1965 Studebaker Cruiser

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Introduction

My name is Mark, and I've always loved Studebaker's.  In fact, I've always had an interest in orphan marques.  I remember a neighbor back in the early 70s that had an old 1953 Studebaker Commander.  I rode in that car a few times and was amazed at how far ahead of its time it was.  From then, I've always loved Studebaker's.  I am a member of the Studebaker Drivers Club. 

In February of 2005, my wife Tina gave me her blessing to look for a Studebaker of my own.  I found this Cruiser nearly in our back yard.  At first, it was a bit more than I wanted to spend, but decided it wouldn't hurt to have a look.  That was a big mistake.  When I pulled up in the driveway, it was evident the love and care that have gone into this car over the last 40 years.  It looked like new. 

I have since sold the Cruiser to Mr. Richard Allen of Wagoner, OK.  It is a great car and I hate to see it go, but I'm looking forward to my next Studebaker.

This Cruiser has a six cylinder McKinnon engine manufactured by GM.  Art Unger, editor of Turning Wheels provided me with the following information:

791 Cruisers were built with 6 cylinder engines; of those, 128 had a standard 3-speed transmission, 74 had standard PLUS overdrive; and 589 came with an automatic transmission.

In addition there were 2,901 Cruisers built that year with a V-8 engine. 

History

February 12, 1965.  The Cruiser was sold new by dealer R. W. Albright, Inc. of Route 20, West Norwalk, OH to Mr. Edward H. Grose of Willard OH.  Sticker price was $3066.95

September 19, 1995.  The Cruiser was sold by Edward Grose's daughter, Linda Blevens of Medina, OH to Donald L. Morgan of Clinton, OH.  Odometer reading at the time of sale was 30,235

August 26, 2002.  The Cruiser was sold to Jimmy Bishop of Bedford, KY.  Odometer reading at the time of sale was 48,029

February 28, 2005.  The Cruiser was purchased by Mark & Tina Anderson of Louisville, KY.  Odometer reading 52,716

December 17, 2007.  The Cruiser was purchased by Richard Allen of  Wagoner, OK.  Odometer reading 81,000.

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