Identify this truck

[wwillson]

I have zero clue what this truck is. Seen in my hometown this week. The grill was foreshadowing what was to come. Way before its time

 

[dippschtick]

Studebaker?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-studebaker-champ-5/

 

[gman2304]

My first thought was Studebaker but not sure.

 

[Patman]

Mattel released a Hot Wheels of this in 2024. Studebaker Champ

 

[Nukeman7]

Studebaker?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-studebaker-champ-5/

We have a winner!

Studebaker Champ

 

[wwillson]

We have a winner!

Studebaker Champ

I didn't know Studebaker made a truck... I learn something every day.

 

[4WD]

Just noticed the thread - easy - I posted one even older a while back

 

[Kira]

Ashville, NC ca 1980 was my last sighting of one.
Maroon with white wheels and roof as I recall.
So good lookin', I took a photo.

Can you pick out the aluminum parts in the OP?

 

[Owen Lucas]

Wow, I want it! No exterior restoration at all. New mechanicals and new interior and it's perfect.

 

[JeffKeryk]

My friend called his Lark and Champion "Stupidbaker". The Champion looks the same going forward and backward. My friend hired my brother to install a SB Chevy and trans in the 80's so he could actually drive it. Still has it, I believe.

 

[DirectRejection]

Grills are very important on trucks. I don't know what to say about this one. At least the rust softens things a little. If only it had a push button automatic transmission shifter.

 

[Wrenchturner44]

I didn't know Studebaker made a truck... I learn something every day.

Even Hudson, made a pick up one time back in the day.

https://blog.consumerguide.com/98801-2/

 

[Trav]

I knew a guy that had an early 50's Studebaker pickup, they say the V8 was one of the best American V8 engines ever built.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/americas-best-v-8-engine-studebaker/

 

[c502cid]

My old co worker from South Bend Indiana had one, among 5-6 other Studes. His Dad and Grandpa both worked at the factory. He knew as much as the Studebaker tour guide when he took me to the factory there. The holy grail is to find a 4x4 version.

 

[burbguy82]

Pretty truck....or used to be.

I wish vehicles today had that same look.

 

[PF52]

Imagine if that truck was actually 100% perfect, not a speck of rust on it, and all that patina was just painted-on faux rust.

 

[Opelman]

Those were available with a 5 speed manual transmission. 5th over or 5th direct, your choice. Full sized rear window standard, sliding rear window optional if desired.

 

[Pablo]

Just noticed the thread - easy - I posted one even older a while back

I just noticed this thread and it's Tuesday!

I remember seeing a few in So Cal.

 

[4WD]

I just noticed this thread and it's Tuesday!

I remember seeing a few in So Cal.

Indeed - they seemed to have some thick metal and you’d see them put to pasture - and still looked sturdy …

 

[RhondaHonda]

This 1949 has been in my wife’s family since new. Her dad grew up riding around rural Wisconsin in it with her great grandfather. It sat in a barn for a long time and her dad had it restored about 10 years ago. I hope it will be my son’s someday as the value is more sentimental than anything.