Studebaker Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Studebaker (1946-1966) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Studebaker automobiles from the years 1946-1966. Describes the Studebaker Champion, Land Cruiser, Conestoga, Commander, Starliner, President, Speedster, Hawk, Lark, Avanti, Cruiser and Daytona.

• The 39 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	208 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.51 in (27 x 20 x 1.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2008)
Series:	Ultimate Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855207752

Studebaker Hawks & Larks (1956-1966 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Limited Edition Premier book about the Studebaker Hawk and Lark models. Describes the Studebaker Golden Hawk, Silver Hawks Lark VI, VIII, Daytona, Wagonaire, Cruiser, Gran Turisimo and Packard Hawk.

• The 47 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	160 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.39 in (27 x 20 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2008)
Series:	Limited Edition Premier
ISBN:	9781855207745

Avanti - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring the Studebaker Avanti. Describes the Studebaker Avanti R1, R2, R3 and Avanti II, Coupés and Convertibles.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	136 pages, 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.31 in (27 x 20.5 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	350 photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2003)
Series:	Limited Edition Extra
ISBN:	9781855206229

Avanti - Studebaker and Beyond

Through several owners and five production locations the Avanti has persevered for nearly 45 years to become an endearing icon of advanced automotive design. Rare factory photographs and other materials document the history of this fine automobile.

This photo journey takes us from Avanti's initial beginnings with Studebaker in 1961 to the end of current production with Avanti Automotive SA de CV - the 2007 models built in Cancun, Mexico.
Eight sections represent the major changes and events under the different ownership reigns. Includes many photos of the original Avanti in the Studebaker factory.

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Author:	John Hull
Details:	96 pages, 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.24 in (21.5 x 26 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	122 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2011)
ISBN:	9781583882733

Avanti - The Complete Story

Designed by Raymond Loewy, one of America's premier industrial designers, the Avanti has achieved a near legendary status. Conceived as Studebaker's automotive division's last gasp, the Avanti has lived on for more than 45 years through numerous owners, bankruptcies, and redesigns.

This book tells the entire story from Studebaker's original design and production during the 1963-1964 model years, to the current production facilities in Cancun, Mexico.
Included are many original source documents, factory photos, corporate records, advertisements, as well as first hand accounts by the participants that trace the evolution of this fascinating story.

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Author:	John Hull
Details:	128 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.28 in (28 x 21.5 x 0.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	210 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2008)
ISBN:	9781583882139

Champion of the Lark - Harold Churchill and the Presidency of Studebaker-Packard, 1956-1961

A career engineer at Studebaker, Harold E. Churchill became president of the recently merged Studebaker-Packard Corporation in 1956, at a time when finances were shaky and an aging product line was losing ground to the Big Three.
Quickly launching a program of "realism and common sense," he focused the company's energies on a few selected market segments where he saw opportunities for gain. His vision for a compact economy car led to the Lark, the hit model that Studebaker desperately needed.

This thorough examination of Churchill's leadership of Studebaker-Packard draws upon Board of Directors minutes, internal documents, oral histories and media reports in constructing a detailed account of these crucial years.
In addition to covering the cars and trucks produced under Churchill in detail, it closely traces Churchill's actions as president and analyzes his motivations, the pressures he faced, his leadership style and the success or failure of his tenure.

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Author:	Robert R. Ebert
Details:	196 pages, 10 x 7.1 x 0.51 in (25.5 x 18 x 1.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	97 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	McFarland & Co Inc (USA, 2013)
ISBN:	9780786474202

Hawk - by Studebaker 1956-1964

This book covers the Studebaker Hawk from 1956-1964 and the 1958 Packard Hawk. Take a look behind the scenes, how it was designed; the designers, the promoters.
The Hawk was created during a turbulent time at Studebaker, see how the Hawk fared.

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Author:	Don Narus
Details:	70 pages, 9.1 x 5.9 in (23 x 15 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2020)
ISBN:	9781716450907

More Than They Promised : The Studebaker Story

This richly illustrated book delves into the storied legacy of the Studebaker family, tracing their journey from 1736 to the pinnacle of the automobile industry in 1966. Beyond a family saga, it encapsulates America's industrial evolution. Initially artisans, the Studebakers transitioned into manufacturers during the Industrial Revolution, mirroring the nation's shift to urban-industrial society catalyzed by the Civil War.

