Vehicle Description
This 1959 Studebaker Lark has a great legacy that proved even
economy cars had style back in the day. And with a great story to
go with its exceptionally honest presentation, you're going to love
this classic.
The upgraded light blue is a great color to fit in with the classic
car community, but this one will never get lost in a crowd. After
all, the look of a Lark is unique to Studebaker. 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
showcases a stylish kick-up in the rear fender and the tasteful
design of the trunk. And there's more great detail work with the
wraparound rear window, wraparound tail light design, and even the
bright chrome bumpers. It looks like a car that has been cared for
correctly, and that's the true appeal here. We're told that one
midwestern family bought it new, gave it to their son, and he
didn't sell it out of the bloodline until 2016. So the kind of age
in the finish and fully stock style - right down to the wheel
covers - just gives this an honest appeal like you're buying the
car mom and pop used to take out on the prairie roads in the
summer.
The sea of blue continues inside. It's clean and complete, with
just the right kind of age to go with this car's country cruiser
survivor vibe. So while the value price could certainly let you
budget for improvement, why would you? There's an absolute charm in
the kind of steering wheel where you can feel the worn-in
smoothness of the generation that came before you. Plus, cloth
seats, a working heater, a smooth dash, and clean glass make it a
comfy cruiser. And the one modern upgrade we're happy to spot is an
auxiliary gauge trio neatly installed under the dash that provides
the kind of info you want if you really are going to drive this
Lark.
Under the hood is more of the honest presentation that makes this
car fantastic. The 170 cubic-inch straight-six is year-correct, and
in the seven years under the third owner, there have been good
cruiser-grade investments like a new radiator and a rebuilt head.
So it fires up eagerly and runs strong. And the inline motor feels
good in the small/light Lark. This one really does provide the full
classic car experience, right down to the column-shifted
three-speed manual transmission.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, maintenance
records, service manuals, and spare components. The Lark was an
economy car when new, and the price today still proves it knows the
value of a dollar. So don't miss out on a terrific vintage deal
with a great vintage story. Call today!!!