1965 Studebaker Daytona
The 1964 Studebaker Daytona gained a four-door sedan, in addition to the station wagon and convertible offered on the six-cylinder line. The first series eight-cylinder models included the bodystyles from the six-cylinder line and added a 2-door hardtop with seating for six passengers. The Lark name had become de-emphasized except for the early Commander and Challenger models. The Commander models had replaced the 1963 Regal line while the Challenger had replaced the 1963 Standard line.
The Daytona had wide side moldings, dual headlights, and 'Daytona' identification on the front fenders. Power was from an overhead valve six-cylinder engine displacing 169.6 cubic-inches and offering 112 horsepower. The V8 version displaced 259.2 cubic-inches and had 180 horsepower. Exteriorly, the Six- and Eight-cylinder models were similar with the eights having '8' emblems on the front fenders. The sedan and hardtop body styles had crossed checkered flag V-8 emblems located on the upper rear quarter panels.
Studebaker was actually ahead of the curve when it comes to high horsepower engines in smaller lighter bodies. And they are also among the first to offer a supercharger as a factory option. ....
The Studebaker Lark Daytona was produced from 1959 through 1966. The Lark and Lark-based variants were the bulk of the range produced by Studebaker after 1958. The Lark name was gradually phased out of the company catalog during the early 1960s, beginning with the 1963 Cruiser. In early 1964, Lark-based models were being markets under Daytona, Commander and Cruiser nameplates. Production would continue until 1966, when the Studebaker Company ceased automobile production.
The Datyona version had bucket-seats and center consoles. When introduced, the Daytona replaced the Regal as the top-trim convertible and hardtop, although Regal versions of these body styles were still available.
For 1963, the Daytona gained a Wagonaire body style, adding to the convertible and hardtop options. The Daytona's received new side trim that started as a narrow molding on the front fenders and widened toward the rear.
For 1964, Studebaker added a four-door sedan to the Daytona lineup. Pricing ranged from $2830 - $3500 and was available with either an overhead valve six-cylinder engine or V8 powerplants.
