Daytona 62 is now Without a '62 Daytona

Well, it had to happen sooner or later....

After 10 years of ownership and a LOT of happy miles, I decided it was time to let the Pace Car clone convertible find its way to a new home (and it almost did). With the purchase of the '63 R2 4-Speed Wagonaire in September, I knew I had to let one car go and the Pace Car was the least rare of what I have here so it drew the short straw.

I cleaned it up a bit (did not need much) and took the e-Bay photos and listed it 3 days ago. Last night, I got a call from a guy who wanted to come and look at it in person before bidding. He showed up today at noon and, lo and behold, it was the son of the guy I bought it from 10 years ago! HIS son saw it on e-Bay and just knew it was grandpa's old Studebaker and he was right. Rocky made the trip up and looked it over, heard it run and told me some fun old car stories then went home to see if he could talk his wife into one more car. It seems he did because he just hit the Buy It Now.

I am really glad to see it go somewhere that it will be cherished like a family heirloom (since that is basically what it is to them) and wish him many happy years of ownership and miles traveled.

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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A happy ending. Rather nice to see it go back home.

Bob40

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Bob

Indeed, it is... who knows, in 10 years I may end up buying it back again!!! LOL.....

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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Lee

Congrats Lee! I still know where my first car is an would love to have the old girl back My 64 Daytona is being driven by a 21 year old and has had the car since he was 15. He is one of the new generation that another NG was hoping to get involved with Studebaker's. I know my old Daytona is well looked after and know that he would never sell it back to me too!

Allen

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My first Studebaker was my Dad's last new Studebaker... a 1962 Lark Regal convertible. He gave it to me on my 16th birthday and I still have it, may never get it restored, but am damned sure I'll never sell it!

I bought Dad another '62 Lark Regal convertible and, someday soon, I hope to have it done and sitting in his garage.... When he is done with it, I'd like to have that car back.

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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Pat Drnec

Thanks Pat... I really like the car as well and, if we get a nice day or two, I may have to take it out one more time before he picks it up.

Actually, the guy who bought my '57 Golden Hawk is from the LA area and has a '62 Lark HT, rust free, of course, that he is interested in selling and make me a good offer on the car, delivered to Fort Wayne as he is coming after the GH soon. I am seriously considering buying that car and am waiting for pictures.

Lee

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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Lee

My $ympathie$ on your lo$$

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oldcarfart

Thanks Calvin! LOL

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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Lee

I can't tell you how relieved I am that it was not the cop car. I probably would have the discipline to let it pass, but it sure wouldn't have been easy!

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Dave's Place

Debbie really wanted me to sell her car, the cop car, instead of the Daytona.... As I told her, the convertible was NOT a real pace car and nowhere near as rare as the cop car is (being one of 8 known survivors of 22 built). She reluctantly agreed but that is not to say the cop car won't get sold someday.

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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Lee

I may try to buy my cop car back, he's not done much with it in two years.

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John Poulos

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Pat Drnec

I'll put your name on the list, Pat... I swear I have over a dozen people who want that car when we are done with it!!

It sure is an interesting piece of history and a lot of fun but, to tell the truth, I have NO idea what something like that is even worth. The only one I've ever seen sell that is equipped like hers is now in my garage.

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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Lee

If I remember correctly, that is a pretty damned complete car, John. I don't remember how it was rust-wise though (it was not here long enough ).....

I need to get my '63 2-door sedan Lark (original california car) cleaned up for e-Bay now that you mention that....

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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John Poulos

I bought mine for $2700 off Ebay, but that was a major horseshoe moment.

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Lee,

I'm really surprised that you sold the convertible, my guess is that you'll have a case of seller's remorse in the near future.......

BTW if anyone is serious about buying a Pursuit Marshal, Dave Dow of Windsor, VT has his 1964 R1 for sale (the last I knew). It was originally a Maine State Police car. I believe he is asking around $12,000. It's on the cover of the March 2006 Turning Wheels.

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Dan Peterson

Still a cool car and I have a clone to it here in the driveway..... Mine is a very solid, California car still wearing its 1963 California black plate....

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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Lee

True, but yours is not an R1 car and is a '63

Lee DeLaBarre Daytona62

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