Studebaker Car Club Of New South Wales

 

 
Year 1962
Model

Lark Cruiser Sedan.

Body 4 door, 5 Passenger Sedan.
Engine

Studebaker V8 OHV,

265 ci (4.3 L) (259 bored +0.030")

240 hp @ 5,200 rpm.

Gearbox 3sp Manual with Overdrive.
Diff. Ratio 3.31:1 LSD (2.32:1 O/D)
Wheelbase 113" (2,870 mm)
Brakes

Foot - Front Discs, Rear Drums.

Hand - Rear Drums.

Weight 3,086 lb (1,400 kg)
Wheels 6' x 14', Custom 'wires'.
Tyre Size 195R14, 2" Whitewalls
Origin USA, Ckd Australian assembly.
 

A work of art in progress.

 

The first 4 photos cover the period from Feb 1978 through to March 1979.

It got polished, paint touch ups, narrow white walls, GT hubcaps, trumpet exhaust tips, spats & sunvisor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1981

 

 

 

2011

 

 

History of this Vehicle

 

1962 - 1978

Purchased new by Max Callahan (NSW).

 

1978 - Today

Darryn Fisher (NSW) purchased the vehicle, then set about turning it into a showcase for Studebaker.

 

Work includes; Body repainted 1979, Interior re-trimmed 1985, continuous mechanical rebuilding to today.

 

If Studebaker put out an accessory, you may well find it on one of Darryn's cars.

 

If you would like to contact the owner of this vehicle, please email to address shown on our Contact Us page, and include this vehicle reference 62lark-df101 in your message.

 

 

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