We are into the final installments of this challenge, and are now cruising towards the finish line. This means that I have one more chance to get a Studebaker into the lineup. A few weeks ago (R is for R2) we showed a beautifully pristine 1963 Studebaker in one of its more desirable versions. Today…| J. P.'s Blog
At Studebaker, Exner and the Loewy Associates had revolutionary ideas: integral fenders, vast areas of curved glass, doors cut into the roof. Raymond Loewy detested the use of chrome as embellishment. He preferred slim, tapered shapes, and practical devices like glass or clear plastic headlamp covers to improve streamlining. Loewy also preached lightness, warning of the cost of excess weight in fuel consumption and performance. Throughout the studio, on walls, floors and ceilings, he posted s...| Richard M. Langworth