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1963 Studebaker Lark (or GT Hawk)

The Lark continued as Studebaker's core compact model during 1963, the year the South Bend plant would close forever.
63V12345
259 CID
Engine
South Bend, Indiana
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Studebaker Lark (or GT Hawk)

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 63 1963
Engine Code V 259 CID, V-8 (180 HP)
Serial Number 12345 Unit #12345

Basic Information

MakeStudebaker
ModelLark (or GT Hawk)
Year1963
ManufacturerStudebaker
EraClassic Era

Engine & Details

Engine259 CID, V-8 (180 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement259 CID
Horsepower180 HP
Compression Ratio8.25:1
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2 BC
Assembly PlantSouth Bend, Indiana
Plant CodeUS
Pattern SourceStudebaker
Confidence75%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Lark)

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1966
Headroom front43.7
Headroom rear41.9
Height55.7
Legroom front39.3
Legroom rear27.5
Length184.0
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase109.0
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)