Studebaker Tales
Top Ten Things I Learned Riding in an Old Studebaker to a Studebaker Meet
By Val Alexander

I made these observations during the trip to the Tri-State SDC Meet in Asheville, NC, and while at the meet. Perhaps, they are worthwhile to all Studebaker enthusiasts.

When heading east on a sunny, late-summer day in a classic car without air conditioning, it is wiser to sit on the north side of the car.

○ The state of North Carolina apparently has a budget crisis in the street sign department, at least around the city of Asheville.

○ If you don't want to be noticed, don't drive a Studebaker Hawk (overheard at the meet, and found to be absolutely correct).

○ The most fun people are those who are passionate about something...anything, be it history, genealogy, watches, cars, or ...?

○ There are more exquisite pocket watches in the world than one would think possible, and one amazing guy knows all about every one of them.

○ Most people under 40 never heard of a Studebaker.

○ Everybody's uncle used to have a '51 (or '50, or '57...) Studebaker.

○ An old Studebaker will bring together people who have nothing in common, and make them instant friends, even though they will likely never meet again.

○ That spot-cleaner stuff really does remove bird poop.

○ And last, but definitely not least: if one wants to indulge an interest in classic cars, it is best to have a close family member in the towing business.