Vehicle Description
• This vehicle is located at our Metro Detroit facility - 3175
Martin Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48390 •
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this restored & rare,
one-of-a-kind 1961 Studebaker Lark VIII Convertible for your
consideration. This rare convertible is powered by a 259 cubic inch
V8 engine paired with a 3-speed manual transmission and a
Posi-traction rear end. The vehicle underwent a full frame-off
restoration in 2012 and has been meticulously cared for since. In
2013, it received a fresh repaint and a reupholstered interior,
giving it a clean, period-correct appearance inside and out. More
recently, the transmission and cylinder heads were serviced in
2024, ensuring it runs as well as it looks. Additional highlights
include a stainless steel exhaust, powered convertible top, chrome
Studebaker hub caps, spacious trunk, full-size spare tire, crank
windows, and a retro-style aftermarket stereo. This Lark 8 also
comes with a wealth of documentation, including multiple service
manuals and a hard drive full of restoration photos. Drive this one
out of our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you
anywhere in the United States! Don't hesitate to call us with any
questions or for more information.
The 1961 Studebaker Lark was part of Studebaker's innovative
approach to compact car design, offering style, power, and
practicality during a time when American car buyers were looking
for smaller, more economical options. The Lark 8 stood out for its
V8 powertrain in a compact body, offering spirited performance
uncommon in its class. Its simple, yet elegant styling combined
with solid engineering made it a unique competitor to Detroit's Big
Three. As one of the few compact convertibles available at the
time, the Lark 8 Convertible offered open-air cruising with room
for the whole family, cementing its status as a distinctive and
desirable collector's piece today.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage
please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and
all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee
on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
