Studebaker Lark
The Studebaker car company was one of the biggest car companies in America. As an independent manufacturer, Studebaker wasn’t a part of GM, Mopar, or Ford but was a sole player on the automotive scene. For decades, Studebaker was a popular economy car choice, but after the Second World War, things started to change. The company’s popularity began to fade, and Studebaker was eventually forced to close its doors in 1966 (via Hemmings).
But before that, the company produced two exciting models. One was the Avanti, a futuristic-looking coupe with big ambitions. The second was the Lark, a compact economy model with a wide range of body styles and engines. Today, the Lark is forgotten as a model. Not only was it one of the first compact cars from a domestic car company, but it was also one of the most successful cars for a while. The Lark was built from 1959 to 1966 in three generations. Most cars featured straight six engines but V8 power was also available.