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mbstude
Commander Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/05/2009 : 2:57:03 PM
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Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA
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Milaca
Golden Hawk Member
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 3:20:30 PM
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It would have been a direct competitor to a Chevy Corvette and later
the Thunderbird that came out for 1955. It would look good with a
convertible top. Is this a Studebaker prototype?
Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good. |
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Invalid User Name
Cruiser Member
USA
187 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 3:28:35 PM
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The outline sure looks familiar. I don't know if it's the new BMW coupe
or some other car, but that sure looks like something I've seen lately.
Doug
Venice, Florida
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studegary
Commander Member
USA
5858 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 3:38:41 PM
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It looks like one of Bob Bourke's 1/4 scale design models from 1950.
Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
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JBOYLE
Commander Member
USA
2410 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 3:40:30 PM
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A 60s Renault Alpine (IIRC..or was it the Gordini?) had a side "cove"
(for want of a better word) like we see on this and the 53-on C-Ks.
And it also looks a bit like a Sunbeam Alpine from the side.
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wrap-around rear window is a bit like a TR-4 with the "Surry" top (what
we'd call a Targa today) with the fixed rear window and removable top.
Great designs inspire others...
63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)
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Milaca
Golden Hawk Member
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 3:48:12 PM
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Hers's the modern day version of it, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
I like the look of this M-B, but I think the 1953 Studebaker prototype looks better.
Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good. |
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studegary
Commander Member
USA
5858 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 6:34:02 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by JBOYLE
A
60s Renault Alpine (IIRC..or was it the Gordini?) had a side "cove"
(for want of a better word) like we see on this and the 53-on C-Ks.
And it also looks a bit like a Sunbeam Alpine from the side.
The
wrap-around rear window is a bit like a TR-4 with the "Surry" top (what
we'd call a Targa today) with the fixed rear window and removable top.
Great designs inspire others...
The
side sweep on 1953-1956 Studebakers was patterned/fashioned after the
Duesenberg sweep-panel. It was thought to be necessary to strengthen
and quiet the flat panel (later removed).
Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer |
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JRoberts
Commander Member
1754 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 7:45:21 PM
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I like the shorter wheelbase, but the roof line seems somehow out of
poportion. Maybe it is too "pointy" at the top. I really don't see the
relation in the looks of this Stude and the Mercedes or the Alpine. The
cove does resemble somewhat the cove on the Renault.
Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Editor of "The Down Easterner"
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sals54
Commander Member
1432 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 9:01:36 PM
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How about that cool 53 with a new "gentleman's chop"?????
sals54
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LarkR2Clone
Champion Member
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 9:28:49 PM
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Like this one here?
My uncle bought this one in az. |
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Milaca
Golden Hawk Member
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 10:16:51 PM
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James, how many Studebakers are in that yard? Is the owner of the yard a member of the club?
Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good. |
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TedsHawk
Starlight Member
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 10:30:46 PM
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Originally posted by LarkR2Clone
Like this one here?
My uncle bought this one in az.
I like that, would be one to restore, would be fun to show up in that at a show!
1957 Golden Hawk
"Studebaker? they dont make them anymore" |
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Chris Pile
Commander Member
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StudeDave57
Commander Member
USA
2830 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 11:01:28 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Milaca
James, how many Studebakers are in that yard? Is the owner of the yard a member of the club?
There are many. No tellin' just how many, I'd bet.
I'd also bet "yes" an SDC member owns them all~
for now...  
The name 'Chuck' comes to mind.
(no- not that one~ the other one in AZ...)
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StudeMichael
Golden Hawk Member
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2009 : 07:00:47 AM
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| What is that R2? Do you have any more pics? |
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DEEPNHOCK
Commander Member
USA
6954 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2009 : 07:15:47 AM
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That's pretty neat (and a lot of work)
Using the back half of a 4 door sedan and grafting the doors together.
What's
neat to me is to see the ingenuity of the Studebaker designers, who
were forced to create designs that could be done with existing stamping
dies (or minimally modified ones)
Note the side body panel curveature profiles.
What are the odds they would line up like that (sedan to coupe).
Also...
Imagine the flow throug ventilation possibilities with dual vent windows like that...
It would either make you deaf, or suck the dandruff off your head.
Jeff
    
https://community.webshots.com/user/deepnhock
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woodysrods
Starlight Member
Canada
90 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2009 : 07:16:58 AM
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Looks like a Borgward. But is it a proto Stude??
Brian Woods
woodysrods@shaw.ca
1946 M Series (Shop Truck)
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bridgegaurd
Golden Hawk Member
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2009 : 07:43:42 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Invalid User Name
The
outline sure looks familiar. I don't know if it's the new BMW coupe or
some other car, but that sure looks like something I've seen lately.
Resembles Volvo sports coupe (volvo had better lines) |
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showbizkid
Commander Member
USA
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interesting '53...
