In my last post I talked about the love of a Studebaker and how the brand was and is under appreciated. However, Studebakers also have a strong following and each car has a unique story that goes with it.
Well, I got an email from Mike at Mikes-Show and Shine telling me about a post he did on his Studebaker not long ago. I thought you might enjoy it as much as I did. Here is what Mike had to say.
The Lost Company, StudebakerWhen I was a young boy, there was a car company called Studebaker. Remember the Golden Hawk? How about the sleek and powerful Avanti? That was only two of the many makes and models they made. I remember a man saying, oh, maybe 40 years ago "When they start thinking of Studebakers as classic cars, the world will have gone crazy."
Well, folks, call it a crazy world and I am in there as crazy as many others who think the Studebaker Company went away too early. Way too early. Those classic lines of the early Studebakers were matched by no other. My high school car, a'55 Studebaker President Speedster, was and is, a classic.
Now take a look at this car! A 1950 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe Coupe!
Here is the story. Mr. Jason Michaels restored it with his dad. Neither being a mechanic (I relate to this!) they began the process. From 2007 to 2009 they worked to bring this California rust free car back to its original beauty.
Jason, it was a successful trip, my friend! This is a quote from a letter Jason wrote to me:
