All Lark versions which Studebaker had to offer for model year 1960.
Not much had changed compared to the introduction model.
A 4-Door Wagon was added to the Lark range. Also new was a convertible version.
The 1960 Lark could be recognized by the position of the Studebaker emblem in the center of the grille.
L➔R:
Lark Vi/VIII Regal Convertible Coupe.
Lark VI/VIII Regal Hardtop Coupe.
Lark Vi/VIII DeLuxe or Regal 4-Door Wagon.
Lark VI/VIII DeLuxe or Regal 4-Door Sedan.
Lark Vi/VIII DeLuxe 2-Door Wagon.
Lark VI/VIII DeLuxe 2-Door Sedan.
With the arrival of the Lark, all other 'standard' Studebaker models such as Champion, Commander and Golden Hawk Hardtop Coupe were discontinued. Only the Silver Hawk pillared coupe continued.
The 1959 Lark compact car series was designed by stylist Duncan McRae (US, 1919-1984) using many body panels and mechanical components from 1953-1958 models. Nevertheless, he managed to make the car look very different.
The model year 1959 and 1960 Lark had single headlamps.
Note the shape of the grille. Due to economical reasons the Hawk grille was used.
You can find a very interesting article about the history of the Lark here:
www.indieauto.org/2021/04/16/1964-studebaker-brooks-steve...
2779 cc L6 or 4248 cc V8 engine.
C. 1180/1250 kg.
Production Studebaker Lark series: 1959-1966.
Production Studebaker Lark 1st generation: 1959-1961.
Production Studebaker Lark VI and VIII this version: 1959-1960.
Picture was taken from:
Cars of the Sizzling '60s, a Decade of Great Rides and Good Vibrations, by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide, Publications International LTD, Lincolnwood, 1997.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.
Book collection Sander Toonen (1998).
Halfweg, July 10, 2024.
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