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1919 Studebaker Light Six Touring

Studebaker Light Six

Studebaker

Founded in 1852, Studebaker continued to make various automobiles until it closed production in 1966. Studebaker moved into the car industry with electric vehicles in 1902 and gasoline automobiles in 1904. In 1962 Studebaker rolled out the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/gran-turismo-hawk/">Gran Turismo Hawk</a> in an attempt to create a sleeker, flashier image. For the 1963 model year, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/avanti/">Avanti</a>. The elegantly sporty Avanti was capable of reaching speeds of 170 MPH when fitted with an optional supercharged engine. It was the fastest production car ever on offer in America at the time.&nbsp;

Founded in 1852, Studebaker continued to make various automobiles until it closed production in 1966. Studebaker moved into the car…

Light Six

The Studebaker Light Six was a series of cars introduced in 1918. The Light Six was Studebaker&#39;s entry-level model, and was placed below the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/special-six/">Special Six</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/big-six/">Big Six</a>. This family of cars was powered by a 3.4L inline six engine that produced 40hp. These cars were offered in a range of body styles including tourer, sedan, and coupe. Production of the Light Six lasted until 1924, when the model was renamed the Studebaker Standard Six.

The Studebaker Light Six was a series of cars introduced in 1918. The Light Six was Studebaker's entry-level model, and was placed below…

Studebaker Model G

The Studebaker Model G was a series of tourers that were introduced in 1906. The Model G was one of Studebaker&#39;s early gasoline engined cars, and it featured a 4.6L inline four powerplant that produced 35hp. These rear wheel drive cars were only available in a five passenger touring body styles. The Model G was Studebaker&#39;s flagship car for its brief lifespan, with the car only available for the 1906 model year.

The Studebaker Model G was a series of tourers that were introduced in 1906. The Model G was one of Studebaker's early gasoline engined…

Model G

Studebaker Model SD

The Studebaker Model SD was a series of cars introduced in 1915. The Model SD was powered by a 3.2L inline four engine, sending power to the rear wheels through a three speed gearbox. Both roadster and tourer body styles were offered for the Model SD, which was only available for the 1915 model year.

The Studebaker Model SD was a series of cars introduced in 1915. The Model SD was powered by a 3.2L inline four engine, sending power to…

Model SD

Studebaker Model SF

The Studebaker Model SF was a series of cars introduced in 1916. The Model SF was available in various body styles, including roadster, landau, tourer, and sedan. This family of cars was rear wheel drive, and was powered by an inline four engine that produced 24hp. Production of the Studebaker Model SF lasted until 1917.

The Studebaker Model SF was a series of cars introduced in 1916. The Model SF was available in various body styles, including roadster,…

Model SF

Studebaker Big Six

The Studebaker Big Six was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1918. The Big Six was Studebaker&#39;s top model during its production, being placed above the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/light-six/">Light Six</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/special-six/">Special Six</a>. It featured a 5.8L inline six engine that produced 60hp until 1926, when improvements saw power increase to 75hp. For the first two years of production, the only body style available was a five passenger tourer, but from 1921 onwards, market demand saw the addition of more body styles, including phaeton and limousine. Production of the Big Six lasted until 1926, when the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/">Studebaker President</a>.

The Studebaker Big Six was a series of luxury cars introduced in 1918. The Big Six was Studebaker's top model during its production, being…

Big Six

Studebaker Special Six

The Studebaker Special Six was a family of cars that was introduced in 1918. The Special Six was Studebaker&#39;s intermediate model, and was placed between the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/light-six/">Light Six</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/big-six/">Big Six</a>. It was offered in a variety of body styles including tourer, sedan, and roadster. Power for this series of cars came from a 4.7L inline six engine that produced just under 30hp. Production of the Studebaker Special Six lasted until 1926, when it was replaced by the Studebaker Commander.

The Studebaker Special Six was a family of cars that was introduced in 1918. The Special Six was Studebaker's intermediate model, and was…

Special Six

Studebaker Dictator

The Studebaker Dictator was a series of cars introduced in 1927. The Dictator was Studebaker&#39;s entry-level offering for its lifespan, and was available in a variety of sedan and coupe body styles. Over the course of production, the Dictator was fitted with inline six and inline eight engines, and was built until 1937. This model was named Dictator due to Studebaker&#39;s stance that this series of cars would dictate the standard for its competitors. Due to the global climate in 1937, Studebaker decided to rename the model the Commander.

The Studebaker Dictator was a series of cars introduced in 1927. The Dictator was Studebaker's entry-level offering for its lifespan, and…

Dictator

Studebaker President

The Studebaker President was a series of cars that debuted in 1927. During its lifespan, the President represented the top offering from Studebaker, built as a full size car until 1942, and then for a brief period as a compact from 1955 until 1958. Studebaker produced the President in a range of body styles over the course of production, including sedan, roadster, and hardtop variants, with all cars being rear wheel drive. Four generations of Studebaker President were built: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1927-1933)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1934-1940)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1941-1942)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1955-1958)</a>.

