Voitures Studebaker : livres - histoire et modèles

The History of the Studebaker Co.

Brief and interesting description of the history of the most progressive automobile builders of its time.

More Than They Promised : The Studebaker Story

This richly illustrated book delves into the storied legacy of the Studebaker family, tracing their journey from 1736 to the pinnacle of the automobile industry in 1966. Beyond a family saga, it encapsulates America's industrial evolution. Initially artisans, the Studebakers transitioned into manufacturers during the Industrial Revolution, mirroring the nation's shift to urban-industrial society catalyzed by the Civil War.

Renowned for quality, Studebaker's wagons, carriages, and automobiles epitomized success. Icons like the 1953 Starliner and 1963 Avanti, guided by Raymond Loewy, exemplified American industrial design innovation.

The book meticulously details the company's prosperous 1920s, tumultuous 1930s, and post-World War II triumphs, including models like the Lark and Gran Tourisimo Hawk.
Exploring the company's decline in the mid-1950s, it highlights the unexpected success of spinoff Avanti II until 1991. Concluding with a compelling analysis of Studebaker's demise, the author blends personal anecdotes with historical narrative, capturing the essence of one of America's enduring industrial giants.

Studebaker 1946-1958 Photo Archive

A comprehensive photographic history of one of the great names of American motoring. This outstanding collection of rare factory photographs displays the quality and styling that distinguished Studebaker.

Studebaker (1946-1966) - Brooklands Portfolio

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures Studebaker des années 1946-1966. Description des modèles Studebaker Champion, Land Cruiser, Conestoga, Commander, Starliner, President, Speedster, Hawk, Lark, Avanti, Cruiser en Daytona.

• Les 39 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

▶  Plus d'infos sur les livres Brooklands Portfolio

Champion of the Lark - Harold Churchill and the Presidency of Studebaker-Packard, 1956-1961

A career engineer at Studebaker, Harold E. Churchill became president of the recently merged Studebaker-Packard Corporation in 1956, at a time when finances were shaky and an aging product line was losing ground to the Big Three.
Quickly launching a program of "realism and common sense," he focused the company's energies on a few selected market segments where he saw opportunities for gain. His vision for a compact economy car led to the Lark, the hit model that Studebaker desperately needed.

This thorough examination of Churchill's leadership of Studebaker-Packard draws upon Board of Directors minutes, internal documents, oral histories and media reports in constructing a detailed account of these crucial years.
In addition to covering the cars and trucks produced under Churchill in detail, it closely traces Churchill's actions as president and analyzes his motivations, the pressures he faced, his leadership style and the success or failure of his tenure.

Studebaker 1938-1954 - Part Interchange Guide

Ce guide d'échange de pièces est indispensable si vous réparez ou restaurez une voiture américaine des années 1938-1954. C'est un véritable guide de l'interchangeabilité des pièces qui permet de gagner du temps et de l'argent sur tout projet de restauration et/ou d'entretien.

Avec ce manuel, vous savez exactement quelles pièces de quels véhicules sont identiques. Il n'est peut-être pas nécessaire de payer un prix élevé pour une pièce prétendument rare lorsqu'elle est identique à une pièce beaucoup plus courante.

Les chapitres couvrent moteurs, transmissions, systèmes de refroidissement, pompes à carburant, systèmes d'allumage, embrayages, essieux avant et arrière, roulements, freins, rivets, alternateurs, démarreurs et joints universels. Les pièces de la carrosserie et les vitres ne sont pas inclus.

Ce livre couvre toutes les grandes marques américaines des années 1938-1954, y compris Buick (1938-1954), Cadillac (1938-1954), Chevrolet (1935-1952), Chrysler (1938-1954), Crosley (1939-1954), DeSoto (1938-1954), Dodge (1938-1954), Ford (1938-1954), Frazer (1947-1951), Henry J (1951-1954), Hudson (1938-1954), Kaiser (1947-1954), LaFayette (1938-1940), LaSalle (1938-1940), Lincoln (1938-1954), Mercury (1939-1954), Nash (1938-1954), Oldsmobile (1938-1954), Packard (1938-1954), Pontiac (1938-1954), Plymouth (1938-1954), Studebaker (1938-1954), Terraplane (1938) et Willys (1938-1954).

Cet ouvrage existe en plusieures éditions, chacune avec une couverture différente par marque. Cependant, le contenu est le même.