Featured is a great looking restored 1956 Studebaker Champion Two Door Station Wagon. Studebaker’s 1956 wagons are very nice to look at and the color combinations offered were terrific. Studebaker advertised its 1956 station wagons as the cars for everyone. What they meant with this description was that their wagons were great vehicles for both work and fun. The perfect vehicle for driving to and from work or for a day at the beach.

One of America’s Earliest Automakers
The first Studebaker horse drawn wagon was built in South Bend, Indiana in 1852. The first Studebaker automobile (electric) was produced in 1902. The first Studebaker gas powered automobile was produced in 1904. The last American Studebaker automobile was builtĀ on Dec. 20, 1963. For another three years until 1966, Studebaker’s factory in Canada however did continue producing automobiles.
If your travels take you to South Bend you’ll surely want to stop by and visit the Studebaker National Museum.
Studebaker Wagon Models
For 1956 Studebaker Wagon models included the Pelham, Parkview and Pinehurst. Our featured station wagon is a Pelham which was the lower priced model that was powered with a Sweepstakes inline six cylinder engine.

Although there are some who may disagree with this statement, Studebaker gained a reputation for many as a builder of reliable automobiles with rugged engines and transmissions. They also were a innovative automaker introducing many firsts. One such example was called a Hill Holder, meaning when the car is stopped on a hill it will not roll until the clutch is released.
Sales Decline During the 1950’s
Studebaker struggled through most of the 1950’s. Competing against the Big Three was expensive. Studebaker was also hurt financially when Ford and Chevrolet would get into a price cutting war to take market share away from the other. When this occurred it had the effect of making Studebaker’s prices look expensive. While the Big Three were in a position to absorb lower prices, Studebaker was not.
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