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Studebaker and Mercedes-Benz, early 50's
This topic was mentioned early in 2008 on the SDC Forum....
Granted, this Studebaker roofline came out in 53, but in 53, Mercedes complained about the use of the tri-star emblem on the Studes. Could they have crabbed about the roofline also, but since it was too much to change, dropped the complaint? The tri-star was replaced by the V with the 8 emblem on Studebakers.
In 56, the grill was also replaced to emulate a Mercedes type style. |