In with the new, keeping the old...(dial up beware!)
#1
05-18-2008, 09:14 PM
In with the new, keeping the old...(dial up beware!)
On Saturday my wife and I went to pick up her new Fit at one of the local dealers. It was a beautiful morning so we decided to go and get it in the our oldest car, a 1960 Studebaker Lark.
The Lark was considered a compact in its day and was thought by many to be unsafe because of its size. Many chose it for its economy, with many getting in the mid-20's for mpg.
When we got home, I decided to take a couple of pics with the two of them side by side. 48 years has seen quite a few changes.
Most everyone here has a Fit dash to look at, so this is what you would be looking at sitting in the Studebaker. As you might guess, there is no place to plug in your MP3 player for the AM vacuum tube radio... And the softest thing on the dash are the plastic knobs that are held on by metal shafts from the switches.
My wife loves the Fit and is really looking forward to driving it. We are also happy to see that not only does Honda provide an anti-theft system, we have an external anti-theft device as well...
Just wanted to share - and look forward to getting lots of information by visiting this site. One of the main reasons we decided to go with the Fit is the information seen on this forum. Thanks
The Lark was considered a compact in its day and was thought by many to be unsafe because of its size. Many chose it for its economy, with many getting in the mid-20's for mpg.
When we got home, I decided to take a couple of pics with the two of them side by side. 48 years has seen quite a few changes.
Most everyone here has a Fit dash to look at, so this is what you would be looking at sitting in the Studebaker. As you might guess, there is no place to plug in your MP3 player for the AM vacuum tube radio... And the softest thing on the dash are the plastic knobs that are held on by metal shafts from the switches.
My wife loves the Fit and is really looking forward to driving it. We are also happy to see that not only does Honda provide an anti-theft system, we have an external anti-theft device as well...
Just wanted to share - and look forward to getting lots of information by visiting this site. One of the main reasons we decided to go with the Fit is the information seen on this forum. Thanks
#12
05-19-2008, 07:14 AM
It isn't too bad - once you get used to it - just your standard H pattern.
When car companies started putting the gear selector on the steering colum in the late 1930s it was deemed as a revolutionary step - getting that big gear shift lever off the floor where people could be placing their feet!
It is definately not something you will be doing any speed shifting with. Oh, and first is not syncronized so you almost have to stop to slid it into first again. Then again, this Studebaker has the Borg-Warner Overdrive unit in it ($70 accessory) so with the OD handle pushed in, shifting into first while rolling is easy.
#13
05-19-2008, 08:50 AM
Nice Lark. My neighbor had one just like yours so I got to drive it. Way ahead of its time, though. It looked funny parked next to my 396 Yenko Chevelle. The Lark just didn't cut it in a time of cheap gas and tires. Course I did wear out my Sears welcome getting new tires under warranty - every month.
cheers.
cheers.
#14
05-19-2008, 12:59 PM
Very cool pics - thanks for sharing. If I had my way, I'd be splitting my time between a classic on weekends, and the Fit during the week and for roadtrips.
Both a classic, like your Stude, and the Fit allow us to indulge in little modifications (or resto geek-outs, as the case may be).
Keep having fun!
Both a classic, like your Stude, and the Fit allow us to indulge in little modifications (or resto geek-outs, as the case may be).
Keep having fun!
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