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  THE STUDEBAKER STORY
Studebaker would also be the only manufacturer to successfully switch from horse-drawn to gasoline powered vehicles.
Studebaker eased their way into the automobile market after the turn of the century, introducing an electric car in 1902.
Studebaker sold automobiles under the EMF and Flanders names until 1913; from thereafter, all new cars carried the Studebaker name.
www.studebakermuseum.org /history.asp   (714 words)

  
 From Horses to Horsepower: Studebaker Helped Move a Nation
Studebaker wagons are exhibited at the Paris Exposition, where they win a silver medal for excellence.
Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company purchases the Everitt-Metzger-Flanders Company, an automobile manufacturer in Detroit, and is renamed The Studebaker Corporation.
Studebaker is finally released from receivership on March 9, 1935.
www.sil.si.edu /ondisplay/studebaker/mileposts.htm   (706 words)

  
 Studebaker Lark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Studebaker had entered into a distribution agreement with Daimler-Benz in 1957, and the design of the Lark's new grill was intended to mimic the grill on Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
Studebaker also introduced the novel sliding-roof Wagonaire, also designed by Stevens, and for the first time since its 1961 introduction, the Cruiser was no longer called a Lark, although it still was very much one, albeit more luxurious than the regular models.
The closure of the Studebaker operations at South Bend, Indiana was announced on December 9, 1963, with the final Lark-type car, a Bordeaux Red 1964 Daytona two-door hardtop (originally intended for shipment to a dealer in Pennsylvania), coming off the assembly line on December 20, 1963.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Studebaker_Lark   (2355 words)

  
 history.html
The Studebaker wagons proved to be extremely durable, and the Studebaker Wagon Corporation was able to obtain contracts to build wagons for the Union army.
During the Civil War, the reliability and ruggedness of the Studebaker wagons became legendary, and the Studebaker Corporation was on its way to a place in history.
Studebaker however, was able to convince Congress that its real value was as a going concern, wherein workers would still have jobs and pay taxes.
www.studebakerfamily.org /history.html   (1338 words)

  
 The last days of Studebaker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Studebakers were popular throughout the '20s, with the firm usually finishing among the top 10 auto makers.
And Studebakers had an image problem, being associated with low-income, middle-aged people at a time when the first baby boomers were starting to drive.
The Avanti was a daring Studebaker attempt in the 1960s aimed at the Corvette and Thunderbird.
clubs.hemmings.com /clubsites/hpsdc/LastDays.htm   (918 words)

  
 Studebaker Drivers Club
In the 1920s and 30s, Studebaker was one of the most prominent national companies insofar as advertising and publicity were concerned.
Radio was becoming increasingly popular and Studebaker was quick to recognize the advertising potential of the new medium.
Studebaker was preparing to introduce a new line of cars in the spring of 1930 and someone devised a brilliant plan to combine this introduction with the Studebaker orchestra, the second anniversary of the President record runs at Atlantic City, and the new medium of talking pictures.
www.studebakerdriversclub.com /giant_car.asp   (1611 words)

  
 Avanti Studebaker National Museum
The design of the new facility is reminiscent of former Studebaker buildings built in the 1920s and 1930s, and blends in nicely with the architecture and design elements of the surrounding neighborhood.
The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana displays a variety of vehicles produced by the Studebaker Corporation.
What a shame this car was not in the Studebaker showrooms when the Avanti arrived in the summer of 1962.
www.theavanti.com /studebaker_museum.htm   (216 words)

  
 John Mohler Studebaker
A fifth brother, Jacob Franklin Studebaker, entered the firm in 1870 and established its first branch office at St. Joseph, Mo., where it helped to outfit settlers moving west.
The Studebaker brothers were the only corporation that was successful in making the transition from horse drawn to gasoline powered vehicles.
At age 84, John Mohler Studebaker was the only brother that lived to see the production of the automobile (born 1833 and died 1917).
www.co.el-dorado.ca.us /stories/studebaker.html   (295 words)