Renowned for quality, Studebaker's wagons, carriages, and automobiles epitomized success. Icons like the 1953 Starliner and 1963 Avanti, guided by Raymond Loewy, exemplified American industrial design innovation.

The book meticulously details the company's prosperous 1920s, tumultuous 1930s, and post-World War II triumphs, including models like the Lark and Gran Tourisimo Hawk.
Exploring the company's decline in the mid-1950s, it highlights the unexpected success of spinoff Avanti II until 1991. Concluding with a compelling analysis of Studebaker's demise, the author blends personal anecdotes with historical narrative, capturing the essence of one of America's enduring industrial giants.

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Author:	Thomas E. Bonsall
Details:	496 pages, 9 x 6.3 x 1.5 in (24 x 16 x 3.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Stanford University Press (USA, 2000)
ISBN:	9780804735865

Studebaker 1938-1954 - Part Interchange Guide

This 1938-1954 parts interchange manual is a must if working on your major U.S. car or restoring it! A true guide unlike others that only list places to buy parts and do not identify the interchangeability of parts.
A must for every restoration and / or maintenance project saving money and research time!

This manual has been designed to help you in the identification and purchase of original equipment parts. It should save you many hours of time locating the parts you need. With this manual you will know exactly what parts from which vehicles are identical. There may be no need to pay a high price for a supposedly rare part when it may be identical to many other parts.

This manual covers all major makes of cars for the years of 1938 thru 1954 including: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, Frazer, Henry J, Hudson, Kaiser, LaFayette, LaSalle, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane, and Willys.

Sections include engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel pumps, ignition system, clutch, front and rear axles, bearings, brakes, rivets, generator and starter, and universal joints. Body parts and glass are not included.

This book exists in different editions, each with a different cover for each brand. However, the content is the same.

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Author:	F.D. Harper
Details:	134 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in (28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	CreateSpace (USA, 2016)
ISBN:	9781533338402

Studebaker 1946-1958 Photo Archive

A comprehensive photographic history of one of the great names of American motoring. This outstanding collection of rare factory photographs displays the quality and styling that distinguished Studebaker.

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Author:	Howard L. Applegate
Details:	144 pages, 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.39 in (21.5 x 26 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 1995)
ISBN:	9781882256259

Studebaker Hawk 1956-1964 Photo Archive

See them all, beginning with the early Studebaker Hawks in 1956 and their development through the 1964 season. Production factory photos show them all off: the Flite Hawk, Power Hawk, Sky Hawk, Golden Hawk Silver Hawk, Packard Hawk, Hawk, and the Gran Turismo Hawk.

Also includes design drawings, clay models, prototypes and factory floor photos. Captions provide identifying characteristics of each model, as well as other historical information.

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Author:	Ed Reynolds
Details:	128 pages, 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.35 in (21.5 x 26 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2003)
ISBN:	9781583880944

Studebaker Lark 1959-1966 Photo Archive

On the brink of bankruptcy in 1956, Studebaker needed a new car to survive. The result was the 1959 Lark. Designed to cut costs the Lark was kept simple. Sales in 1959 were good. In fact, it was the best sales year for Studebaker since 1950. Ultimately, the Lark was not enough to keep Studebaker alive but it added years to the company's life.

Lark models have continued to gain popularity with collectors - they're attractive, fun to drive and some models are fast. High-quality photos and in-depth captions bring you the entire line of Larks from the first to the last.

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Author:	Ed Reynolds
Details:	126 pages, 8.9 x 10.25 x 0.39 in (22.5 x 26 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	131 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2014)
ISBN:	9781583883273

The History of the Studebaker Co.

Brief and interesting description of the history of the most progressive automobile builders of its time.

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Author:	Albert Erskine
Details:	100 pages, 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.24 in (20.5 x 13.5 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Language:	English
Publisher:	Salzwasser-Verlag (D, 2010)
ISBN:	9783861953852