1960 Studebaker Lark VI
The Studebaker Lark is a compact car that was produced by Studebaker from 1959 to 1966.
From its introduction in early 1959 until 1962, the Lark was a product of the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In mid-1962, the company dropped “Packard” from its name and reverted to its pre-1954 name, the Studebaker Corporation. In addition to being built in Studebaker’s South Bend, Indiana, home plant, the Lark and its descendants were also built in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, from 1959 to 1966 by Studebaker of Canada Limited. The cars were also exported to a number of countries around the world as completed units and completely knocked down (CKD) kits which were then assembled at a local factory.
The first generation of Studebaker Lark debuted for the 1959 model year. This new series of compact cars featured a shortened take on Studebaker’s 1958 full size models, and was offered in coupe, sedan, convertible, and station wagon (known as Wagonaire) body styles. The first generation Lark was available in two main variants, the Lark VI and Lark VIII. These variants were named for their respective engine cylinders. The VI featured a 2.8L inline six engine, while the VIII was powered by a 4.2L V8 unit. Both variants were offered in Deluxe or Regal trim levels.
This 1960 Studebaker Lark VI was produced Under the Studebaker-Packard Brand and was powered 259 cubic-inch V8 produced an impressive 180 horsepower and correct 3 Speed Manual Column Shift Transmission.
The interior was made into Regal trim level standards. Transmission is Avanti Power-Shift. The paint is known as Oasis-Green. It was available on 1960 Studebaker Larks & Hawks.
Studebaker’s compact Lark series, introduced in 1959, was widely credited with saving the company from extinction. For 1960, the Lark retained its European-inspired design and added an attractive convertible body style. A mobilgas Economy Run winner, the 1960 Lark V8 averaged 22 miles per gallon in the widely promoted contest. But 1960 also brought new competition from Detroit’s Big Three, as the Corvair, Falcon, and Valiant were introduced to the growing compact car market and caused Lark sales to suffer.
