebaker closed and he got a job up in Flint and they had to sell the house in South Bend. My mother didn't drive. I've always been a person who goes with the flow.". She started working for the school system about 1973 and was a secretary in the DUHS guidance office, moving from the high school in 1990 to Lincoln School until she... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Chillin' at Snellville Days May 6, 2007
And where else could you feast your eyes on a bullet-nosed Studebaker ... "This is nice for young people, who may never have even heard the word 'Studebaker' before," said Carolyn Sikes of Duluth, standing beside her 1955 Studebaker Speedster, a sporty model that the now-defunct carmaker introduced as a competitor to cars like the Ford Thunderbird. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
May 1-15, 2007 Obituaries May 3, 2007
A native of Stuttgart, Germany, he apprenticed with Daimler Benz and brought his family to the United States in May 1960 under sponsorship by the Studebaker Division of Patton Motor Co. He later was the owner/operator of Mge in Rossville, and was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Ella and Albert Widner, and father, Ottmar Maier. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Helga and Bruce Day of Chattanooga, Tenn. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Kite Realty submits Eddy proposal May 3, 2007
Studebaker automobiles provided jobs, and children played on the vast green swath next to Notre Dame Stadium, where DeBartolo Quad is today. But that changed when Studebaker started cutting jobs and eventually went out of the car business all together. (The Observer, IN)
A ride on the old Lincoln Apr 30, 2007
But it's the Studebaker National Museum that's especially pertinent to this trip. Studebaker, which ceased auto production in 1966, originated as a blacksmith shop in 1852 by the Studebaker brothers, who soon began building wagons ... By 1890, Studebaker Vehicle Works covered 98 acres and was the largest such firm in the world. (Chicago Tribune)
Car Show: Unofficial 7,000 attendance Apr 26, 2007
Best Flames: James Gardner of Fresno for his 1955 Studebaker. Best Paint: Michael Jones of Selma for his 1942 Ford Truck. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Weekend Hotlist Apr 26, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
