My 61 Studebaker Champ Pick Up

[Big Daddy]

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When was the last time you saw one of these? These were popular back in the day as tow trucks. They have a nice little 259 V8 and go very well. Factory RHD as well. They came out at a time when Studebaker was going down the tubes. They did a deal with Dodge to use their rear trays and used a Lark front as the cabin.

[space ace]

Wow very cool right hand drive as well love it
Pete

[Thommo]

Gotta say, I dont think I have ever seen one like that,
Neat little truck

[Big Daddy]

It is cool but it's got to go. I'm selling it because I want an FB or EK. I've decided not to have any more orphan cars.

[EK283]

Hey big daddy welcome to the Studebaker club.

Check mine out

http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... 15&t=12715

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Zw89mCp_k

I have sent you a PM.

Regards Greg

[bootlegger]

Why would you call it an orphan car. Why be a sheep and collect cars because everyone else wants one.
I reckon there are more 57 chevs, mustangs and 32 fords around than when new.
Odd ball cars rule.

[Big Daddy]

Hey Bootlegger

I agree. I have always liked oddball cars too. Case in point: The Studebaker was a factory RHD. They are as rare as proverbial rocking horse poo but try to find a sector shaft for one! When you can find the parts they cost more to do up and but you can only sell them for a fraction of the run of the mill Chevs and Fords. I never expect to make money on old cars but I'm trying to be a bit sensible. Probably won't last long - never has in the past.

[Big Daddy]

By the way, for those who are interested, I've put the Champ on Gumtree at a very low price. I'm open to trades as well.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/belrose/ ... 1023907773

Cheers
Mark

[Blacky]

cool little truck mate

[Brian Westlake]

Great truck mate. A fellow who used to fix all our MIG Welders at work had a green one. It was a little rough and had a 302 or 351 clevo. I think iv'e only ever seen one other, all restored in red, with a big box on the back. It may be yours. I don't always remember faces, but I think I remember every odd old car I ever saw! I don't know what that tells you!
Anyway, a good old truck and a shame to sell it, but I know what you mean about the Orphan thing.
Tony FearsDodgePheonixRust