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1964 Studebaker Commander 
Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: 
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◊ 2016-08-05 23:56 |
Lark |
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◊ 2016-08-06 01:38 |
This Studebaker is post-Lark. Either a '64 or '65 and best I can tell from the side trim, Commander. A slightly clearer photo might reveal the nameplate placement and we could narrow down the year. |
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◊ 2016-08-06 02:10 |
Could this be Canadian sourced? |
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◊ 2016-08-06 02:13 |
Although you are the most knowledgeable about Studebakers, according to my reference book, in 1964 all Studebakers were still called Larks (either Six or Eight) with Challenger, Commandeer and Daytona models... |
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◊ 2016-08-06 02:25 |
Some early advertising printed in 1963 still referenced the "Lark" name (for Challengers and Commanders, never for Daytonas or Cruisers) but that nameplate appeared nowhere on any of the 1964 cars themselves. The only Lark vestige was on the Challenger sail panels, which carried the lark bird emblem and once South Bend production ended in December of 1963, the Challenger models were dropped and not produced in Canada. Incidentally, what "reference book" did you see that in? 1964 brochure link: Link to "www.oldcarbrochures.com" -- Last edit: 2016-08-07 16:45:34 |
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◊ 2016-08-06 02:44 |
"Encyclopedia of American Cars 1930-80" |
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◊ 2016-08-06 05:54 |
I don't have that reference, but I do have the "Encyclopedia of American Cars 1940-1970". On page 381 of that volume, it does make mention of "the Cruiser, Daytona and Lark" for 1964 but in the accompanying chart, there is no Lark listed. In the very next paragraph, it states that "The 1965 models were unchanged in appearance" which we know is not true in several respects such as the modified Daytona side trim and altered rear details. I mention this as evidence that the article is not entirely accurate. Again, it is clear beyond doubt that no 1964 domestic model carried the "Lark" nameplate. Neither does the period NADA guide list any "1964 Lark". The Studebaker Driver's Club magazine and every feature article I have read in it over the last 42 years on the 1964 models has made it quite clear the "Lark" name was retired at the end of the 1963 season, although it was at least considered early on for the 1964 Challenger and Commander. Thanks for bringing up this issue, though. It has surfaced before and should be addressed in the interest of accuracy. -- Last edit: 2016-08-07 16:48:58 |
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◊ 2016-08-06 11:44 |
I am almost sure it was built in Canada. |
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◊ 2016-08-06 12:05 |
Wikipedia confirms: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker_Commander |
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◊ 2016-08-06 14:53 |
Yes, Studebakers were built in Canada, and exclusively so after December of 1963 when domestic production ceased. The linked article incorrectly states that 1964 Commanders can be "easily recognized by their individual headlamps" while the 1965's had dual (quad) lamps. Quad lamps were in fact optional on '64 Commanders (and Challengers too, for that matter). -- Last edit: 2016-08-07 16:49:52 |
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