The beginning of the 1957 model year marks the end of a few difficult months for Studebaker. Abandoned by the banks during the spring, the company has seemed momentarily doomed but, by May, an intricate deal with the Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Corporation has brought salvation. The agreement includes the input of fresh cash into Studebaker’s coffers and a contract to distribute Mercedes-Benz automobiles in the United States through Studebaker-Packard dealerships. Unfortunately, this puts an end to the ambitious 1957 program. Instead of a brand-new car to be shared between Studebaker and Clipper, plus a new Packard, the company has to content itself with yet another facelift. Entrusted to Duncan McRae, it features a new grille, rather elegant indeed, an revised side trim - the very limited budget has not allowed for more. New models include the Scotsman, a bare version of the Champion that is cheaper than most other Detroit products; and a long-awaited four-door wagon.
Studebaker Scotsman
The extremely plain Scotsman is introduced during the model year, initially called a Champion Scotsman. It explores deeper the concept introduced last year by the “Sedanet” versions. Automatic transmission, all power equipment and radio are not available on the Scotsman.
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1957 for the Scotsman. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door station wagon.
Studebaker Champion Custom
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan, two-door station wagon (for export only).
Studebaker Champion Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan. Note: a single four-door station wagon is also produced.
Studebaker Champion Regal
Produced for export markets, the Champion Regal combines the trim of the President with the economy of the smaller six.
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan.
Studebaker Pelham
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1955 for the Pelham wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Custom
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker Commander Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker Parkview
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1955 for the Parkview wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door station wagon.
Studebaker Provincial
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1956 for the Provincial wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door station wagon.
Studebaker President Regal
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1954 for the President. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.7-litre, 210 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker President Classic
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1954 for the President. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.7-litre, 225 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 524 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan.
Studebaker Broadmoor
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1956 for the Broadmoor wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.7-litre, 210 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.7-litre, 225 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door station wagon.
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Studebaker Scotsman
The extremely plain Scotsman is introduced during the model year, initially called a Champion Scotsman. It explores deeper the concept introduced last year by the “Sedanet” versions. Automatic transmission, all power equipment and radio are not available on the Scotsman.
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1957 for the Scotsman. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door station wagon.
Studebaker Champion Custom
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan, two-door station wagon (for export only).
Studebaker Champion Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan. Note: a single four-door station wagon is also produced.
Studebaker Champion Regal
Produced for export markets, the Champion Regal combines the trim of the President with the economy of the smaller six.
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan.
Studebaker Pelham
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1955 for the Pelham wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.8-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door station wagon.
Studebaker Commander Custom
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker Commander Deluxe
● Introduction: 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker Parkview
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1955 for the Parkview wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door station wagon.
Studebaker Provincial
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1956 for the Provincial wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.2-litre, 180 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.2-litre, 195 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door station wagon.
Studebaker President Regal
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1954 for the President. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.7-litre, 210 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: two-door “Club” sedan, four-door sedan.
Studebaker President Classic
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1954 for the President. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.7-litre, 225 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 524 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door sedan.
Studebaker Broadmoor
● Introduction: 1952 for this generation of Studebaker, 1956 for the Broadmoor wagon. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 4.7-litre, 210 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 4.7-litre, 225 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 514 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door station wagon.
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