1960 Studebaker Champ at Ellingson Motorcars in Rogers, MN

This 1960 Studebaker Champ Pickup is a super cool, sporty 1/2 ton that you don't see at every car show. In 1960, Studebaker was in serious financial trouble. To keep the company going, Studebaker's designers and engineers had to be thriftier than its Big Three competition. Enter the Champ--Studebaker's brand new light-duty pickup that debuted in 1960. Like Studebaker had done with Lark, the company was able to repurpose and adapt parts from its existing product offerings (in this case the Lark) and turn it into a brand new vehicle. While the 4 bar grille gave the new Champs a "brawnier" look, the front ends and cab came from '59/'60 4 door Larks. Additionally, Studebaker was able to repurpose the dashboard and other interior amenities from the Lark, further saving costs in the design and manufacturing process. Perhaps the most significant feature on the Champ was the sliding rear window which was a novelty at the time but then seemed to find itself in many pickup trucks in the future. However, due to production delays and ongoing steel strikes, Studebaker was not able to lift its struggling truck division and less than 5 years later the company was out of business. Powering this '60 Champ is a 259.2 Cubic Inch V8 engine paired with a single 2 barrel carburetor that pushed out 180 horsepower when new. The 259 V8 is hooked up to a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted using a column mounted 3-on-the-tree shifter. Being that these were typically work trucks and that those buying Studebakers were a bit thriftier than a typical Chevrolet or Ford buyer, many of the Champs were pretty spartan; however, this one does have a few nice options. Dual side mirrors help get you in and out of tight spaces. This Champ is equipped with an auxillary oil filter and painted rear bumper, both of which were add-on options back in 1960. The exterior on this E7 Champ has been refinished in beautiful Sherwood Green. Riding on Radial Tires on Steel Rims with Baby Moon Hubcaps, this '60 Studebaker Pickup has a great look and even better ride. The interior on this stock T6 Deluxe Cab Champ is in great shape! The bench seat has been reupholstered in two-tone tan cloth and vinyl. This truck is equipped with seat belts as well. The dash, door panels, and steering wheel all appear to be in their stock configuration and are in nice shape. The dash is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and AM radio. ** This Studebaker pickup has been SOLD. 0:00 - Video Start 7:03 - Cold Start 7:37 - Virtual Walkaround SUBSCRIBE TO Ellingson Motorcars ▶ http://bit.ly/Subscribe2EllingsonYoutube **********COME VISIT US IN OUR MINNESOTA SHOWROOM ********** ▶ 20950 Rogers Drive, Rogers, MN 55374 Need directions? https://goo.gl/maps/uPEDS7Y6iwM2 Click to Uber: http://bit.ly/Uber2Ellingson **********CHECK OUT OUR LATEST INVENTORY ********** ▶ https://www.ellingsonmotorcars.com/in... ★ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★ Facebook ▶   / ellingsonclassiccars   Twitter ▶   / ellingsonmotors   Instagram ▶   / ellingsonclassiccars   About Ellingson Motorcars: Ellingson's Number 1 Classic and Collectible Cars is a top collectible classic car dealer in the Midwest. Our indoor showroom houses over 90 beautiful classic cars, trucks and motorcycles for sale ranging from pre-war antiques to American muscle cars to today’s modern automobiles. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is always eager to help you find your perfect dream car. Our consignment and buying program is one of the best in the business. If you have a car you are looking to sell, let one of the staff know. We can help you determine how to maximize the price you get. We also offer a full service repair facility with the knowledge and expertise to work on most any mechanical issues. Make Ellingson's the Number 1 place to call when it comes to buying, consigning, selling, or servicing your collectible classic automobile or truck. #classiccar #studebaker **********PRODUCTS THAT WE USE ********** ▶ Trickle Charger: https://amzn.to/3yY5sJV ▶ Seafoam Motor Treatment: https://amzn.to/3z5aX9O ▶ Sea Foam Cleaner and Lube: https://amzn.to/3stS7rD ▶ Seafoam Trans Tune: https://amzn.to/3qmOEZg ▶ California Duster: https://amzn.to/3EE3VKp ▶ Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/3pr5sip ▶ InstaShine: https://amzn.to/3Epb6FZ ▶ White Diamond Chrome Polish: https://amzn.to/3qlnTUR ▶ Microfiber Towels: https://amzn.to/3JfElyK ▶ Invisible Glass: https://amzn.to/3mvS5vB Please note that we may earn commissions for purchases made through the links above. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.