1964 Studebaker

Wagon Wagon

6 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

Offering my 1964 Studebaker Wagonaire. If you are looking at this listing you probably already know that wagons are the hottest segment in hot rodding. Everybody wants one! This is a really special machine. Not many were ever produced and this is one of the last Studebakers built in the USA. Studebaker ceased South Bend production in 1964. Designer Brooks Stevens came up with this concept for the sliding rear roof in Studebaker's final days. Studebaker was running out of money and never really had the cash to promote it like they should have. They advertised it as three cars in one. A wagon, a convertible and a truck. I've attached a really cool commercial from YouTube that shows it in action. As you can see, the rear roof slides forward into the front body. You can open the roof and let the kids just stand up in the back! Fun. I rescued this wagon last year and have spent a ton of money and time getting it in road worthy condition. In the last year I've gone through the brake system, the fuel system, the charging system and the electrical system. I replaced the alternator and the U-joints. I fixed all the gauges so that they all work including the gas gauge! The wipers and the heater both work. I just had the starter rebuilt and installed an NOS water pump last week. Brand new 15" wheels and newish tires with new Port O walls. She is quiet, cool and reliable! She goes down the road smoothly. Shifts nice and brakes nice. It also has new carpet with sound deadener. It only has 45,000 miles so she's still nice and tight. I have taken it two a couple big hot rod shows and I had so many people taking pictures of it, I felt like Kim Kardashian. You don't see these everyday. They are quite rare, but surprisingly easy to work on and find parts for. The largest source of Studebaker parts is right here in Indiana, just 15 miles from Indy (Studebaker Intl). Hemmings Classic Car magazine just had an article in their Sept. issue that was titled "Worlds Smartest Wagon". It was a very interesting read if you haven't seen it, I recommend picking up a copy. In July, Hagerty insurance put the 63-65 Wagonaire on the "Endangered Species" list with less than 15 insured world wide with them. I learned that there are some Wagonaire clubs and there could be 100 or more surviving. Whatever it is, it is a very small number in comparison to the more common wagons. This is a cool collectable that you'll never lose money on. Fix it up or enjoy it as she is! I've done my work and now its time to move on to the next project. Please look the pictures over carefully and ask any questions that you have before you start bidding. The paint is faded and dry. It is flat with good coverage. I'm assuming that the paint is at least 30 years old and it will shine if you wanted to buff it up. It's a good looking "ten footer". I was going to paint some vintage style "distressed" lettering on the doors and leave it alone. The front fenders, grill, roof and hood are really nice. As you can see there is some rust on the tailgate from a mouse nest that was there and held moisture. I stripped the whole interior out to put in the new carpet and sound deadener. The outer rockers have been replaced at the same time and are solid. The floorboards, the tire well and the frame are all in great shape and solid! No holes or soft spots. The front floorboard corners on both sides have small holes approx. 2" x 2". You could glass them over or do nothing. I will include a pair of brand new stamped steel floorboards from Classic Industries if you get bored this winter. The cardboard headliner was really dirty, so I removed it to use as a pattern for a new one but I never got around to cutting a new one. You'll get the old one. She is really nice under the hood and looks just like a 45,000 mile car should. Absolutely no rust (even the battery tray is nice and clean). I also have a few spares that go with the car including a complete deluxe dash with radio and vanity, some window glass, some door panels and extra tailgate crank and a few odd and ends. NO oil leaks or any other fluids. This auction shows my 60's vintage go kart and my old surf board but they don't go with the car. I dropped the price from $8500 to $6900 so you can buy yourself another board and a small block Chevy engine to trick it out. Some of the Canadian cars actually came with small blocks, so it is a bolt in deal to convert it to SBC. I can lower the price another $500 if you just want the stock wheels with the original dog dish hubcaps. Bolt pattern is small Ford or Mopar. I'll switch over the tires for you at no charge. Just call me and I can adjust the Buy It Now price. I've revised my price from low to incredibly low as I realize now that nothing on Ebay sells for what it's worth, so if you like it - just buy it, it's only money - you can get more! But when will you ever get another chance to get one of these? The last time I ran the car I had 2600 page viewers plus over 100 watchers and many good offers very close to my current Buy it Now price. If I don't find a winner this time around, I'll probably sink some more time and money in it and you'll next spring in your favorite Hot Rod magazine. Thanks for looking and thanks for bidding. You can call me at 317-796-8197 if you have any questions. Mike One last thing. This car does have overdrive but I don't know how to engage it. The solenoid clicks but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I've been driving it around town, so I never needed it, but it is all there. Probably gummed up from sitting so long, but I have not taken the time to fix it for you. On Oct-20-11 at 05:25:43 PDT, seller added the following information: There are currently 10 bids and 100 other interested bidders waiting and watching. I have serious local interest as well. I have also received credible phone offers from couple of bidders. If you like the car and want to own it, bid to win. We are still have a way to go to meet the reserve which is well under it's value and the Buy it Now price. If anyone has questions that I have not already answered please ask today, Thursday, Oct. 20th. I will be out of town for the next two days and will not be around for the end of the auction. Thanks, Mike