1960 Studebaker Lark VIII

4.2L 4245CC 259Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira

3-Speed Automatic

60V33374

Clear

GAS

I changed my mind about even considering a penny less than $6000 and couldn't remove the "Make Offer" option...Sorry, I don't mean to tease or confound anyone... This is a beautiful, jump in and drive anywhere car. Most recently, at the "Capitol City Cruisers" meet in Sacramento, she won a peoples choice trophy.The Mrs. and I have really enjoyed adding about 3000 miles to her odometer just in the last year and will again next year if not sold. One family owned this car until I purchased it. The original owners were elderly and I purchased the car from the grandson who is now in his 60s. It has never been completely restored but many repairs have been done including paint, chrome, carpet and upholstery by the original owners. It was a running driving car when I bought it but I freshened it up considerably and made it reliable, safe and "always fun" for my wife to drive. "Lucy Lark", being a "Regal" model, is the highest trim level, most plush four-door sedan Studebaker sold in 1960. Everything works. The turn signals don't cancel though, and my wife wants everyone to know that she doesn't come with the car to remind you to turn them off like she does me! It has a smooth, quiet, strong running 259 V-8 that doesn't smoke and a smooth and positive shifting Flight-o-matic three speed automatic transmission that operates as designed and starts from a stop in second gear unless you have it in Low. It runs and drives beautifully and steers very easily for a car without power steering. It runs cool in really hot weather. It is equipped wih four original style lap seat belts. I like my Studebakers stock and as original as possible so a general effort was made to that end. I have a reproduction of the original production order for the car showing its final assembly date as February 11, 1960 (it's in Aquarius) and that it was shipped to Jamestown North Dakota. The original "Lloyd's Motors -Jamestown" dealer plate is affixed above the rear license plate. The car spent most of its life garaged in the Seattle area... In the last year/3000 miles, the following has been done: 4) 205/75 x 15 Coker classic wide white wall radial tires (may be 200 miles on them now ...), wheel alignment, complete dual exhaust (With "quiet" mufflers, NOT Flowmasters, installed with straight pipes - no "equalizer"/cross-over pipe), control arm bushings, fuel pump, rebuilt carburetor, brake master cylinder, 4 wheel cylinders, all three brake hoses, all brake spring, 4 shock absorber, original Studebaker accessory door mirror, original Studebaker accessory cigarette lighter, complete tune-up ( plugs, wires, points, condenser, rotor, cap, valve guide seals & valve adjustment, upper and lower radiator hose, thermostat, fan belt, 4 correct 1960 Studebaker full wheel covers ( had small hubcaps ), correct Studebaker front license plate bracket ( so the plate fits in the middle of the bumper ), original and correct Studebaker backup lights, throttle boot, trunk liner and spare tire cover, park lever ("pawl"..in the transmission so it holds the car in Park), correct, year-of-manufacture vintage California license plates (...these will only go to a CA buyer...) .... I'm probably forgetting some things ... This is a fine example of Studebaker's first and cutest compact car .. The previous owner said that when he did the bodywork before painting, he removed the front clip and found someone who works in lead to repair the usual front fender rust. I find no evidence of rust anywhere else - the car has completely solid original floors. At that time the inner fenders were painted a color he thought he might like to paint the whole car but then he decided it was too pink. Strangely, he never refinished the inner fenders in the final color of his choice. The car was refinished a shade lighter than the original Sandalwood beige which is still visible on the lower part of the firewall. The seats are reupholstered in the original style and as close to the original material as possible. The door panels are original and are very nice with the exception of some minor water staining on the left rear door panel and a bullet hole in the right front. ( More on that later!) The headliner is original and perfect! The windlacing has been replaced as well as the sun visors and all door and trunk rubber. The dash pad is not perfect but very, very nice with the exception of another bullet hole near the radio. The radio has been replaced with another original Studebaker radio that has been modified to receive FM. The antenna on the left front fender is original Studebaker equipment. Now, regarding the bullet holes, as the original owner's grandson tells it, as a youth, he, or at least the car, was involved in an altercation near a bar involving alcohol and a shotgun. The back window was shot out and there was damage to the windshield and the interior. The windshield and the back glass were replaced as was the glove compartment door and the radio. There remains a small bullet hole in the dash pad under the radio and two small holes in the right front door panel. I bought a vinyl repair kit to repair these holes but my wife talked me out of it - she likes cars with interesting stories! I am guessing that the crack in the brand new replacement windshield (still available) occurred on installation. An auto glass shop has doctored the end of the crack so it won't grow. I have tried to photograph it closeup and in a light that shows it the most. All the chrome is like new! The car marks its spot with, for a Studebaker, a very minor oil leak. I know this car and Studebakers in general very well so feel free to contact me with any questions! I can send you more pictures directly if you like. We Love Lucy Lark and want to see her get a good home! My name is Peter and I can be reached at 707-987-0254 extension 22, a land line number that rings at my shop and my home. Inspections are welcome! Just push the Buy-It-Now button and she's yours! A $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of purchase via Pay-Pal, cashiers check or direct deposit. The balance must be paid within seven days and the vehicle picked up within two weeks of the date of sale. Pickup/shipping arrangements are the buyers responsibility but I will gladly assist in loading. The car (and I ) are located in Northern California, about one hour north east of Santa Rosa, approximately 2 1/2 hours out of San Francisco.