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Rich Sufficool
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Topic starter 13/05/2024 2:56 pm  

This 1953 Studebaker Commander Starlight came with the base 232.6 cid OHV solid lifter V8 that developed 120 HP. The Popular Mechanics road test gave it a 0-60 time of 17.9 seconds and a rating of 26.1 mpg. This V8 block was used all the way through the '63 to '64 year when it was bumped up to 304 cid with a 9.5 compression ratio and with the Paxton supercharger was rated at 335 HP with 400 HP easily attained. Between '53 and '55 the horsepower of the 232.6 was bumped up 227 HP mostly by upping the compression ratio. The overall design as well as the chassis was used all the way from the late '50s Hawk to the early '60s GT Hawk with many of the body panel interchangeable making the Studebaker a customizer's dream.

Model by Danbury Mint.

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John Merritt
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13/05/2024 3:18 pm  

One of my favorite models and car design. I've always been completely intrigued by what Studebaker did with this design for so many years. To me, this design stayed fresh with their changes throughout the full run.


John Merritt
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 Steve Jacobs
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13/05/2024 5:04 pm  

That's a beautiful Studebaker along with a fantastic model of it. 

Steve 



   
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Geoff Jowett
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13/05/2024 6:03 pm  
Posted by: @jcarnutz

One of my favorite models and car design.

yep, just about my favorite 50s U.S. car design. Thanks Rich



   
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 Bob Jackman
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13/05/2024 6:20 pm  

When compared to other car designs of the time, this car stood out like no other in it's simplistic beauty.



   
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13/05/2024 9:38 pm  
Posted by: @bob-jackman

When compared to other car designs of the time, this car stood out like no other in it's simplistic beauty.

I 101% agree !



   
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 Jack Dodds
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13/05/2024 9:41 pm  
Posted by: @jcarnutz

One of my favorite models and car design. I've always been completely intrigued by what Studebaker did with this design for so many years. To me, this design stayed fresh with their changes throughout the full run.

+1  Quite a remarkable duration!  The design was way before its time IMHO.



   
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14/05/2024 12:22 am  

It is a beautiful car and model !



   
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15/05/2024 7:35 pm  

Ain't she sweet? That color combo fits the bodystyle so well. It really pops. 😎 



   
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