Vehicle Description
This 1962 Studebaker Champ 1/2 Ton Pickup is a nicely restored
half-ton pickup with southern history and is ready to roll! When
the Champ debuted in 1960, Studebaker was coming off a brief
upswing in financial fortunes due to the sales success of the Lark.
With the increased cash flow from the Lark's success, the
struggling South Bend company was able to finally reinvigorate its
truck division which had a long history but was lagging at the
time. Introduced in 1960, the Champ was Studebaker's new light-duty
Pickup which used borrowed parts from the Lark that were adapted
for its new truck. By 1962, Studebaker's financial troubles had
worsened, with the company ultimately exiting the automotive
business in 1966. Despite the fact that the Larks had been restyled
in '62, the Champs retained mostly the same look from the previous
year. Perhaps the biggest change was that the "Spaceside" box was
made standard equipment and the old P1 box with exterior fenders
was still an option. This particular Champ comes to us from a
southern-based collector who owned the truck for the past 25 years.
Under the hood on this '62 Champ is a 259.2 Cubic Inch V8 engine
paired with a single 2 barrel carburetor that pushed out 180
horsepower in its day. The 259 V8 is backed by a Flightomatic
Automatic Transmission, ensuring that anybody can take this Champ
Pickup Truck for a spin around the block. Back in 1962, many of the
Studebaker Champ buyers were thriftier individuals looking for an
inexpensive work truck; however, this particular pickup is
outfitted with several nice options in addition to the optional
Automatic transmission. A right hand exterior rear view mirror is
always a welcome addition since it makes maneuvering this Champ in
and out of tight spots much easier. This Champ is also equipped
with factory turn signals, which didn't become mandatory on cars
until the late sixties. The all-steel 8 foot "Spaceside" pickup box
is in wonderful condition, lined with a protective bed liner, and
comes with wooden stake sides and a diamond-plate toolbox to boot.
Riding on P225/75R15 radial tires on painted steel rims with full
wheelcovers and beauty rings, this Champ has a great look and even
better ride! The exterior has been refinished in Apache Red giving
this truck a stand-out exterior appearance. The interior on this
Studebaker pickup has a nice stock look as well! The bench seat has
been reupholstered in Red and Grey vinyl. The dash, door panels,
and steering wheel are in great shape as well and appear to be in
their stock configuration. The dash is equipped with a 120 MPH
speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge, along with an AM
radio. Whether you're adding to your existing truck collection or
you're buying your first classic pickup truck, this 1962 Studebaker
Champ 1/2 ton pickup truck would make an excellent choice. Give us
a call today!
*259 Cu. In. V8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*Flightomatic Automatic Transmission
*180 Horsepower
*Radial Tires w/ Full Wheelcovers & Beauty Rings
*Same Owner For 25 Years
*Southern History
*Apache Red Exterior
*Red/Grey Vinyl Interior
*All Steel Box w/ Side Stakes & Tool Box
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 37,768 Miles
