• May 26, 2015

1965 Studebaker Wagonaire

1965 Studebaker Wagonaire

1965 Studebaker Wagonaire Automobile Driving Museum
1965 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire at the Automobile Driving Museum

1965 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire at the Automobile Driving Museum

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SPECIFICATIONS
Body Style: 4 door station wagon Model C-5
Factory Price: $2,890
Production: 1,824 4 door wagons
Weight: 3,505 lbs.
Engine: V-8
Horse Power: 195 @ 4,800 rpm
Cubic Inches: 283
Wheel Base: 113 in.
Transmission: Automatic
Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic

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1965 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire at the Automobile Driving Museum. Photo: Michelle Leveille

1965 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire at the Automobile Driving Museum. Photo: Michelle Leveille

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″]Studebaker strapped for cash due to low sales and unable to secure financing for future models, moved production to its Canadian production plants in Hamilton, Ontario. The 1965 models were warmed over 1964 models. With cash being short Studebaker decided to close its engine plant and purchased Chevrolet V-8 engines and third members from GM. The Daytona Wagon with a sliding roof designed by Brooks Stevens was a hopeful answer to attract the family wagon customer with a multi-purpose wagon for the working man who needed to haul tall loads.
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