[Ptrebor]

Hi Doc:

A 1950 Stude, first car and plans to restore in the future? Such sentiments are those of us who own Studebakers.

I own a 1953 Studebaker Champion 4 door sedan which was manufactured in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. It was owned by a gentleman in Manitoba who drove it until about 1974 and sadly, it became a field car for the Mexican workers in rural Manitoba. It appeared that this old beauty had reached its end as it sat sadly in a farmer's junk yard amongest old tractors and other machinery.

As luck would have it I went on a family holiday which included a visit to my uncle's vegetable farm in Portage Le Prairie, Manitoba. I spent much of my time sight-seeing from the seat of an off-road motorcycle. One day as I roared along the Assiniborne dike I spoted what appeared to be an old automobile among the grass and weeds of an equipment graveyard. I rode in closer to find a blue 53 Studebaker.

To make a long story short, I located the farmer and made a deal for $100 dollars and he kindly loaned me his garage and tools which enable me to tow the car back to safety. I went home to Ontario and returned with a so-called float trailer and with the help of my brothers I brought it home.

The car was almost rust free with a few minor dents, etc. etc.

At the moment the car is in need of new upholstery which I hope to install, you guessed it! in the future.

My hat is off to all who have saved a Stude from the crusher and have over many years enjoyed dreaming of a finished project. Talk about life-long learning.

Sincerely
Ptrebor