You two are awesome I love the 1966 last of the line Studebakers Commander's Cruisers Daytona's and wagoneers they remind me of the mid-60s to early 70s Datsun 510 I have a few old Chryslers myself
Great looking wagon. Always been partial to those 1966 models. I had a 1964 Challenger Wagonaire. One of only 200+ built in 1964. Challenger was the lowest trim level Wagonaire that year, so no frills. What made it somewhat rare was the 259, automatic transmission combination. Standard was a 3-speed manual and OHV 6-cylinder. If you are ever interested in selling, look me up. Thank you for sharing.
Reminds me a lot of my 65 Chevy II, Nova wagon....but I like this design better, My Nova had a two speed power glide, power steering, manual drum brakes, 190 L-head six cylinder, medium metallic blue. I bought it off an old lady when it was 16 years old for 600 bucks. I put new steel belted radials on it, an ADDCO rear anti-sway bar and tucked an FM radio "Radio Shack" converter under the dash. Damn I miss that car. The Massachusetts snow and salted roads ate it up pretty bad.
I'd prefer a real Studebaker engine to the Canadian Chevy motor that this one has. However, I like the front end of the '66 better than the earlier Larks. Given that everything was interchangeable, I've seen '64 Wagonaires with '66 grilles swapped into them.
They should have merged with packard, nash and hudson back in 1930s... maybe it would go all very differently. They could compete with GM, ford and chrysler
One reason is that that 1966 car was still built on a 1953 chassis. They couldn't afford redesigns. Another reason was price wars between Ford and Chevy. And the South Bend workers were paid more than their Detroit counterparts, which further cut into profits. Studebaker had been losing money for years before they introduced the Lark in '59. That was a big hit which gave them two profitable years, but then the Falcon and Valiant came onto the market. The Board of Directors decided to roll those profits into diversifying the company, rather than new product. So the company survived even after auto production ended. Even the amazing Avanti was an outsourced fiberglass body sitting on a Lark convertible chassis with some heavy duty suspension parts from the Wagonaire.
@@seed_drill7135 The Avanti fiberglass body was only built by the same company producing the Corvette for the introduction cars. Then, because of fit and finish issues Studebaker killed that contract and thereafter created their own bodies.
I have 10 ! And just got a ‘66 at the junk yard . Hate to strip it. I worked on the GM one at the Factory. My ‘66 had the Solid roof. Got some Diesel ones too and 1 of 2 ‘64 4 spd .
The final Studebaker produced from the Hamilton plant (March 17 1966) is on display in the Studebaker National Museum. It was driven for a time by one of the company executives before it was restored for display.
Studebaker kept making cars for a short time after they shut their engine plant, and the last Studes like this one had a Chev motor - a 283 I believe. The Stude V8 was strong but heavy, and the Chev engined ones should steer and handle a bit more nicely thanks to the lighter motor.
I love these cars! I hope to see you at a cruise night in the future. This is a made-in-Canada car, correct? My father worked at the Hamilton plant until it closed.
Not sure it was the same model, but in 1965 or 66, my friend and I tried to get a better price buying two together. The lowest price we could negotiate was $1800.00, but we were too cheap to buy.
When I worked for GMC. In the Advertisement dept. GM was building the New Hummer. And Studebaker was coming back ! And they looked very similar. Of course GM had more Pulling power with the government to make sure Studebaker wouldn’t be able to Make a come back. Just Like Tucker . They settled out of court for $10.000. Wow.
I'm curious what car you are talking about. It's NOT a Studebaker, the last one was built in 1966, and it doesn't really sound like an Avanti II, which in 69 was still pretty much a Studebaker Avanti with a GM drivetrain.
@@JeffDeWitt Prototype I have no find it in a bunch of other cars that my partner and I were buying really don’t know what it was until I got it back to the shop and cleaned it up .they also made Avanti for doors and they also had Avanti convertibles before The Avanti two came out
@@JamesBond-hu9rg The four door Avant's and convertibles were built by Avanti Motors, not Studebaker. Studebaker did build some styling exercises for four door sedans based on the Avanti styling, but they never got any further than that... and all of that kind of work ended with the closing of the South Bend plant at the end of 1963. I'd love to know just what you had!
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Cool 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire.
You have 2 precious jewels there my friend!
Beautiful color ! ... BTW, my 1965 Cruiser tips his hat 🎩 to your 1966 Wagonaire ! 🤓
You two are awesome I love the 1966 last of the line Studebakers Commander's Cruisers Daytona's and wagoneers they remind me of the mid-60s to early 70s Datsun 510 I have a few old Chryslers myself
Sad that such an industry has ended ,,, distinctive, beautiful and practical design !!
Met and chatted with Les today in a parking lot. It was such a treat to see the 66 with the top open.
So lucky to have this, and a 66. I've wanted one forever, take good care of it.
Got a. 66 for sale. Needs work but all there .
Great Studebaker! I owned a 1966 4-door in the same color. I regret selling it!
Got 10 to choose from
Great looking wagon. Always been partial to those 1966 models. I had a 1964 Challenger Wagonaire. One of only 200+ built in 1964. Challenger was the lowest trim level Wagonaire that year, so no frills. What made it somewhat rare was the 259, automatic transmission combination. Standard was a 3-speed manual and OHV 6-cylinder. If you are ever interested in selling, look me up. Thank you for sharing.
Reminds me a lot of my 65 Chevy II, Nova wagon....but I like this design better,
My Nova had a two speed power glide, power steering, manual drum brakes, 190 L-head six cylinder, medium metallic blue.
