Photo Galleries

Not the most streamlined design Studebaker ever produced, the Lark was a utilitarian vehicle that appealed to drivers looking for the best value for their dollar. The Lark's lifespan was 1959 to 1963. Kenneth Scheer's family heirloom shows only 37,000 original miles on its odometer.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

Kenneth Scheer's 1959 Studebaker Lark has spent most of its life in his family. He figures his grandfather, William Hommerzheim, logged most of the 37,000 original miles on the car on short jaunts to his favorite fishing spot.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

Kenneth Scheer

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

A simple "S" logo on the hubcaps denotes the Studebaker heritage. Radial blackwalls have long since replaced the original 15-inch bias ply tires that came on the car.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

Nothing too fancy here, either, although the mesh grille surrounding the twin instrument pods adds a bit of flash. If you look closely, you'll see the odometer reads an authenticated 37,185 miles.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

Inside the two-door Lark, simplicity was the order of the day. Upgrades on this car included a Flight-o-matic 2-speed automatic transmission for $199.50, a Climatizer heater for $71 and a $66.75 radio mounted above the center glove compartment.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

A closer look at the sound system reveals the optional radio speaker mounted where most cars' glovebox was located. Kenneth Scheer says the AM-only radio is great for listening to old-time country music.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

Standard engine in the Lark was this 170 cubic inch flathead 6-cylinder producing 90 horsepower. "You've got to get your toes in the fan to get 60 mph out of it," says the car's owner, Kenneth Scheer.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

A simple "S" logo on the hubcaps denotes the Studebaker heritage. Radial blackwalls have long since replaced the original 15-inch bias ply tires that came on the car.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle

Nothing too fancy here, either, although the mesh grille surrounding the twin instrument pods adds a bit of flash. If you look closely, you'll see the odometer reads an authenticated 37,185 miles.

Link to image | Buy this photo

Mike Berry / The Wichita Eagle