1963 Studebaker Lark Custom

Studebaker Lark Custom (1963)
for sale

Price: US $500.00

Description:

You will be bidding on original condition 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom 2-door sedan with 170 ci 6 cylinder OHV and manual, 3 on the tree transmission w/o overdrive. It has a 3:73 rear end. It drives well, appears peppy. It drove along to Springfield area and back on I-44 without problems. I had taken it over to our club's Studebaker repair shop. It was driven in 65-72 mph range; no overheating; gauges all just normal. It shows just under 80, 400 miles which would seem original but no verification of that. There are a few papers in vanity when it rec'd tires and some other work by a now deceased owner with mileage noted but again, that doesn't prove anything.
It's original except someone put in some avocado green hi-lo carpet long ago, probably close to what came with car but I don't like it. Otherwise, door panels, headliner, dash original and the latter two show it. Headliner has a couple of patches and is loose at last seam. The driver door panel has wear at the bottom but look o.k. at a glance as far as originality. Radio doesn't work; everything else o.k. Engine starts right up with minimum pumping of gas pedal. In fact, if you're not careful, it will flood. Original upholstery has tears at seams; has seat covers over part of it. Glass intact.
Outside there is surface rust at several places and near rockers and around drip rail, More serious rust along backs of front fenders where most Studebakers tended to rust. Other rust areas around roof are probably from some highway salt long ago in its history. I believe this car was garaged a lot being that it was from PA. It has undercoating. I've been under it with mechanic at Chevy dealer who is an old car person and we were amazed at how nice the car appeared to be underneath.
NOS steering wheel has been painted matching color and installed, brake light repaired and rear brake line replaced. Please don't bid unless you intend on buying. Good luck bidding on this potential daily driver as is but no a/c of course. I've driven it everyday for a week once in awhile. I've owned since 8/14 but have too much on my plate.

update: 2015-06-23

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“Known defects would mostly be surface and some more serious exterior rust issues and there are a few scratches on passenger side below beltline and a few others surface imperfections on finish. Radio does not work, headliner is apart at seam closest to rear backlight. Original seat material is split along seams in several places; rear has seat cover. Windlace and some rubber are worn and would need replaced.”
Year: 1963 Interior Color: Green
Make: Studebaker Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Lark Transmission: Manual
Engine: 170 ci Body Type: 2-door sedan
Drive Type: rear wheel drive Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 80,400 Fuel Type: Gasoline
Sub Model: Custom For Sale By: Private Seller
Exterior Color: Green

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