1959 Studebaker LARK VIII - 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe

Studebaker LARK VIII - 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe (1959)
for sale

Price: US $8,300.00

Description:

We are selling my 1959 Studebaker Lark VIII 2 Door Hardtop. The car has the 259 V-8 engine with the automatic transmission.
The car has a mileage exempt title but it shows approximately 31, 700 miles and it cannot be verified.
The car is a very clean driver that runs and drives fantastic. The car accelerates smoothly and shifts well.
The points were removed and were replaced by the pertronix ignition unit. The fuel pump was rebuilt with the modern fuel compatible materials. The carburetor was also kitted with the modern kit.
All of the gauges work properly, but the radio doesn't work.
The carpet has been replaced as has the windlace which had faded from the sun.
The seats and door panels appear to be original and are in good shape. The side of the bottom of the driver's seat has had two small repairs performed and as can be seen in the photo's the color match is not quite on. The repairs are only noticeable when you are entering the car.
This car is very clean, fun to drive and is turn key! It was a relatively low production volume car with less than 8, 000 sold in 1959.
The floors and trunk are in fantastic shape,
The paint is nice and shiny, but there are a few chips and one scratch that is on the lower side of the passenger door that you can notice when you are close to the car and are looking low (the photo was taken very close up).
I have posted some videos of the car running and driving as well as a video of the interior and have tried to take good quality photo's for your review.
While we like the car a lot and we really enjoy driving it, any prospective buyer may not feel the same. We encourage any bidders to schedule an inspection prior to bidding. THE CAR IS BEING SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
If you need more pictures or to speak about the car, please call 267-374-1001.
It is up to you to determine the condition of the car and you must rely on your own assessment of the vehicle before you choose to bid.
If you have a feedback score of 5 or less, please contact me before bidding or we will be forced to cancel your bid.
The winning bidder has up to three weeks to remove the car from the premises from the date that the title is transferred (upon clearance of funds at our bank).
The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to end the listing at any time.
Be sure to check out our youtube videos below to make sure you see that this is one great car. Please copy the links and add the www. before the youtube portion and paste it into your browser.
Thank you for looking and have a great day.
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update: 2015-08-13

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“The car is a very nice driver, the paint is in good condition, however, there are some defects, some chips and a scratch on the lower passenger side door (you only notice when you crouch and are close to the car). The chrome is in very good condition, there is some light pitting on some specific pot metal parts that you can see when you are close to the car. The interior is very clean, but there are two small repairs on the side of the driver seat bottom that you only see when the door is open.There is also a small fluid leak when parked after driving which may be power steering fluid but the level doesn't drop much (I haven't needed to add much through a season). The carpet is brand new as are the kick panels. Very clean solid car as can be seen in the floor and trunk photos. All gauges work but radio does not. The door seals have dried out from age. If I was keeping the car outside, I would change them.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 59V15364 Year: 1959
Transmission: Automatic Make: Studebaker
Body Type: Coupe Model: LARK VIII - 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Engine: 259 C. I.
Vehicle Title: Clear Drive Type: RWD
Fuel Type: Gasoline Mileage: Exempt
For Sale By: Private Seller Interior Color: White over sea mist / aqua
Disability Equipped: No Number of Cylinders: 8

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