Studebaker Mystery

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AliceDurose
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Studebaker Mystery

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So today we returned from a holiday in the South of France (and obviously solving this mystery is my no. 1 priority on my return :) ).
Yesterday on a stroll around the Village I was giddy to see a procession of Classics on a run out. I grabbed my camera and took a few rushed shots. All the cars parked up a short way down the road, so I got a good look at them all, apart from this chap, whose car Id already declared 'my favourite' of the group. All I got was this quick snap. My partner managed to identify it as a Studebaker from the hub cap, but I've had no luck identifying the model, year, etc.
Anyone in the know shed any light on this one?
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

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Hi,
I've had a look but this is the closest I found........
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This is a Studebaker Champion Starlight, a very attractive car in it's own right, this one's from 1953. Quite subtle for the Yanks and better looking for it (IMO). I wonder how many are left..............
Looks like £10 to £15 K will get you a decent one, so beyond me sadly, mind you it probably wouldn't fit on my driveway anyway! :lol:

There did seem to be some variants on this theme, so maybe it's one of those but I can't find it.
Best wishes,
Mike.
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

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Studebaker commander 50,s ??
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

Post by les »

Slightly off topic, anyone remember the boxer Dave Charnley, well he used to visit relatives in the road I lived as a child. The car he drove there in was a Studebaker Champion, don't know the model but it was pretty flash! :D

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Re: Studebaker Mystery

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'59 Simca Aronde? If so I claim my prize!
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

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I think it is a Simca too. It is surely too small to be an American car of that period?
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TDV102 wrote:'59 Simca Aronde? If so I claim my prize!
I'd say a 56 but agree with make and model.
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

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Beaten to it, Simca Aronde P60. Very nice cars.
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

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Having looked it up I agree, I believe it's this: Simca Aronde 2nd generation 90A 1955-1958

Here's a link to one for sale for anyone with a spare £5000:
https://www.classic-trader.com/uk/cars/ ... 1958/58020
Did they do any right hand drive versions?
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

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Yes Mike they did. A RHD version was imported to Australia in CKD form and assembled by Chrysler, who I think then owned Simca, between 1956 and 1964, Havn't seen one for years and I dont know if they were ever sold in the UK in RHD
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Re: Studebaker Mystery

Post by AliceDurose »

Glorious! The mystery is solved! Thanks so much everyone :D

Pretty little car, and in fantastic condition. I only wish he'd parked up with the others so I could have a real look.

Had a look about at them on the net, beautiful little things. Rather like the 'Weekend' opentop model. There's a decent one for sale, and at only 30k surely a steal :o
Best get buying some lotto tickets ... :roll:

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