1960 Studebaker Lark De Luxe Two-Door Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This very special collection is offered from Dr. Karl Peace, an esteemed collector dedicated to the Studebaker marque. Following his donation, in its entirety, of his car collection to the Georgia Southern University Foundation, the collection is offered, entirely without reserve, via Hagerty Marketplace.

The Lark series introduced in 1959 provided Studebaker a brief respite from the financial troubles it had been experiencing since the early 1950s. Based on a shortened, 108.5-inch wheelbase version of the existing Studebaker, the new Lark line was one of the only compact cars on the market at the time of its introduction, beating The Big Three to the increasingly popular segment. As a result, Studebaker recorded its highest profits since 1953, with strong sales continuing into 1960 with the addition of Lark Convertible and Four-Door Station Wagon models. Today, the Lark is appreciated for its compactness and reserved styling during an era of flashy and excessively large designs fostered by The Big Three.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Car Collection 

• Powered by a 169.6 cu-in inline-six rated at 90 horsepower  

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in cream over tan and white cloth and vinyl upholstery 

• Steel wheels with polished hub caps mounted with wide whitewall tires 

• This 1960 Studebaker Lark De Luxe Two-Door Sedan is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 36,560 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown  

Features 

• Chrome bumpers and trim 

• Driver’s-side exterior rearview mirror 

• Wide-view windshield  

• Fixed B-pillars 

• Vent windows 

• Two-spoke steering wheel 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Gauges for temperature and fuel level 

• Door-mounted armrests 

• Lockable glove compartment  

• Dual sun visors  

• Front direct double action shock absorbers mounted in variable rate coil springs 

• Rear sea leg-mounted shock absorbers and leaf springs asymmetric to axle 

• 12-volt electrical system 

• 18-gallon fuel tank 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all lots in The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a garage facility. The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring the cars back to running potential, however, as a result of the extended passive display, it is to be assumed that all lots will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term storage and require sorting to perform best and safely. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Additional attention is needed for the brakes, as they are inoperative  

• Deteriorated seals 

• Minor rust noted around the trunk seal 

• Paint chipping on the driver’s-side fender 

• Cracked and flaking paint on the hood in front of the hood ornament with the underlying metal starting to rust 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

Additional Notes

Title in transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Dr. Peace began a career in biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry in 1978. His early career path saw him rise to vice president of worldwide technical operations at Parke-Davis / Warner Lambert, followed by his founding of Biopharmaceutical Research Consultants Inc. in 1989. Dozens of international biotech and pharmaceutical companies relied on his expertise for development and regulatory approval of dozens of medicines, including drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, and gastrointestinal ulcers. In 1998 Dr. Peace approached Georgia Southern University with a plan to establish a biostatistics center, a corresponding program of study in biostatistics at the graduate level, and a school of public health. He returned to the Statesboro, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2000, when Georgia Southern began to offer the Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics. In 2004, his endowment to honor his late wife led to the creation of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. He is author, co-author or editor of 15 books, 22 book chapters, and over 100 articles in the scientific, medical or biostatistical literature; and is the recipient of over 50 prestigious awards.

Georgia Southern University’s 10 colleges, schools and departments offer 132 different degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. These programs are offered on the University’s beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and through online instruction. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 300-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom and promotes student growth and life success.

Additionally, due to the remote location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Wednesday, June 19 through Thursday, June 27. No cars can be retrieved prior to June 19 and any lots remaining after June 27 will be transported to the Hagerty Garage + Social in Savannah, Georgia (with costs of transport and a $50/day storage fee assessed to the buyer).

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.