  
 Studebaker Plant
By the 1870's the westward migration required sturdy covered wagons and farm wagons and Studebaker was a major manufacturer with sales offices all throughout the West.
Studebaker Corporation Buildings 33 (1890), 34 (1890), 35 (1890) and 108 (1942).
Studebaker Corporation Buildings 47 (1897), 47A (1922), 48 (1893) and 48A (1922) These building were the original harness and saddle shops.
www.monon.monon.org /sobend/studeplant.html   (774 words)

  
 Avanti Studebaker
By the 1920's Studebaker was the largest manufacturer of wheeled vehicles in the world.
Raymond Loewy's post World War II bullet nose designs made Studebaker highly visible and established a policy of innovative design.
By 1962 Studebaker had produced one of the most unique vehicles of the 20th century: the Avanti.
www.theavanti.com /studebaker.htm   (118 words)

  
 The History Of The Studebaker Stage
Studebaker designed this truck in the late 1930's and the model was put into production in November 1940.
It saw extensive use in the China- Burma theater and Studebaker M Series trucks were responsible for the bulk of the hauling during construction of the Burma road.
It is a fact that Studebaker trucks were sought out as war prizes by the Germans, as the Studebakers were superior to any German military truck.
www.broadwaymusicco.com /stage2.htm   (851 words)

  
 STUDEBAKERS, ANTIQUE, photos,old,cars,classic,vintage,autos,automobile,clubs,tours,pictures,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The purpose of the Antique Studebaker Club is "to encourage and promote the acquisition, restoration, and maintenance of all Antique Studebaker vehicles produced through the 1946 model year and M-series trucks produced through the 1948 model year".
Studebaker was a major force at the Indy 500 from about 1928 - 35.
Put Studebaker Photos in the subject or they may not ever be delivered.
www.dochemp.com /9stude.html   (1147 words)

  
 Studebaker Web Ring
The Three Rivers Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club, International serves the tri-state are of southwestern Indiana, northwesteren Kentucky and southern Illinois.
Devoted to the preservation of the memory of Studebakers cars and truck that were over Chilean roads and aldo the few ones that have been rescued from oblivion.
The Michiana Chapter of the SDC is a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote interest in vehicles produced from 1852 through 1966 by the Studebaker Corporation, and to encourage the acquisition and preservation of those vehicles.
k.webring.com /hub?ring=studebaker   (1865 words)

  
 Studebaker National Museum
The Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana is dedicated to preserve the Studebaker heritage with over 70 vehicles on display like Lincoln's carriage, the 1928 Commander Roadster, the 1934 Bendix and the Packard Predictor.
Due to a number of factors, Studebaker's finances were shaky in 1954, which led to a merger with Packard.
The Studebaker Company had many triumphs like the Lark in 1959, the Gran Turismo Hawk in 1962 and their grandest achievement, the Avanti in 1963.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/art_museums/56593   (493 words)

  
 Picture review of the Studebaker from 1940 to 1949
By 1933, Studebaker had gone into temporary receivership, and bounced back in 1934.
That last blast from Studebaker was the Avanti that was introduced in 1963.
The last year that Studebaker was produced was 1966, although the Avanti continued to be built by an independent in South Bend, Indiana.
oldcarandtruckpictures.com /Studebaker/1949.html   (1426 words)

  
 Studebaker - "If it's information about Studebaker Racing History, You will find it here..."
This is the modified E45 Diesel by Studebaker.
The size of the tractor has been reduced from 102 inches to 96 inches from bumper to the back of the cab.
Studebaker now provides a truck tractor in combination with a 40-foot trailer that seats the legal requirements in states having a 50-foot overall size limitation.
www.studebakerracing.com /oldcars2.html   (223 words)

  
 St. Petersburg Historic Landmarks
Built in 1925, the Studebaker Building is historically significant for its association with the Florida Land Boom of the 1920s and the relationship of the automobile industry and suburbanization.
Petersburg in particular was the destination of middle class winter tourists who came by car and were abetted in their efforts through the ambitious road building programs of Governor Martin and the completion of the Gandy Bridge in 1924, which encouraged the influx of "tin can tourists" into the city.
Finally, the building symbolizes the importance of the Studebaker automobile within that industry in the 1920s, particularly the Peninsular Motor Company of southwest Florida, the fourth largest Studebaker dealer in volume in the country by 1925.
www.stpete.org /Studebaker.htm   (536 words)