The Studebaker President was a series of cars that debuted in 1927. During its lifespan, the President represented the top offering from…

President

Studebaker Commander

The Studebaker Commander was a family of cars that was first introduced in 1927. The Commander originally succeeded the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/special-six/">Studebaker Special Six</a>, and was an intermediate full-size model for the majority of its production. Studebaker used the Commander name for a large&nbsp;part of its history, building the model in six generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/commander/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1927-1935)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/commander/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1937-1941)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/commander/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1947-1952)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/commander/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1953-1956)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/commander/5th-gen/">5th Gen (1957-1958)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/commander/6th-gen/">6th Gen (1964-1966)</a>.

The Studebaker Commander was a family of cars that was first introduced in 1927. The Commander originally succeeded the Studebaker Special…

Commander

Studebaker J-Series

The Studebaker J-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1937 model year. The J-Series was available in a range of variants, including 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton, 1 1/2-ton, and 3 ton capacities. Studebaker offered a variety of inline six engines ranging from 3.6L to 6.3L units. Production of the J-Series only lasted for one year before it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/k-series/">Studebaker K-Series</a>.

The Studebaker J-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1937 model year. The J-Series was available in a range of…

J-Series

Studebaker K-Series

The Studebaker K-Series was a family of trucks introduced for the 1938 model year. The K-Series succeeded the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/j-series/">Studbaker J-Series</a>, and was offered in a range of cargo capacities including 1/2 ton (K5), 1 ton (K10), 2 ton (K20), and 2-1/2 ton (K25). Studebaker fit the K-Series with a range of inline six engines ranging from 3.7L to 6.3L. Production of the K-Series trucks lasted until 1940, and the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/m-series/">Studebaker M-Series</a>.

The Studebaker K-Series was a family of trucks introduced for the 1938 model year. The K-Series succeeded the Studbaker J-Series, and was…

K-Series

Studebaker Coupe Express

The Studebaker Coupe Express was a series of coupe utilities that were introduced in 1937. These cars were based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/dictator/">Studebaker Dictator</a>, and used large parts of its chassis, drivetrain, and sheetmetal. The Coupe Express was powered by an L-Head inline six engine, that displaced 3.5L in 1937, but grew to 3.7L in 1938. Production of the Studebaker Coupe Express lasted until 1939 when the model was discontinued.

The Studebaker Coupe Express was a series of coupe utilities that were introduced in 1937. These cars were based on the Studebaker…

Coupe Express

Studebaker Champion

The Studebaker Champion was a series of cars that was introduced for the 1939 model year. The Champion was introduced as Studebaker&#39;s entry level model, and until 1952, this series of cars were full-size automobiles. From 1953 onwards, the model became a mid-size offering. Studebaker built five generations of Champion: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1939-1941)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1942-1946)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1947-1952)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/4th-gen/">4th Gen (1953-1956)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/5th-gen/">5th Gen (1957-1958)</a>.

The Studebaker Champion was a series of cars that was introduced for the 1939 model year. The Champion was introduced as Studebaker's entry…

Champion

Studebaker M-Series

The Studebaker M-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1941 model year. The M-Series consisted of three main variants, the 1/2 ton M5, the 1 ton M15, and the 1-1/2 ton M16. While all M5, and M15 versions were fitted with a 2.8L inline six engine, the M16 versions were powered by a larger 3.7L inline six unit. The only available transmission for the M-Series was a four speed manual. Production of the M-Series trucks lasted until 1948, when the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/r-series/">Studebaker R-Series</a>.

The Studebaker M-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1941 model year. The M-Series consisted of three main variants,…

M-Series

Studebaker R-Series

The Studebaker R-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1949 model year. The R-Series succeeded the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/m-series/">Studebaker M-Series</a>, and featured new, more modern styling than its predecessor. Two of the most popular variants were the 1/2-ton 2R5, and the 3/4-ton 2R10. These rear wheel drive trucks were powered by 2.8L inline six engine, although the larger 1 ton, 1-1/2 ton, and 2 ton variants received greater displacement inline six engines. Towards the end of production, Studebaker introduced a 3.8L V8 engine which was exclusive to the 2R28 1-1/2 ton export model. Production of the Studebaker R-Series trucks lasted until 1954, when they were replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/e-series/">Studebaker E-Series</a> trucks.

The Studebaker R-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1949 model year. The R-Series succeeded the Studebaker M-Series,…

R-Series

Studebaker E-Series

The Studebaker E-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1955 model year. The E-Series consisted of 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton, 1-1/2 ton, and 2 ton variants, which were available in rear wheel drive, or converted to all wheel drive by NAPCO (North American Parts Company). These trucks were designated by the letter &#39;E&#39; and a number, 1956 was 2E (2nd Series E), 1957 was 3E, and onward. E-Series trucks were available with two inline six engine and three V8 options, as well as diesel inline three and inline four units. In 1960, Studebaker introduced a new series of light pickups known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champ">Champ</a>, but larger trucks remained E-Series variants until production ended in late 1963 when Studebaker closed its South Bend factory. Remaining trucks were sold as 1964 models.

