Erskine was a sub-division of Studebaker. It was created in 1926 as a sort of reply to Hudson's Essex.
It was built in South Bend, Ind. and originally conceived for the European market. Erskine was positioned under the more luxury Studebekar.
Available were 2 and a 4-door sedan and a 4-door Tourer. Model codes were 50, 51, 52 and 53. I don't know the exact year and model code of this car.
The Erskine was designed by Ray Dietrich (American coachbuilder, 1894-1980).
The first prototypes were presented in 1926. A restyle took place in 1929.
The Erskine was technically a good car but nevertheless not very successful, specially not in the States. Finally Erskine was withdrawn from the market as a independent brand name in May 1930, and the model range was absorbed into Studebaker.
2192 cc L6 petrol engine.
Production Erskine cars: 1926-May 1930.
Production Erskine this version: model year 1928.
Original first reg. number: Dec. 1927.
Old British reg. number (currently not valid).
Last registration: July 10, 1990.
Photo taken from:
The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885 to the Present, London, Ebury Press, 1973.
Original photo source: G.N. Georgano.
Original photographer, place and date unknown.
(book was a gift from Karel, Dec. 2024).
Halfweg, Febr. 7, 2025.
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