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Studebaker Lark Regal (1961)
for sale

Price: US $8,850.00

Description:

1961 Studebaker Lark Regal VIII Convertible Coupe V8 Automatic Transmission Mid 1980's Restoration. Re-Built Engine. Runs Great! Driven frequently.
The Good
: Full restoration in the mid 1980's. Studebaker V8 4.7L 289 C.I. motor re-built less than 625+/- miles on the re-build. Runs, shifts and stops perfectly. No rust outs. Car is solid. Interior leather is excellent, no rips or tears. Tires Good. 4-American Racing Mag wheels. Premium Alpine sound system. New gauges. It can be and has been used as a 'daily' driver as it sits. It was re-painted Dupont Imron Pearl White in the early 1980's. The paint is high gloss and is in fine shiny condition with no cracking, (very minor paint chips here and there). Underside is perfect no rust, it was professionally under-coated when the car was restored. The car looks really nice. Car originally came from Oregon. It has been in CT. with the same owner for over 20 years. There are car show awards in the engine compartment from OR. in the mid 1980's. headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals and wipers all work. Chrome is clean and shiny. All glass clean and intact. Holds the road perfectly at highway speeds.
The Bad
: It's missing the steering wheel center emblem and one side emblem. One of the latches for the convertible roof lock is broken. Tail lights are broken, (but it comes with a new set of tail lights to install). Front plastic turn signal covers have small cracks. 1 tear in the right side of the rag top, some other minor wear spots to the rag top are evident along the locked down front lock down area, overall the top is very good. Cardboard liner for inside glove compartment is not there. Drivers door latch mechanism is missing a bolt, door shuts, but not as tightly as it should.
The Ugly
: Paint has peeled away from top of drivers door, about 1x4, see extreme close up photo. Small bubbles in paint lower passenger door, about the size of your fist, see extreme close up photo. Small soft dent about the size of the boot tip were someone kicked it, lower left rear quarter panel, no paint damage, can likely be popped out.
The Rest Of The Story
: No Title. Connecticut does not Title vehicles this old. It comes with a bill of sale and copy of current registration. The other States know this and it is a non issue. It is driven regularly. Inspections welcome and encouraged. Car is located in Cheshire CT. Send questions anytime. I'm listing this for a long time friend. The car was appraised at $14, 000.00 5 years ago, and it wouldn't take much to get it there again.
On Jun-11-15 at 08:40:20 PDT, seller added the following information:
To answer a few questions. The rag top is electric, it works and has the boot. It did have factory AC, but the unit was bad, a new one is included along with 25+ years of extra parts that will fit in the trunk. It's top speed is way too fast for it's own good, 4 bbl. carb & dual exhaust. Tranny was redone in the mid 90's. The motor was done in 2007 and has about 500 +/- miles on it since. You can call for information, 203-913-7393
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From CT DMV on vehicles over 20 years old.
When a Title Is Not Needed
According to Connecticut State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-166 exempted vehicles: the acquisition of a certificate of title shall not be required for the following:
A vehicle owned by the United States, unless it is registered in this state. A vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing. A vehicle owned by a nonresident of this state and not required by law to be registered in this state. A vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state. A vehicle moved solely by animal power. An implement of husbandry. Special mobile equipment. A self-propelled wheel chair or invalid tricycle. Any trailer having a gross weight not in excess of 3, 000 lbs. Any vehicle for which a temporary registration has been issued pursuant to Connectict State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-12 for the purpose of permitting a non-resident owner who purchases a vehicle in Connecticut to transport such vehicle to such owner’s home state. A motor vehicle owned by the state or any town, city or borough within the state. A motor vehicle registered temporarily for inspection purposes pursuant to Connecticut State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-12. A snowmobile or ATV The acquisition of a certificate of title for over 20 model years old is not required. Please contact the DMV's Title Division with any questions at 860-263-5710.

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