  
 Studebaker Avanti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planet2.scs.cs.nyu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Studebaker Avanti was a sports coupe originally built by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, USA between June of 1962 and December of 1963.
These difficulties were quite surprising to Studebaker executives since body fabrication had been farmed out to the Moulded Fiberglass Products Company of Ashtabula, Ohio, the same firm that had fabricated the Chevrolet Corvette bodies since that car's production began in 1953.
In December 1963, Studebaker announced the end of automobile manufacturing in South Bend, Indiana and the consolidation of all Studebaker automotive manufacturing in its Hamilton, Ontario, Canada plant.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Studebaker_Avanti   (1316 words)

  
 German American Corner: STUDEBAKER BROTHERS
The Studebaker family began their manufacturing empire in South Bend, Indiana.
The Studebaker brothers were children of John S. and Rebecca Mohler Studebaker.
The business was incorporated in 1868 and became the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, with Clement, John, and Peter (1836-97) as owners.
www.germanheritage.com /biographies/mtoz/studebaker.html   (328 words)

  
 Studebaker Motor Company Home
Studebaker Motor Company will be doing it’s best to introduce Motorcycles and vehicles in 2007 to celebrate the 155 years.
Studebaker Motor Company, Inc is Only responsible for the vehicles and the products it manufacturers or plans to manufacture or has manufactured by another company.
Studebaker Mobotic Mobotic was born from the research that Studebaker Motor Company has done to make vehicles better, green and eco friendly.
www.studebakermotorcompany.com   (433 words)

  
 Studebaker Drivers Club
Thanks to SDC and local chapter members who are passionate about Studebaker cars and trucks, we all benefit from their knowledge and their willingness to share that knowledge readily.
Studebaker Technical Tips and Information - also courtesy of Bob Johnstone, contains a wide variety of Studebaker and Avanti tips covering drive train, suspension, body, interior, and more.
Studebaker Tech Tips and Info - a variety of tech tips from the North Carolina Chapter SDC.
www.studebakerclubs.com /palmettosdc/techtips.html   (369 words)

  
 Studebaker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While Studebaker entered the automotive business in 1902 with electric vehicles and 1904 with gasoline vehicles, it partnered with other builders of gasoline-powered vehicles until 1911.
During World War II Studebaker produced the Studebaker US6 truck in great quantity and the unique M29 Weasel cargo and personnel carrier.
The grove of 5,000 trees planted in 1937 that spelled out the company name still stand, and are known locally as the "Studebaker Trees" [2].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Studebaker   (2280 words)

  
 Precision Systems Inc Studebaker Publications
Written by his wife, it contains less about the Studebaker business than we might like, since women were not involved in business in those days, but it does illuminate the man as a person and the items that do appear about the business are most interesting.
The Studebaker History Corner is a collection of anecdotes and short stories covering the entire span of Studebaker’s history from 1852 through 1966.
Studebaker, we learn, was an important manufacturer, but neither the largest nor the longest-lived.
www.presys.biz /studebaker.htm   (1364 words)

  
 Studebaker Toys Home Page
Dinky produced a number of Studebaker models, including several different cars and an early 1950's petrol tanker in England, and a 1955 Commander and variations of a Studebaker light truck in France.
They are among the most collectible of Studebaker toys, and were made in fairly large numbers.
Most Studebaker models kits are 1:25 scale, which was also the scale used for most dealer promotional models.
www.studebakertoys.homestead.com /files/studebakertoys.htm   (648 words)

  
 Introduction |§| Cindy Sue's 1958 Studebaker Transtar Pickup Truck |§| Red and White ...
Best as I could tell at the time, mine was the first Studebaker, either car or truck, to be registered here in Pickens County, Georgia, in recent years anyway.
I say that because the young clerk who was helping me register it for me just after I bought it didn't quite know where to put it in the county courthouse's computer system.
Eventually a more seasoned supervisor came up to help her out when they realized I had been standing there for several minutes while everyone else around us was zipping right in and out.
www.geocities.com /studebakertranstar/index.html   (316 words)

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