Classic Car Catalogue

Studebaker 1964

Challenger – discontinued  
Commander    
Cruiser    
Daytona    
Grand Turismo Hawk – discontinued  
Avanti – discontinued  

USA

As a consultant to Studebaker and a renowned industrial designer, Brooks was asked to design a 'show car' for the 1964 New York Auto Show. Studebaker wanted a 'show stopper' for their exhibit. His idea was based on the design of the 1927 Mercedes-Benz built with Studebaker Avanti components. The prototype was built in just eight weeks, ready three nights before the New York Show. When it pulled in the New York Coliseum, Studebaker announced that it would phase out production. Brooks and his two sons, David and Steve, conferred and decided to show the prototype anyway. They used the name Excalibur - a name linked to Brooks Stevens from his racing days.

Production figures:
Lark 44.184 ex.
GT Hawk 1.767 ex.
Avanti 809 ex.

 


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Challenger
Commander
Cruiser
Daytona
Wagonaire

    wb: 6 cyl.
169 cu.in.
112 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
259 cu.in.
180 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
259 cu.in.
195 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
210 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
225 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
240 h.p.		 V8 cyl.*
289 cu.in.
290 h.p.		 V8 cyl.*
304 cu.in.
335 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
304 cu.in.
280 h.p.
Challenger 2 Door Sedan 109 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Challenger 4 Door Sedan 113 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Challenger 4 Door Stn Wgn 113 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Commander 4 Door Sedan 113 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Commander 2 Door Sedan 109 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Commander 4 Door Stn Wgn 113 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Commander Special 2 Door Sedan 113 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Daytona 4 Door Sedan 113 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Daytona 2 Door Hardtop 109 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Daytona 2 Door Convertible 109 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Daytona 4 Door Stn Wgn 113 in. Six Eight opt opt opt R1 R2 R3 R4
Cruiser 4 Door Sedan 113 in. - - - std opt R1 R2 R3 R4
 
 * Supercharged

 


Challenger Sedan


Challenger


Commander Sport Sedan


Cruiser


Cruiser


Daytona


Daytona Convertible


Wagonaire Daytona, Commander and Challenger

 

Grand Turismo Hawk

wb: 120.5 in. V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
210 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
225 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
240 h.p.		 V8 cyl.*
289 cu.in.
290 h.p.		 V8 cyl.*
304 cu.in.
335 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
304 cu.in.
280 h.p.
2 Door Coupé std opt R1 R2 R3 R4

 * Supercharged

 


Hawk (motor'64)

 

Avanti

wb: 109 in. V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
240 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
289 cu.in.
290 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
304 cu.in.
335 h.p.		 V8 cyl.
304 cu.in.
280 h.p.
2 Door Coupe R1 R2 R3 R4
 
 * Supercharged

 


Avanti


Avanti