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Automobiles - 1955 Studebaker President "Speedster"

Studebaker President Speedster 1955

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

  • Manufacturer: Studebaker.
  • The President was the premier automobile manufactured by Studebaker during the 1927-1942 model years. The name was reintroduced in 1955 and used until the end of 1958.
  • 1955 was the only year the President "Speedster" model was produced. A total of 2,215 were manufactured.
  • It was the forerunner of the famous Studebaker Hawk series.
  • Designed by Raymond Lowey

The Museum exhibit was owned and driven by Judge Beverly T. Fitzpatrick of Roanoke Virginia, father of the museum's director, Bev Fitzpatrick.