1960 Studebaker Lark Wagon * Modernized 4x4 daily driver * Nice driving car!

1960 Studebaker Lark Wagon Description

NOTE: Saturday, September 10th, 2016 is "International Drive Your Studebaker Day!"

We are pleased to offer this unique and interesting car! It is not often that you can drive a interesting and antique car blended with the benefits of newer suspension, brakes and steering. This is a driving, enjoyable vehicle! Please read on!

This Studebaker Lark Wagon has a interesting purpose and history! The car was first sold at a Studebaker dealership n a small town just a little west of Colorado Springs, CO in August, 1960. I have the original sales registration paperwork. I do not have thesubsequentownershipgenealogy, but I was told I am the third owner. About 16 years ago I bought the car for my wife as a gift. I took the bus to Colorado Springs and drove it home to Southern California where I modified it. Using a (ten years old at that time) 1991 Chevy S10 Blazer as a donor, I gave the Lark all the upgrades we were seeking: 4x4, power brakes, power steering, air conditioning and an automatic transmission. I also installed a hidden radio system for listening pleasure! This awesome car is an all weather transportation vehicle that has worked very well for its intended purpose. My wife and I have toured coast to coast, driven Route 66, traversed Mexico, Central America and Canada! All over New England, and wherever we go, people love seeing the car out on the road and give us a thumbs up! It's a real people pleasing ride!

I intend the following assessment to be honest and accurate, while hopefully not spoiling your interest in the car! The general overall condition is good. Overall, it is presentable, inside and out. The internal and external decorative chrome and dressing parts are intact and in good shape. The mechanical condition is good. The only things I can relate regarding reliability is that the transmission leaks some oil when it sits for months and months, but is not a problem when it's used frequently. The speedometer cableoccasionallylifts out of the drive, so the speedometer stops working until the cable is refitted. Tires are fair to good, but they are now 10 years old.

Here are some notes with a critical eye for detail: The interior door panels are slightly warped from moisture, the dash pad is cracking from sun exposure and the carpet is getting torn and thin in spots. I feel the floor padding was too thin and never very good either. About the exterior: The paint holds a good wax job and is presentable. The rear of the car has mild collision damage to the rear bumper and tailgate. This damage does not affect the tailgate operation. The fender quarter panels have small rust patches and bubbling. There are various scratches and dings. The exterior rubber parts are dry and cracking. Some of the chrome parts are beginning to rust. The chassis paint is peeling in some areas. Like any old car built 55 years ago, it has leaks in the rain and it rattles over rough roads.

We live in Central America, and for the past decade we have stored the car inMassachusettsfor use during our annual summer visits. We drive this car daily from the day we arrive to the day we put it away. During this past 16 years, our children have grown quite a bit and the Lark now gets filled (more than!) to the brim with our gear. We want to expand our exploration and go camping all over the US. Our plan is to sell the Lark and look for a full size 4 door pick up with camper shell.

I could go on and on about the details of the construction, the trips we have taken and the places we have seen. The accident that caused the damage in the rear is a great story about getting caught in an election day parade in El Salvador! The car has sported over the years the license plates of: Colorado, California, Costa Rica and now Massachusetts!

I think I have made it clear that this car is in “drive home” condition,whereverhome may be! You can plan on driving this car from the get-go. I will happily assist the buyer in coordinating the recovery logistics.I am selling the car for US market only because I wish to avoid the trouble of calculating or coordinating shipping. If you live outside the continental US and would like to discuss bidding, please contact me. I will consider your interest and possibly assist you..

I require a $500 Paypal deposit with the winning bid, and the balance in cash, within 10 days and your inspection and acceptance of the vehicle.

Thank you,

Rick and Heidi

EDIT: The title mentions "no reserve", however I used the reserve feature, and neglected to edit the title. My apologies for this confusion.