Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely fastidiously
and sincerely over-the -top restored, both cosmetically and
mechanically, and very well presented and great daily driving
example of this very rare and striking believed to be original
southern California 1959 Studebaker Regal D6 Lark VIII 2 Door
Station Wagon with the rare and optional factory 259 V8 engine
matched to a 3 spd manual transmission and which recently underwent
a no expense spared and fully comprehensive complete mechanical and
cosmetic restoration over the last few years including a fully
rebuilt engine, transmission, all new brakes amp; 4 new Whitewall
tires. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas
are restored and historically solid and rust-free.Very rare 2 Door
Wagon with the optional desirable 259 CID OHV V8 engineSingle 2
Barrel Downdraft Carburetor180 BHP @ 4,500 RPM3 Speed Manual
Transmission4 Wheel Hydraulic Brake DrumsFront independent coil
spring suspensionRear Live Axle with Semi Elliptical Leaf
SpringsFastidiously restored by collector ownerBelieved to be a
California car from newThe car looks extremely impressive with a
very striking repaint with the interior also having been fully
restored to original factory specifications apart from an
aftermarket radio! The dashboard, the headliner, the carpets and
all the seats have been fully restored and are in exceptional and
virtually flawless condition throughout!The car has its correct and
factory optional top-of-the-line 259 2 BBL V8 engine which is
strong and powerful for this car and this particular car drives
very well - must be sen and driven to be fully appreciated!
Reportedly the vehicle spent its entire life in southern California
and appears to be correct from the thick files of service receipts
and records to be included in the sale. It underwent an absolutely
fully comprehensive and no expense spared restoration by its
previous collector/owner. In addition to the cosmetic restoration,
it was also mechanically and electrically restored with all
components replaced at the time of the restoration as documented by
the file of receipts totaling many thousands of dollars, not
including labor. Studebakers declining fortunes and sales volume by
the early sixties make these very rare models today and with the
combination of strong performance and styling this is one very
attractive station wagon which should prove both desirable to any
classic American car enthusiast or collector today.In summary, this
particular example is an absolutely beautifully restored example
with both cosmetics and mechanics attended to in great daily
driving and turn-key ready to enjoy today condition and a simply
wonderful example of this very collectible 1959 Studebaker D6 Regal
Lark VIII 259 V8 2 Door Station Wagon.