Into The Jungle: Ferocious Cars That Were Named After Animals

Studebaker Lark

Today, the Lark is a forgotten model. It was one of the first compact cars from a domestic carmaker and one of the most successful cars in a while. The Lark was built from 1959-1966 in three generations. Most cars featured straight-six engines, but V8 power was also available (via Hemmings).

Named after the tiny bird, the Lark was just that compared to other American cars of the era. Buick later used the nameplate Skylark. Yet Studebaker was the first and most memorable.