The Studebaker E-Series was a family of trucks that was introduced for the 1955 model year. The E-Series consisted of 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1…

E-Series

Studebaker Hawk Series

The Studebaker Hawk Series was a family of cars introduced for the 1956 model year. Inspired by the success of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/president/4th-gen/speedster/">Studebaker Speedster</a>, the company decided to create a new line of sporty cars that were available in pillared coupe or hardtop body styles. Over the course of its production, the Hawk was powered by a range of V8 engines, as well as one inline six unit. In 1956, the Hawk Series was released with four different trim levels, with each trim level given its own model name. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/flight-hawk/">Flight Hawk</a> was the entry-level offering, The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/power-hawk/">Power Hawk</a> represented the intermediate model, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/sky-hawk/">Sky Hawk</a> being the premium model. Sitting above these variants was Studebaker&#39;s flagship, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/golden-hawk/">Golden Hawk</a>. For the 1957 model year, only the Golden Hawk remained from the initial models, while the new <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/silver-hawk/">Silver Hawk</a> took over the entry-level position. A Packard-branded version appeared for 1958 known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/packard/hawk/">Packard Hawk</a>. For 1960, the Hawk Series was only offered as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/hawk/">Studebaker Hawk</a>, until 1962, when the final version, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/hawk-series/gran-turismo-hawk/">Gran Turismo Hawk</a>, debuted. In late 1963, the South Bend, IN, Studebaker factory closed, ending production of the Hawk Series, although remaining examples were sold as 1964 models.

The Studebaker Hawk Series was a family of cars introduced for the 1956 model year. Inspired by the success of the Studebaker Speedster,…

Hawk Series

Studebaker Scotsman

The Studebaker Scotsman was a family of cars that debuted for the 1957 model year. The Scotsman was largely a stripped down, inexpensive version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/champion/">Studebaker Champion</a>. This series of cars were available in two door sedan, four door sedan, and two door station wagon body styles, and featured no chrome trim or luxuries. The Scotsman was powered by a 3.0L inline six engine, and was only available for the 1957 and 1958 model years. Studebaker also used the Scotsman name for a series of entry-level pickups in 1958 and 1959. These trucks are part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/e-series/">Studebaker E-Series</a>.

The Studebaker Scotsman was a family of cars that debuted for the 1957 model year. The Scotsman was largely a stripped down, inexpensive…

Scotsman

Studebaker Lark

The Studebaker Lark was a series of compact cars introduced for the 1959 model year. The Lark was created to give Studebaker an inexpensive, popular model that would boost sales for the struggling company. Over the course of production, these rear wheel drive cars featured six and eight cylinder engines, and were available in sedan, coupe, convertible, and station wagon body styles. The Lark was built in three generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/lark/1st-gen/">1st Gen (1959-1961)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/lark/2nd-gen/">2nd Gen (1962-1963)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/lark/3rd-gen/">3rd Gen (1964-1966)</a>.

The Studebaker Lark was a series of compact cars introduced for the 1959 model year. The Lark was created to give Studebaker an…

Lark

Studebaker Champ

The Studebaker Champ was a series of pickup trucks introduced in 1960. When it was released, the Champ saw Studebaker update its pickup trucks for the first time in over a decade, although due to the company&#39;s declining fortunes, these changes were made with existing components, including the front end, which was sourced from the Studebaker Lark. The Champ was powered by a 2.8L inline six or 4.0L inline six engine, and was produced until 1964.

The Studebaker Champ was a series of pickup trucks introduced in 1960. When it was released, the Champ saw Studebaker update its pickup…

Champ

Studebaker Avanti

The Studebaker Avanti was a series of personal luxury cars introduced for the 1963 model year. The Avanti was Studebaker&#39;s top model during its production, and was only available in a two door coupe body style. This new line of cars were created to combine luxury and performance, and were offered with three engine options. The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/avanti/r1/">R1</a> was the standard 4.7L V8 engine, with an optional supercharged version known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/avanti/r2/">R2</a> also available. A rare variant with a larger 5.0L supercharged V8 was also built, and is known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/avanti/r3/">R3</a>. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered. Production of the Studebaker Avanti lasted until 1963, although sales continued into 1964. After the Studebaker factory closed, a group of former Studebaker dealers who bought the Avanti&#39;s rights, plant, and tooling in order to keep producing what was virtually the same car under the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/avanti-ii/">Avanti II</a> brand.

The Studebaker Avanti was a series of personal luxury cars introduced for the 1963 model year. The Avanti was Studebaker's top model during…

Avanti

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The Studebaker Light Six was a series of cars introduced in 1918. The Light Six was Studebaker&#39;s entry-level model, and was placed below the <a href="MKT:15323" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/special-six/">Special Six</a> and <a href="MKT:15290" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/studebaker/big-six/">Big Six</a>. This family of cars was powered by a 3.4L inline six engine that produced 40hp. These cars were offered in a range of body styles including tourer, sedan, and coupe. Production of the Light Six lasted until 1924, when the model was renamed the Studebaker Standard Six.

1919 Studebaker Light Six

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