Vehicle Description
This 1960 Studebaker Lark has a great legacy of a true survivor
that was hidden for nearly two decades and only owned by one
family. There has since been plenty invested to make this is truly
rolling history that feels solid on the boulevard.
Oasis Green is a minty hue that is believed to be the same
application this one got at the South Bend factory 60 years ago. So
if you love an original car, you know this finish is less about
perfection and more about wearing its age with pride. And this one
really does make for an honored classic with a story to tell. It
has been owned by the same family since new. It had about 53k miles
on the odometer before being parked for 18 years. And since it was
a low mileage machine when it was taken off the road, it really
turned this into an ideal time capsule. It's level of preservation
is ideal, because Larks were a highly detailed package. The front
has a grille so imposing that they would use it on the trucks. And
there's a line of trim that starts here, wraps around the front,
and loops all the way around the back. This same trim also showcase
a stylish kick-up in the rear fender and the artful design of the
trunk. And there's more great detail work with the wraparound rear
window, tastefully integrated taillight design, and even the bright
factory wheel covers. It's all quite original and quite well
preserved on this example.
Inside is more of the true survivor feeling as the sea of green
continues. This is believed to be an all-original interior, and the
condition of the seats reminds you a low-mileage car means little
seat time. In total, the colors and the patterns on the door
panels, headliner, and dash all seem to come together nicely for a
fully coordinated experience. You'll even notice cool classic
details, like the factory AM radio with a Motorola FM receiver
mounted under the dash. The classic dual-spoke steering wheel only
has a skinny stalk for the gearshift on the column. So you get a
great view of the gauges as well as the open road. This has a true
time capsule-like feeling, right down to the trunk with full-size
bias-ply tire.
Just like the rest of this car, the 170 cubic-inch straight-six has
a fantastic original-style presentation. But when it came time to
awaken this Lark from years of slumber, they invested heavily in
making sure this sedan was going to be a good driver. They started
with rebuilding the engine. Plus, this has a rebuilt carburetor,
generator, and starter. And the right fundaments are new, including
the belts, hoses, battery, tires, and exhaust. The column-shifted
three-speed transmission was even given an overhaul and a new
clutch assembly. And there's only a couple hundred miles on the
whole package since completion - so it's enough to know it was
quality work but it still remains fresh.
The Lark was an economy car when new, and the price today of this
fine-driving survivor proves it still knows the value of a dollar.
So don't miss out on a terrific vintage deal. Call today!!!