I bought it off an old lady when it was 16 years old for 600 bucks. I put new steel belted radials on it, an ADDCO rear anti-sway bar and tucked an FM radio "Radio Shack" converter under the dash. Damn I miss that car. The Massachusetts snow and salted roads ate it up pretty bad.
these northern studebakers were the best studes ever made, thank you canada
I'd prefer a real Studebaker engine to the Canadian Chevy motor that this one has. However, I like the front end of the '66 better than the earlier Larks. Given that everything was interchangeable, I've seen '64 Wagonaires with '66 grilles swapped into them.
Cute couple
Waooo such a fantastic gem u hav.,.
Pure awesomeness!!
MAN OH MAN THAT IS 1 COOL STUDEBAKER !!!!! I'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY THE COMPANY WENT UNDER !!
Why?
They should have merged with packard, nash and hudson back in 1930s... maybe it would go all very differently. They could compete with GM, ford and chrysler
One reason is that that 1966 car was still built on a 1953 chassis. They couldn't afford redesigns. Another reason was price wars between Ford and Chevy. And the South Bend workers were paid more than their Detroit counterparts, which further cut into profits. Studebaker had been losing money for years before they introduced the Lark in '59. That was a big hit which gave them two profitable years, but then the Falcon and Valiant came onto the market. The Board of Directors decided to roll those profits into diversifying the company, rather than new product. So the company survived even after auto production ended.
Even the amazing Avanti was an outsourced fiberglass body sitting on a Lark convertible chassis with some heavy duty suspension parts from the Wagonaire.
@@seed_drill7135 The Avanti fiberglass body was only built by the same company producing the Corvette for the introduction cars. Then, because of fit and finish issues Studebaker killed that contract and thereafter created their own bodies.
I have 10 ! And just got a ‘66 at the junk yard . Hate to strip it. I worked on the GM one at the Factory. My ‘66 had the Solid roof. Got some Diesel ones too and 1 of 2 ‘64 4 spd .
The final Studebaker produced from the Hamilton plant (March 17 1966) is on display in the Studebaker National Museum. It was driven for a time by one of the company executives before it was restored for display.
Just got back from the International show at old Studebaker Plant
Thats a cool wagon
Studebaker kept making cars for a short time after they shut their engine plant, and the last Studes like this one had a Chev motor - a 283 I believe. The Stude V8 was strong but heavy, and the Chev engined ones should steer and handle a bit more nicely thanks to the lighter motor.
Yes called a Thunderbolt 283
The 66 was the best looking Stude in my opinion.
I love these cars! I hope to see you at a cruise night in the future. This is a made-in-Canada car, correct? My father worked at the Hamilton plant until it closed.
Yea 64 1/2 were all Canadian. I sure like to hear his stories. I understand the building is still standing.
@@JamesBond-hu9rg Sadly, the building in Hamilton, Ontario is no longer standing. :(
actually there were only 618 1966 Wagonaires built
Not sure it was the same model, but in 1965 or 66, my friend and I tried to get a better price buying two together. The lowest price we could negotiate was $1800.00, but we were too cheap to buy.
I have the Camper for a ‘64 trying to find some one to restore it .
does kyle still have my old hawk?
What if Studebaker were still around today? They probably might have built something like a 2020 Conestoga Wagonaire SUV. Hmmm . . .
When I worked for GMC. In the Advertisement dept. GM was building the New Hummer. And Studebaker was coming back ! And they looked very similar. Of course GM had more Pulling power with the government to make sure Studebaker wouldn’t be able to Make a come back. Just Like Tucker . They settled out of court for $10.000. Wow.
window wipers are setup for RHD ?
Was this also called the Lark?
We call the "Lark types" as they are based on the Lark, but Studebaker didn't call them that by 66.
“Convertible Wagon “
Is this Volga russian car?
Is not Volga russian car. No, not russian car. Is Canada car silly. Do you not know Canadian car?
Óh really??? Pedig a Volga orosz autó is pont így néz ki meg mertem volna esküdni hogy ez orosz Volga autó :O
Its studebaker ffs american car... but made in canada probably. It can remind you soviet cars because they often copied especially american cars.
@@arthurmorgan2906 '65 and '66 were Canadian only models, as the South Bend plant closed in Dec. '63.
@@martindaly2688 Ignorant comment. Russia built some of the ugliest and worst built cars from anywhere in the world. Anyone for a cardboard Tribant?
coolio
Canadians talk funny 😂
They leaked on the Chanel’s on a rainy day especially wearing your Church suite. 🤔😬😱🙄
Chevy 283 V/8
I have a 1969 Studebaker. Kinda strange looking. Based off a Chrysler & AMC. Basically a matador .
I'm curious what car you are talking about. It's NOT a Studebaker, the last one was built in 1966, and it doesn't really sound like an Avanti II, which in 69 was still pretty much a Studebaker Avanti with a GM drivetrain.
@@JeffDeWitt Prototype I have no find it in a bunch of other cars that my partner and I were buying really don’t know what it was until I got it back to the shop and cleaned it up .they also made Avanti for doors and they also had Avanti convertibles before The Avanti two came out
@@JamesBond-hu9rg The four door Avant's and convertibles were built by Avanti Motors, not Studebaker. Studebaker did build some styling exercises for four door sedans based on the Avanti styling, but they never got any further than that... and all of that kind of work ended with the closing of the South Bend plant at the end of 1963.
I'd love to know just what you had!