For Sale: 1964 Studebaker Lark in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1964 Studebaker Lark Daytona R1 Convertible

"Daytona delivers all the famous Studebaker extra value features plus rousing Power Thrust 259ci V8! Interiors are luxurious tasteful nylons or colorful, glove soft vinyl and deep pile carpets. Choose from 4 door Sedan, Convertible, Hardtop or Wagonaire. Daytona: Studebaker's spirited fun car." From the 1964 sales brochure.

For consignment, a 1964 Studebaker Lark Daytona R1 convertible showing 75,599 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. Only 111 R1's were produced in 1964, and this one received a frame up restoration and comes to you with documentation to include a list of genuine replacement parts used in the build.

Exterior
The compact size is accentuated by a dark spear that runs along the beltline, creating some visual interest to the two stage coat of Parchment White paint. From there, your eyes might be drawn to the matching white wall tires wrapping the 15-inch wheels with smart covers or the newer red canvas top that presents an attractive and dramatic contrast. There's another bit of color on the car, and that's found in the coveted R1 badge on the grille with red, white and blue highlighting the stylized Studebaker S. The V-shaped grille dictates the shape of the headlight bezels and makes the quad configuration unique, while in back, modest tail lights cap the high mounted panel and dual exhaust make their presence known under the freshly chromed bumper. Imperfections are few and include some chipping on the black spear, scuff on hood, arching scratches on the windshield, fitment issue on passenger door, paint chips throughout, and a scratch on a bumper wrap around.

Interior
The factory interior begins with red vinyl door panels, nicely designed and incorporating square pattern, ribbed style, contouring trim, and carpeted base and both doors present nicely. That multi stitch pattern is also used on the red bucket seats while the rear bench sticks to the ribbed layout only, and all seats are in great shape. Up front, a two tone steering wheel with D-shaped horn ring perfectly frames the newer instrument cluster ahead which includes a tachometer with precise indices. White toggles live on the mid panel and the entire panel is framed in chrome and looking good. Our squares return on the top of the dash pad and an AM radio lives in the center of the dashboard with streamlined, ivory buttons. On the floor, you have the shifter with white ball handle, an armrest with requisite ashtray, and original low pile red carpet. A plaid vinyl mat lines the clean trunk which has cleanly painted walls and a covered spare.

Drivetrain
Chrome valve covers dress the clean engine bay where we find the 289ci V8 carrying the correct JT stamping, rated at a healthy 240 horsepower and fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. It's mated to a 4-speed manual and power is routed to a Dana 44 with 3.54 gears in back.

Undercarriage
Clean and coated underneath, not to mention, dry. We find dual exhaust running though stainless steel mufflers on their way to a polished tipped exit. Drum brakes are on all four wheels and suspension is made up of coil springs in front and leaf springs in back. We note the addition of heat shielding tape on the side of the gas tank near the exhaust.

Drive-Ability
Absolute time capsule here as there's not even a modern radio replacement to remind you of the present time, and that's a welcome and rare feeling indeed! The 289 delivers a spirited ride with good shifting and straight tracking. She does pull right on braking but all other driving characteristics are good. Of note are some things not working including headlights, tachometer, horn, brake lights, reverse lights, and power top. Outside of that, all remaining functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

A big boy engine in a tossable little car, this is just the right combination of style, commuter car, and high performance, 1964 style! This is a rare car and our consignor notes that along with items mentioned, the cowl panel, trunk pans, inner and out quarter panels, inner fender and hood are all new. You'll also get the original factory data sheet when you take this sweet ride home!

64V19734

64-1964
V-V8
19734-Sequential Unit Number

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