Dad loved Studebakers'. We had four during my teenage years. I learned to drive on a 53 Commander V8 stick shift. Never forgot that car. He even let me cool it up. 3" lowering blocks, spun aluminum Bonneville moon hubcaps, glasspac duel exhaust. I only had my learners permit at the time, but boy that was fun. Last one I remember was a 57 Golden Hawk with the Packard V/8 that he bought for 'Mom'. Just in time for me to be the head of the "crew." I still consider to be it the first muscle car. Aluminum engine turned dash with Stewart Warner gauges, Golden cream two-tone paint, it was one cool ride.👍

VERY enjoyable video... THANKS for the post. Spending a half hour with a bunch of broken-knuckled Aussies is a load of fun! My grandfather was a Studebaker dealer, I have always wanted one; I'm running out of time.

Raymond Loewy was an out and out genius. Apart from all his other achievements (in and out of Studebaker). I believe he loathed radiator grills, pleasingly no one decided to put one on the Avanti. Fine video; thanks!

I've always liked Studebakers. I'm amazed at how well represented Studebaker is in Australia!

so proud Aussies love their Stewdiebakers!

That Packard was beautiful! I began to think I wouldn't see it, then at the very end, there it was.

Amazing!

STUDEBAKER my favorite car, it has no equal. Só em vê-lo me faz feliz. maneco - Porto Alegre-RS - Brasil.

My first car was a 63 Lark Cruiser, I so regret selling it. I was in the Brisbane Studebaker club in the early 80's. I remember Herb Rose was the man to see for parts and knowledge.

That’s packards equivalent to a Studebaker golden hawk. Very rare.

It's a long way from Arizona to Australia

1938... Champion . Excellente.

My dad had a 53 president ,4 Dr automatic trans .I learned to drive in it!!!!!

1963. The last Station Wagon...

I would like to know when thne 283 became the "Base?" engine when the 289's ran out, my Uncles mid 60's last Lark had the 283 small block.

The coolness of owning a Studebaker... an AVANTI, no less... makes up for pronouncing it "Uh-VAHN-tee".

Incorrect headlights for a 1963....Avanti II had squared headlight bezels

great cars great music what more do ya need?